Comments for The Medicine Woman's Roots

Comment on Of the Earth – Original Speech and the Senses by alita

alita — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:13 +0000

thank you infinitely

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by MtnMel

MtnMel — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:57:49 +0000

Simply beautiful!
And it sounds great! Part of what I love about the journey of herbalism is that I know I can continue to learn, grow and blossom along with it. And if I do not, then it is time to reassess myself and find another way back to the passion.
It’s fantastic to read such a well written post and to be reassured that the path that I am on is so perfect for me! It feels wonderful!
Thank You! Much Love to You!

Comment on The Folk Herbal Tribe by Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:04:23 +0000

I love it. Thanks for the inspiring article.

“Because of how you hold a flower, examine a leaf, or smile as you sniff an herbal lotion – I am readily able to recognize you, seeing myself in you, and you in myself.”
~Jesse Wolf Hardin~

Comment on The Folk Herbal Tribe by Leaf

Leaf — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:54:24 +0000

Powerful words that brought tears to my eyes. This is so much how I feel it. Thank you!

“More helpfully, a commitment is a moment to moment choice in which – every second – one decides to re-promise themselves to a person, place, purpose and so forth. It is not a feel-good New Year’s resolution meant to be forgotten the next day, it is a pledge of support and sustenance that we do everything possible to fulfill… though only for so long as it feels right.
Our commitments matter, because the well-being of what we commit to matters.”

Comment on Choice Injury Herbs by Aaron Eldridge

Aaron Eldridge — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:06:55 +0000

Thank you so much, there is so much useful information here and I love how you have first hand experience!!! Feels like I’m learning from a real person and not a web page.

Thanks,
Aaron

Comment on Announcing: Free Sample Issue of Plant Healer Magazine by Susan Espersen

Susan Espersen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:44:12 +0000

I can’t wait to dig in! Thank you for the free opportunity to experience this wonderful magazine!

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:19:48 +0000

Tears welling up and pushing through my eyelids as I’m reading. Such a poignant discussion of being-ness. Thank you, Kiva, for the timely and eloquent delivery of this revelation, and may we all discard fear and judgement as our paths, our words, our medicine, and our passions are revealed!
“Some of us serve in specific niche roles, such as growing and propagating at-risk medicinal plants, while others work as broad generalists to integrate many fields of study into one life of art and practice.” & you have captivated us all through your lovely lens through which flows the prose that awakens dreams and stirs our collective love and dedication- blessings through our daily re-dedications, blessings to the spirit seed dancing in our bellies, through our interactions, and through Spirit in our meditations. you have stirred the cauldron, and it is deeply felt.

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Dave

Dave — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:51:26 +0000

Drew, this is the exact phrase that stood out to me also from this entire article. And Kiva is absolutely correct in her summation. This “fear” though unfounded is very real in many people. It holds us back from even trying things which we might be quite proficient in doing if only we took that leap of faith and followed the desires of our heart or that subtle realization of “hey, I could do that!’ Indeed…Yes you can!

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Lady Slipper Sunshine

Lady Slipper Sunshine — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:43:40 +0000

Thanks for sharing. Peace, Love & Be Well! \ from another Herbalist , in training.

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:50:40 +0000

Thank you, Kiva, for your honesty, integrity and for calling it how you see it. I appreciate your genuine and heart felt words.

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Shea Blair Day

Shea Blair Day — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:21 +0000

Thank you for this post. I would imagine it’s very timely in many lives right now… and it speaks to what is going on with me as a herbalist and a soul. I’ve considered giving up this part of my life to do something else… and now, it’s coming back full-throttle with lots of energy to back me up. I’ve studied for 30 years, been certified by Matthew Wood, had my own business of herbal products… and, taking time to look at myself these recent weeks, I feel as though my herbalist self is just now coming into a whole new place. You address so many things that come up, stand in the way, stop us…and keep us inspired to what’s Now. Thank you for putting eloquent, heartfelt words to so much of what has gone on inside me.

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Celia

Celia — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:38:48 +0000

I don’t know how you know what we all need to hear, but I sure am appreciative.

I put my herb business on hold for this month because of exactly what you were talking about. I needed to slow down, experiment and have fun with the herbs on my own time, without pressure. I don’t know what it is going to look like on the other side, but I know it will be more in alignment with my true nature (whatever that is:)

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Anne Linn

Anne Linn — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:04:19 +0000

Thank you Kiva. This post touched my heart. I’ve been stuck for a while now in my herbal studies. I think book learning was getting to me, and learning about all these plants I don’t even know, and that don’t grow near me. I just want to be in nature and connect with the herbs, though I need books to learn what I can eat etc. I’ve felt a little lost.

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:35:39 +0000

Timely and much needed, thanks!

Comment on A Daily Devotion: Passion, Purpose, and Practice for the Herbalist by Forest Grace

Forest Grace — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:45:46 +0000

this is a wonderful thoughtful article. and for me, quite timely .. also, very beautiful sentiments at the end of thi .. the roots of the article. thank you kiva