01/26/2026
Yesterday, when I woke to the news, I was angry, scared, shocked, mortified, confused, pi**ed, enraged…
and so many other adjectives, none of them actually doing justice to what is happening in our country right now.
It’s not okay.
It’s not right.
And it’s damn scary.
I spun in that headspace for a bit. Watching all the videos. Mind blown that this could actually happen, and then be followed up with blatant lies from so-called leadership.
Absolutely infuriating.
Finally, I made myself go outside.
I looked at the trees.
I breathed.
I cried.
I shook.
I rage danced.
I sang loudly.
I did all the things.
And they helped.
As an empathetic being, I feel a big responsibility to help others, much like Alex did.
But I had to face the reality that if I’m spending my time spinning in the insanity, it doesn’t leave much space to do the work I’m actually here to do.
Yes, there’s a lot to feel right now.
I’m not saying not to feel.
Please allow yourself to feel in whatever ways work best for you.
This is just the reminder.
Don’t forget you need time for self care too, so you can remain strong through the long battle we’re facing.
Because we as herbalists and healers are needed now more than ever.