Healing…

June is the month my mom unexpectedly transitioned from this realm. One of the things that has helped me this last year has been understanding her ability to see the BIGGER picture no matter what. 

One of her favorite sayings that she repeated often to us was to always have an attitude of gratitude. That no matter what BS life brings you,you have the POWER in how you react to it all(lol now mind you she was STILL a TRUE Virgo😅)! 

So once a week since 6/23/24 I’ve written an affirmation of encouragement,healing, etc for me to remember her teaching,and to help me heal through this emotional time. 

So I’ve decided to share one of my personal affirmations for the next 30 days. Writing each one of these has been so gratifying and rewarding. I hope they encourage you as much as they have me…Light and Life🤟🏾…

It’s All Good…

You're not behind! It's NEVER too late. You're exactly where you're supposed to be. Everything is unfolding as it should be. ALWAYS remember to be gentle with yourself. Trust your time is coming. Be thankful that you’ve made it this far~Selah 

Sunni D💙

Black History(Mr. John Ware)

 Born around 1845 on a South Carolina plantation,John Ware began life with no freedom,wealth,and no promise of tomorrow. But what he did have was grit. After emancipation,Ware headed west. First to Texas then Montana, where he built a reputation as a fearless cowboy and unmatched horseman. In 1882, he crossed the border into Canada.

There in the wide open spaces of Alberta he found a new beginning. In 1891, he bought land near Millarville and started his own ranch. A year later, he married Mildred Lewis, and together they raised six children—carving out a life on the frontier. As the region grew, the family moved again this time to the Red Deer River valley, near today’s Dinosaur Provincial Park. 

The land was rough. Winters were brutal. But they endured—building fences, herding cattle,raising children, and writing a legacy with every hoofprint in the prairie dust. Despite facing so much racism,John Ware was known across the West as a man of honor, strength, and skill. He wasn’t just respected he was revered.

Da’Moon and Herbs🍃

 Great information(repost from Folk Medicine and Remedies)…

🌕 During a full moon, certain herbs are believed to have heightened energies and are often used in rituals and practices. These herbs are often chosen for their association with the moon's influence on dreams, intuition, and spiritual growth. 

🌿Commonly Used Full Moon Herbs🌿: 

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris):

Widely considered a lunar herb, Mugwort is associated with the moon's phases and is used for dreamwork, psychic abilities, and releasing old patterns. 

Lavender (Lavandula officinalis):

Known for its calming and relaxing properties, lavender is used in full moon baths and rituals for peace, blessing, and protection. 

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis):

Associated with positive energy and love, Lemon Balm is used in full moon rituals to attract what you desire and enhance emotional well-being.

 

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria):

This herb is believed to help with releasing old patterns and embracing new beginnings during the full moon phase. 

Milky Oat (Avena sativa):

Used in full moon herbal baths for its restorative and grounding properties, Milky Oat is associated with nurturing and self-care. 

Rose (Rosa damascena):

Rose is a classic herb associated with love, beauty, and emotional healing, often used in full moon rituals to create a harmonious atmosphere. 

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): 

Used for its calming and relaxing properties, Passionflower is a great herb to use during a full moon to help with sleep and relaxation. 

Jasmine:

Known for its intoxicating aroma, Jasmine is a "queen of the night" herb that is particularly potent during the full moon. 

Chamomile:

Chamomile is often used for its calming and relaxing properties, making it a good choice for full moon rituals where relaxation and emotional well-being are desired. 

Eucalyptus:

Eucalyptus is often used for its cleansing and purifying properties, making it a great choice for full moon rituals to clear energy and create a sacred space. 

Sage:

Sage is a traditional cleansing herb that is often used to burn or use in a bath during the full moon to purify and cleanse space and body.

Breakfast Smoothie

This is one of my all time favorite breakfast replacement smoothies💙…..

Dried Fruit

This is some great information(Credit: Garden Crafter)!

Healing with Plants and Herbs!

 I love this chart! My family and I have used many of these plants and herbs to aid in our holistic healing journey. 

Black History(Ms. Mary Fields)

Mary Fields 

was born enslaved around 1832 in Hickman County Tennessee and freed following the American Civil War. In 1895, Fields was hired as a mail carrier because she was the fastest applicant to hitch a team of six horses. Fields was also the first African American woman, and only the second woman, to work in the United States Postal Service. 

She got her nickname stagecoach because she never missed a day of work, even showing up during heavy snow by wearing snowshoes and carrying the mail packs on her back. Fields stood six feet tall, and was a woman who commanded attention. 

Legend has it she wore a 38 Smith & Weston strapped under her apron and could hit anything within 50 paces.

After quitting the mail route in 1901, Fields opened her own laundry and restaurant with the help of Mother Amadeus, the mother superior of an Ursuline convent in Toledo, Ohio. 

#WeAreHistory 

#BLACKtastic 

#BLACKnificence