I was brought to my knees that winter by the sight of the trees, naked in their season - seemingly barren. It echoed how I felt. It was winter until I was able to dig a little deeper and began to see into the Laws of Nature. Nothing ever truly dies. Even those barren trees were merely in their state of deep rest. Its “death” a transformation, serving in yet another way, along a different path.

I am constantly astounded at how nature provides us with the answers or perhaps uncovers the answers we knew all along. Perhaps this came to you because you were truly quiet and listened. I find a kind of hermitage in nature that helps me understand more than i could in company - I crave it!

Nemeton sounds like a magical place, and how lucky you are to have found this spot to grow and nurture others! It's clearly a place you feel a deep sense of belonging to, which can be rare in this time!

Cartography is such a fascinating metaphor for identity & belonging - both physical and emotional and spiritual. I love how we draw our own maps as we discovery ourselves, put gates over old roads to let the plants grow, and find new paths through the wilderness of life, constantly. What interesting work you do.

it's really cool that you came from a paramedic background as well, as it gives you a whole other side and understanding to body systems that must work with what plants provide. It's clear you have put so much work into your understanding of plant science and spirituality and we have sooo much to learn from you. Thankyou soooo much for your generosity - you shared sooo much and truly inspired me - and I hope everyone who reads this! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou, you beautiful mountain goddess you!