I went for a hike two days ago at one of my favorite spots. I decided to experiment a bit after seeing something online about how to communicate with the Spirit of the Forest, so I tried it for myself.
As I was removing my shoes to start my barefoot hike, I looked up and asked out loud, “Hello, Forest Spirit! If there’s anything you’d like to show me while I’m here today, please make sure I see it!”
And I continued on with my beautiful (albeit hot and sweaty) hike.
About ten minutes in, I started to feel uneasy. Not sick, not like being watched or anything scary. More like… this was different somehow. It didn’t feel the same as it had for the last three years. It was almost as if I didn’t belong there anymore. I couldn’t quite figure out the feeling, so I sat down at the base of a tree, had a snack, and was quiet for a few minutes.
I still couldn’t figure out what was wrong, so I got up and kept walking. It was almost as if the fire in me had been put out. I still liked the forest, but I wasn’t excited like I normally am. I wasn’t bursting at the seams to share my experience with everyone.
And that’s when it hit me: I wasn’t on this hike for you. I was on this hike for ME.
You see, for the past 2 1/2 years, every time I went out into the forest or anywhere in nature, everywhere I looked became content for my social media accounts. “Look at this plant here! This is what it’s called and this is what you can do with it!” I’d say. Sound familiar? That’s probably what made you start following me in the first place.
But the urge to do that was simply… GONE. I had no desire to share this plant or that, to tell everyone what I was doing every step of the way. I was just there to be me and enjoy myself. Yes, I took a few photos and I made a quick video about the birch branches I harvested, but it felt almost forced.
It felt like this isn’t what I’m meant to be doing anymore. And realizing that made me feel FREE.
I still love being in the woods. I still love foraging. It’s a part of my life that I will never stop. I just don’t really feel like I need to tell everyone about everything I’m doing all the time anymore.
I saved most of my content and wrote a Foraging Book so anyone can learn from me. You know you can take my classes any time or watch my YouTube content. But what I am being called to share with you now is much deeper than “Hey look at this plant!”
If all you want from me is to know about foraging wild foods or which herb to take for that condition, you can buy my Think Like an Herbalist book when it comes out (within the next month, I’m just waiting on my editor) or follow/explore my Blog. If you’re not interested in growing with me, that’s okay. Just don’t read these anymore.
Because what I have to offer you is something you can’t find anywhere else. I’ve spent nearly four years now working on my own mental health. I was given this gift for a reason.
You see, the forest spirit DID answer my call. It showed me exactly what I needed to see: that I’m ready for things to change now.
You may have heard me say the phrase: I help you heal physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and sexually. I got this phrase from my mentor, the person who helped me get my mental health for the first time in my entire life. And I am feeling the call to help YOU get it too.
This isn’t for everybody, I know that. I’m still making my herbal products and I’ll still make a foraging video every now and then. But because I know how to help you heal, and I’m damn good at doing it, I feel like that’s what I should be doing now.
I created my Skincare Class as a way to start bringing more people into this world. The kind of transformation I am able to offer you is frightening to anyone who isn’t at a point where they’re desperate for help yet. It’s totally okay if you’re not interested!
But to the one person who reads this who is tired of feeling like a victim in their life, tired of feeling sick, and is ready for things to finally be in control, know this: I see you. And I’m here for you when you’re ready.
Book a Consultation this week.