Living With Ease

​Another week, more drama on the international stage that hits close to home. My stomach is uneasy. At first I couldn't figure out why, but perhaps it is not unrelated to the turmoil in the world... A quick trip to the next door pharmacy for ginger tea, and I'm hoping for relief soon. While searching for updates about Turkey my farming region was under a tornado warning, pretty dramatic scene overall. Our friends and loved ones are safe but scared.

While exploring the Wild Divine programs I was exposed to the yogic practice of sending good wishes to people you are at odds with, including "may they live with ease." Lately I have been setting this same intention for myself; it is always so easy to slip into negativity, I find this a simple reminder to ease up and let go. "I am living with ease." I am grateful; I am ok. Instead of going deep into financial fear last week, I gave my refundable cans and bottles to someone in greater need than I; almost at the same time my boyfriend gifted me with two lottery tickets, one of which won ten dollars and the local grocery store was giving out $10 gift cards with purchase. Flow. Money flows, energy flows...if we can trust just a little bit. I return in thought once more to Marianne Williamson's teachings on fear versus love. We can choose.

At the same time, we have to take care of ourselves. This week another remedy I decided to try for the first time was this Bentonite Clay underarm cleanse. Sounds strange, but if you've had any experience with body odor and the search for natural deodorants that really work, you may want to give this one a try. I used a bit of the clay on my face at the same time (without the vinegar) :) It may sound frivolous, but it was time taken for self-care, and given my chronic health issues, I am always intrigued by approaches to detoxing the body.
Check out this resource: Caring for Yourself is a Radical Act

I am doing research on food co-ops and found a really inspiring example in Portland: Our Table. Ultimately I would love to be a producer connected to something like this. I recently learned more about heirloom seeds (please see my Food page) and am continuing with my online permaculture studies, all of which make me more hopeful about the future. In spite of recent losses in the garden due to hail (weather warnings continue in our area), I consider myself to be at a learning/experimental stage as a food grower, and as we are still doing everything small-scale, the experience has actually been helpful in demonstrating how adaptable we need to be.
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Please join me in sending light and love around the world in these chaotic times, and may we all live with ease.