Distilling the clarity found in the mountains
Juniper is a plant for our spirit - used all over the world, from monks in Tibet for meditation to Native Americans for purification
A hydrosol contains the distilled essence of the plant in pure water, so you have the aromatic compounds and the spirit of this beautiful plant on hand for your own rituals
I have been working with this daily, to clear my mind and to connect with the elevated energy of the mountains
*purifying, rejuvenating & soothing - for the mind, body & spirit
*makes a lovely face toner - juniper is gently cleansing, exfoliating & reduces puffiness
*brings that fresh mountain smell to your home
You can also use this as the water phase in soaps, lotions, or other formulations!
Check out my shop on
@Plebeian Market if you want to grab a bottle. Stock will be limited until I next make a trip into the woods 🙏
#juniper #hydrosol #herbs #herbalism #foraged #wildcrafted #plantmedicine #plantmagic #off-grid #grownostr #bitcoin #economy #v4v
Clutter of the Mind - a poem about my yoga practice
My practice is a practice, with no prize to claim.
Each day I ride the swing from pleasure to pain.
I sit in the sorrow, the anger, the shame.
I tire of this, but it’s also the way
I’ve learned to tap into an energy that won’t fade
And see with joy the rise of each day.
So still I sit here: mind, body, spirit, and soul,
Existing together in a delicate alignment.
Peace is a seed, one I cherish and grow,
A flame I can see if I attend to its light.
I hold onto my resolve and let go of hope:
A tricky word for me, a reflection of my unknowing,
Looking outside to understand my purpose,
Hope for someone to tell me I’m worth it.
Seeing the path requires inward focus.
It turns out even the quiet holds distractions.
Knowledge requires less addition, more subtraction.
Bliss is just a moment in this human experience.
Moments of silence in between the breaths,
A place I can enter only with acceptance.
The seeking must not turn into a chase,
Grasping for truth in the ocean filled with waves.
Clarity lies in the emptiness of eternity,
Although I’m observing the nature of duality.
Instead I will fix my focus and find what is “I”,
Intercept the lonely process that leads to “mine”.
Consciousness is present in all, it does not bind.
And if my practice feels like a paradox,
That is my mind.
Still caught up in the turning of time.
My practice is a practice, with no prize to claim.
Each day I ride the swing from pleasure to pain.
I sit in the sorrow, the anger, the shame.
I tire of this, but it’s also the way
I’ve learned to tap into an energy that won’t fade
And see with joy the rise of each day.
So still I sit here: mind, body, spirit, and soul,
Existing together in a delicate alignment.
Peace is a seed, one I cherish and grow,
A flame I can see if I attend to its light.
I hold onto my resolve and let go of hope:
A tricky word for me, a reflection of my unknowing,
Looking outside to understand my purpose,
Hope for someone to tell me I’m worth it.
Seeing the path requires inward focus.
It turns out even the quiet holds distractions.
Knowledge requires less addition, more subtraction.
Bliss is just a moment in this human experience.
Moments of silence in between the breaths,
A place I can enter only with acceptance.
The seeking must not turn into a chase,
Grasping for truth in the ocean filled with waves.
Clarity lies in the emptiness of eternity,
Although I’m observing the nature of duality.
Instead I will fix my focus and find what is “I”,
Intercept the lonely process that leads to “mine”.
Consciousness is present in all, it does not bind.
And if my practice feels like a paradox,
That is my mind.
Still caught up in the turning of time.
Introducing new offerings on
@Plebeian Market 🤍
I have a limited batch of Juniper Hydrosol available from my last trip to the high desert
Creosote Hydrosol will remain stocked as I make this from the plants growing in my corner of the #sonorandesert
Hydrosols are the aromatic product of steam distilled plants. These sprays smell amazing and also contain the therapeutic properties of the plant. These can be used as a face or body mist, a spray to scent your room, or the water phase of formulations like soap or lotion
I’ll be back to talk more about why I love these beautiful #plants, but for now please check out the descriptions on the storefront linked here!
Always listed at a discount for my people trading in sats
🤍 🌱
Check out my shop Rising River on #plebeianmarket: Wildcrafted goods from the Sonoran Desert & other magical items for your home
#plantmagic #plantmedicine #herbalism #herbs #bitcoin #economy #creosote #juniper #hydrosol #offgrid #homesteading #arizona #v4v
Living surrounded by creosote bushes reminds me of the resilience and tenacity of the desert.
The plants are built to age slowly and resist drought and fire so they can live for thousands of years.
Anyone who lives near these plants knows the refreshing feeling after a rainfall when the scent of creosote fills the air. Spiritually, this plant feels extremely grounding and protective to me.
This plant’s resistance to the harsh conditions of the desert make it an amazing medicinal plant as well. It can be used to:
*slow bacterial and fungal growth, treating infections and promoting wound healing
*inhibit HPV and herpes outbreaks
*cool and reduce the symptoms of autoimmune disorders and allergies
*treat skin conditions, venomous bites, and even types of skin cancer
P.S. I have dried creosote leaves in my store on #plebeianmarket for you to use in teas, tinctures, baths, and salves. I’m getting excited to release a hydrosol so you can add the scent and healing properties to your routine that way as well! 🌿🤍
#herbs #herbalism #plantmedicine #magic #grownostr #bitcoin #economy #sonorandesert #desert #desertpower
Good morning Nostr! Starting off the day with yoga always leaves me with a refreshed, motivated, and clear mind.
Want to join a sunrise yoga session? Tomorrow at 6 am Arizona time is my weekly #yogastr class. Check back here tomorrow morning for a HiveTalk link!
#gm #yoga #yogawithanna
It is beautiful for me to find community after many years of living in cities where it was all too easy to hide myself in the crowd.
I thought moving off-grid in a rural part of the state would be for more isolation, but it turns out I have made more connections here than I did the last time I moved into a big city.
I love to see what is growing here on Nostr too - a real online community where I’m not just another anonymous observer.
I am feeling especially grateful for the #yogastr community after class today! Thank you
@Pickle Dan 🥒 for being a student and keeping the community alive. As well as to
@MAKE SONGS LONGER who started off giving classes and paved the way
Thank you to my hubby
@n0>1 for being the model today and my inspiration many days. Go talk to him if you want to share about your creative endeavors here on #nostr and in the #bitcoin space
