Tag: Heart
The Art of Plant Communication
Plants and trees give us life. But the exchange isn’t one-sided. Through our breath, specifically the carbon dioxide we exhale, we also give them life. …
Chocolate, Intimacy and the Heart by Guido Masé
Love, death, rebirth – such is the cycle of fertility and renewal. Perhaps none knew this better than the Mesoamerican cultures that dwelled in present-day …
Pay Attention to Your Heart by Guido Masé
The following excerpt is published with permission from Guido Masé. Read more on his blog. Begin with your heart, your pulse. Take a moment to …
Finding Peace: A Personal Yoga Journey with Kerry Smith
When someone develops a regular yoga practice, even one as simple as mindful breathing, miracles can happen. For me yoga has been an incredibly personal …
Poetry for the Heart
As a tribute to Mary Oliver, beloved poet by every plant- lover I know, I wanted to share a poem by Guido Masé, with his …
A Symphony of Healing
I woke up this morning thinking about my Dad. I used to think 50 was old. He’s in his 80’s now, but shortly after his …
Hawthorn: Food for the Heart
Plants under stress begin to overproduce important ecological pigments called “polyphenols” These precious micronutrients abound in berries and other highly pigmented fruits and vegetables. The hawthorn tree …
Herbal Medicine: the Thread that Connects Us to Nature by Guido Masé
I am an endless optimist. I believe we can have access to the amazing technologies we’ve developed, and stay sustainable, too – but only if …
Noticing Your Heart by Guido Masé
Begin with your heart, your pulse. Take a moment to breathe and feel it. Just be aware of its presence. If you relax for a …