When you think of taking care of yourself, what comes to your mind? Perhaps it's getting regular exercise, drinking plenty of water, eating well, and getting quality sleep. Indeed, those habits are very important components to our physical wellness. However, self-care is so much more than that! We are multi-dimensional beings who thrive on nurturing our entire self...physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And when you really think about it, nurturing ourselves in one form affects all the other aspects, as well! Today, I'm sharing one perspective of self-care...nature therapy.
(Aaron, me, the younger one on top of my brother, on Grandma's lap) Growing up, my family would always take a Summer vacation together. Many of our trips were camping...and I mean real camping - living off the land, packing only what we could bring in backpacks, and eating only what we could source or catch ourselves. Over time, as us kids grew up and became more picky about things (like most kids do), we moved our camping into cabins and added a little more convenience to our vacations...but there is still nostalgia that surrounds living out of a tent for a week and being one with the land. One of our favorite camping trips that I always remember is...
At Prairie Star Botanicals, we believe in the strength of building a community. To share thoughts and ideas from our own personal experiences, encouraging others to find their own paths. We have come together, employees and herbalists alike, to create introductory recipes for anyone to make - ranging from simple teas to salve making and (my all-time favorite) herbal baths!
As the days grow shorter and colder it is natural to den up like a bear, our ancestors would sleep longer hours in the Winter embracing the natural rhythms of the season. In our modern society many have forgotten these rhythms. We constantly have our foot on the gas pedal of life. Especially during the late Autumn and Early Winter we are busy with family gatherings and celebrations We forget to slow down to the natural rhythms of the Season and to turn inward. Through out the Winter season, Prairie Star will be focused on different self care practices you may enjoy, becoming more aware or present with the Season's natural rhythms. Two self care practice that teaches the art of...
This Summer, my partner and I traveled through back highways in three states filled with prairie and grasslands on motorcycle. Starting in Central Time Zone, we spent hours on the road until we reached our destination in Mountain Time. I often joke how we travel through time to visit our family and the special places in South Dakota. This was our first visit on two wheels and I learned first hand what saddle sore means. We would start off early in the morning when it was cool but by 10 AM it was roasting. To occupy my mind helping me to endure the Summer heat, I practice a meditation. Closing my eyes and becoming still, heightens my awareness, I focus...
