Weekly Herban Wisdom: Learning to be Human

Issue: 15

November/2012

Tip of the Week:

Break big projects into small, do-able action steps.
(if this feels overwhelming, drink a cup of milky oat, rose, and dandelion leaf tea... then try again! )

Envision
2013!

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Join me to envision 2013 and create a map toward your own future!

This hands on, experiential workshop will give you practical tools for making your vision of 2013 a reality.

We'll gather on Saturday, December 29, from 10-3, to envision 2013, create vision boards, and enjoy a catered lunch together.

Space is limited, so click here to sign-up!

Hey Everybody,

Last weekend, my advanced students were talking about being in the "cosmic grinder."

Today one of my clients said the tension had gotten so bad, she felt "stress-drunk." She could feel the stress shutting down her brain, just like a stiff drink.

So much of our stress is tied to emotionally holding-on-- to outmoded ideas, to people who are out-of-sync with our lives, to situations that smother us.

This past week, Andrew and I were in Asheville, NC working with our business coach (more about our time with Christine in the article below).

She sent us out for a walk so that we could begin envisioning 2013.

As I strolled the unfamiliar streets, I started singing Fleetwood Mac's Landslide under my breath.

I always pay attention when I sing something that is neither a favorite song nor something I've heard recently:

I've been afraid of changing 'cause I built my life around you, but time makes you bolder even children get older, I'm getting older too.

As I sang "I've been afraid of changing," I walked by Chicken Alley. I kid you not: Chicken Alley.

So I asked myself: where have I been chicken about this year? What am I scared of changing?

Ask yourself (and if you're feeling brave, go to Herbiary's facebook page and let me know!).

Then, as we move toward Thanksgiving, join me in giving thanks.

This year I am grateful for all the love in my life that supports me through my changes and is big enough to keep me from being a chicken as I envision 2013.

Learning to be Human

After teaching all day, my business coach, Christine Kane, hangs out so that we can each snap a photo with her.

See that smile?

She nails it every time.

As I waited for Andrew to turn his phone into a camera, I asked Christine how she did it, how she remained genuine photo after photo.

She told me that she lets her heart shine through each time the camera is pointed at her.

One of my Cherokee teachers once told me that our job, during this Earth-walk, is to learn to be human....

To read more about my continuing journey to become fully human, click here.

Maia Recommends: vision board

Christine Kane's Complete Guide to Vision Boards.

It's fun, it's free, and it will help you launch into 2013!

Then join me on Saturday, December 29 to create your own vision board.

Looking forward to connecting with you next week...

In the meantime, be sure to check out MaiaToll.com for even more information and articles on Herban education and transformation...

Love,

Maia Toll is a consultant, teacher, professor of Botanical Medicine at West Chester University, owner of Herbiary, and the catalyst behind Mermaid's Heart Herban Garden.

Yup, that's a pretty exhausting list! Luckily Maia gets energized coaching people like you on how to live wholly while navigating challenging illnesses and life transitions.

Maia was trained as an herbalist in Ireland, where her clientele included both folks from the neighboring town and cows from the neighboring organic farms. She loves the magical moment when science catches up to traditional wisdom, "proving" what we have known all along.

Raven Photo credit of Philippe Wiesel

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(Like I said: I'm not a doctor. However I do work with M.D.s. Some of them even phone up to get my opinion. Doctors have one set of tools, I have another. Why use a hammer when you need a screw driver?)

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