Weed Wanderings herbal eZine with Susun Weed

September 2004
 
Your Intuitive Dreams ...
Love-Healing Medicine
by sHEALy (Sherry Healy)
 

Love is a powerful healer. And while all types of love can help create a healing energy, the love one experiences from a healthy and intimate relationship is ultimately the strongest of energies.

Understanding that you have the power to create a healthy relationship is the first step toward creating that amazing healing energy. Below, you will find a check list that will help you recognize if your relationship is a healthy one.

Your relationship is as healthy as you make it.

A healthy relationship is occurring when……
you have fun and laugh together
you each feel as if you can be yourself in front of each other
you can have different opinions and interests and not feel competitive
you listen to each other and try to understand each others emotions
you trust each other and are able to be honest
you can each compromise, apologize, and forgive
you don't have to always be together
you can experience separate friendships
you each are concerned about the others beliefs and ability to live within their boundaries
you each are aware of the others personal dreams and ability to achieve those dreams

As you achieve a healthier relationship with yourself, your self esteem will reach its highest and your desire to achieve your relationship goals will realized. Below, you will find a helpful exercise that will help you get to know yourself better.

Your self-esteem is how you feel about you.

You can build your self esteem if you…..
do not focus on mistakes, look at your strengths
do not blame yourself for the way other people react to you
do make yourself aware of your own opinions and attitudes
do work toward achieving your dreams
do allow others to get to know you

Self Esteem Building Exercise
Things I've done that I feel proud of are.................................................
What I like about myself is.....................................................................
My favorite qualities are..........................................................................
My favorite hobby is .............................................................................
What I offer a relationship is..................................................................
Some things I intend to do in my life are...............................................
Some things I intend to do in the next year are.....................................

Remember:
You are important
You don't have to strive to anyone else’s standards except your own.
You have the right to express your personal, cultural or religious beliefs.
You have the right to have your own feelings, opinions and friends.
You deserve love and respect.

sHEALy


 

Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs
http://www.ashtreepublishing.com/bookshop/wildhearts.php
by Gail Faith Edwards.
Gail is an herbalist with thirty years experience serving
her rural Maine community, founder of Blessed Maine Herb Farm. Information on 125 herbs and trees. Directions for growing, harvesting, drying, processing and storing, and lots of uses. Introduction by Susun Weed. 256 pages, index, illustrations.


Read an exerpt Herbs and Spirit Power http://www.ashtreepublishing.com/Book_Wild_Hearts-Herbs-Spirit-Power.htm

Read a review
http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/Weed_letter_Mar-02.htm#book

Order Opening Our Wild Hearts in our Bookshop

"A jewel written by an accomplished herbalist, the graceful flow of words makes the reading of this book like smooth honey to the soul."
Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women

 


Weed Wanderings herbal ezine is sponsored by
www.susunweed.com
and www.ashtreepublishing.com

Susun Weed is one of America's best-known authorities on herbal medicine and natural approaches to women's health. Her four best-selling books--recommended by expert herbalists and well-known physicians--are used and cherished by millions of women globally. Topics include childbearing, breast health, menopause, wellbeing, and more.

The Wise Woman Center exists to re-weave the healing cloak of the Ancients. This land is sacred, it is a safe space for women, and a place for the teachings of the Wise Woman Way. The Goddess lives here, as do goats, fairies, green witches, and elders. There are many classes, workshops and intensives that are offered at the Wise Woman Center.
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