Connecting with our aromatic plant allies allows us to receive their amazing gifts and endless messages! Sitting with a plant (or even its essential oil) is like sitting silently with another person. When we sit with the plant, we’re listening as the plant whispers subtle messages into our minds. In a comfortable and quiet space, try sitting with a plant and ask, “What do I need to learn from you today?” Given time, your plant will share its simple—or sometimes complex—message.
Take a deep breath in, inhaling the crisp, refreshing scent of the air around you. Feel the coolness of the air as you breathe in, filling your lungs with calmness and clarity. As you exhale, release any tension or worries that you may be carrying.
In a comfortable and quiet space, try sitting with a plant and ask, “What do I need to learn from you today?”
I was just recently introduced to Davana and the moment I opened the bottle I was enthralled by its mysterious aroma!
As you inhale the earthy sweetness with a hint of spiciness of White Turmeric, allow the sensation of relief to wash over you, tapping into the plant's restorative essence.
One of the exercises she shares I’ve done with my students throughout the years and they’ve found it extremely helpful in developing a relationship with aroma that goes much deeper than merely smelling it.
As we prepare to meet the Sitka Spruce, let us open our hearts and minds to the profound tranquility and healing it embodies.
Notice the aroma of this plant’s essential oil. Notice how your breath is affected. For some, this oil is opening, expansive, and clearing. You may notice how your mind suddenly feels sharper with less chatter.
Our Mindful Sit with the plant each month allows us space to practice the art of quieting the mind so that we might pick up subtle messages often drowned by all the mental chatter.
The Nutmeg, a product of slow and careful growth, carries wisdom from years of silently observing the world around it.