So many possiblilities...

I've just finished up the last of the second year herbalist training class, and I'm already wanting more. I'm seeing all kinds of wonderful possibilities all over the internet, Classes, workshops, conferences. Alas they all cost money... I'm so desiring to be able to attend some kind of herbal retreat this summer.. We shall see...I've been starting to see clients over the last year, As part of our homework for class we needed to create herbal protocols for clients. I hopeful that I might start my own practice in some form, someday soon. I still have lots and lots to learn though, So I've been doing very simple cases right now, mainly for friends and family and for free... Baby steps.

I've also been really drawn to working with my crystals again. I have pulled out my collection and have been adding to it slowly. There is a lovely crystal shop not far from me and I pick up a few that speak to me each time I go. Ruby and Gryphon have caught the bug too and have been each selecting the one's they feel pulled too when we go, and then we go home and look up the attributes of each.

Fun!

In other interesting news.. This gal popped up in my garden earlier in the month

and I had no idea what she was.. I was thinking perhaps mullein, but no.. she does not have the furry leaves on both sides.. After more researching it turns out she is Elecampagne! And even more interesting.. Elecampagne is somewhat specific to lung ailments, specifically... PNEUMONIA!!! interesting.... especially considering I do not recall planting her and have no idea where she came from!

Perhaps I'm reading more into it than need be, but I find that amazing and magical!
I love the connections I'm making with the plant world. It feels so good.