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In this episode, Ashley Elenbaas and Rukmini Walker explore the autumnal theme of the harvest and thanksgiving. Through an interfaith inquiry, we dive into the words and works of great mystics and wisdom keepers to unlock the sacred secrets of gratitude. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome your thoughts, ideas, and questions!

Thanksgiving Prayer inspired by Reshad Field:

Let us turn to each person as the most sacred person on
earth, to each moment as the most sacred moment on
earth that has ever been given to us. This moment may
never happen again, because no two moments are ever
alike. Can we perhaps awaken a bit more, breathing
together with God, harvesting our gratefulness?

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UrbanDevi Retreat with Rukmini and Ashley- Costa Rica, April 17-24, 2023
https://bhakticenter.org/urbandeviretreat/

Tension is the feeling of being stretched in too many directions. Can you relate? Here are some strategies, art therapy exercises, and herbs that can help relieve both psychological and physical tension. My favorites are chamomile, blue vervain, and a good menthol or capsicum rub. 

The herbal products I recommend in this video are ones that I have tried and used successfully. I am in no way affiliated with either of these companies.

Here are the links to purchase these herbs:

Peace, Harmony and Tranquility Tea: https://fourelementsherbals.com/collections/herbal-tea/products/peace-harmony-tranquility?variant=37757179658396

Tension Relief Tincture: https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-tsr-tension-relief

Blue Vervain Tincture: https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-bvv-blue-vervain-extract

Dragon's Dream Oil: https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-dro-dragons-dream-oil

Capsicum Arnica Cream: 

In this episode we’ll be talking on the topic of Eco-Spirituality, living a land-based spiritual life and tribal herbalism.  Listen as my special guest and herbal colleague, Jesse Wolf Hardin, tells his story about finding his spiritual home in the wild-lands of New Mexico and how this informed his spiritual philosophy as a teacher, author, and herbalist.

About Wolf: Jesse Wolf Hardin is an American author and founder of the Animá nature-informed teachings and practice, as well as an artist, poet, musician, historian and wilderness restorationist. He is the author of over 500 published articles and 9 books in fields such as personal growth, natural history, deep ecology, spirituality and nature, alternative healing, poetry, wildcrafting, American history and the legends of the Wild West. He lives and teaches at the Animá Sanctuary, located in the mountainous wild-lands of Southwest New Mexico.

Find Wolf and his work at: https://planthealer.org/

Today I am sharing some of my favorite herbs and mushroom extracts to support a healthy and robust immune system. 

Here are the links where you can find these products:

Astragalus Dried Root: Mountain Rose Herbs

HerbPharm Kids Immune Avenger: https://www.herb-pharm.com/products/kids-immune-avenger

Quantum Health Therazinc Elderberry Lozenges:
https://quantumhealth.com/shop/product/thera-zinc-elderberry-lozenges-14-count-raspberry

Host Defense Mushrooms Comprehensive Immune Support:
https://hostdefense.com/collections/mushrooms-for-immunity/products/mycommunity-extract

Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee and Cacao Mix:
https://us.foursigmatic.com/products/evening-routine

Mushroom Harvest Powdered Reishi (the one I couldn't remember): https://www.mushroomharvest.com/

Herbalists & Alchemists Women's Calmpound:
https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-vvc-womens-calmpound

This series explores the intersection of the moon phases, plant growth cycles, and practical application for those studying herbal medicine. In this video, herbalist Ashley Elenbaas describes the qualities found in each phase of the waning (decreasing) moon cycle, and how to apply this information to herbal medicine making and harvesting. Charts and graphs will show you how to maximize your plant yields and understand the best times to harvest roots depending on the sign the moon is traveling through.

This series is an excellent primer to my upcoming Roots and Spheres: A Moon Circle course. Join Adam Elenbaas and me in cultivating a mind-body connection with the astrological energies of 2023 through plant teachers that align with the astrology of the moon cycles. Enrollment now open! https://nightlightastrology.com/roots-and-spheres-a-moon-circle/

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The quest for beauty can be one filled with joy, and self-love, and can be a part of the way we live a spiritual life. In this episode, we will explore how to marry the desire for beauty with spiritual curiosity. By shifting how we see ourselves we can not only find more playfulness in the aging process but also stop comparing ourselves with others. I would love to hear your comments and stories!

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This week we have the third episode of Devotional Mysticism and Plant Teachers. In this series, Ashley Elenbaas and her spiritual mentor Rukmini Walker explore the symbolism and spiritual teachings found within the season of autumn and, more specifically, what we can learn from the autumn leaves. Ashley and Rukmini travel across many continents and religions to bring you poetry, imagery, and sacred writings that capture the minds and hearts. They examine the seasons of life, aging, letting go, impermanence, autumn practices, and the colors of the leaves to explore their essence. We hope you enjoy these talks and welcome your questions, comments, and insights!

Connect with Rukmini through her Patreon Community: Patreon.com/RukminiWalker 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rukmini.walker 
Urban Devi: urbandevi.com 
Bhakti Center: https://bhakticenter.org/ 

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The growth cycle of all plants follows the course of the moon. We can learn a lot about how to navigate the tides of the moon by studying how they affect plant growth but also how they affect our moods, consciousness, and our activities. In this video, herbalist Ashley Elenbaas describes the qualities found in each phase of the waxing moon cycle, the 12 zodiac signs, and how to use this information for growing and harvesting herbs. Charts and graphs will show you how to maximize your plant yields and harvests.

This series is an excellent primer to my upcoming Roots and Spheres: A Moon Circle course. Join Adam Elenbaas and me in cultivating a mind-body connection with the astrological energies of 2023 through plant teachers that align with the astrology of the moon cycles. Enrollment now open! https://nightlightastrology.com/roots-and-spheres-a-moon-circle/

Today I'll be talking about the connection between nature and the divine and why nature, for many of us, speaks to us in a way that certain religions, gospels, or texts don't.

In the first episode of this series, Ashley will share the fascinating connection between the moon's gravitational pull and plant life. Learn how to apply the phases of the moon to the basic growth cycle of plants from sowing seeds to harvesting and drying herbs.

This series is an excellent primer to my upcoming Roots and Spheres: A Moon Circle course. Join Adam Elenbaas and me in cultivating a mind-body connection with the astrological energies of 2023 through plant teachers that align with the astrology of the moon cycles. Enrollment now open! https://nightlightastrology.com/roots-and-spheres-a-moon-circle/