Waldman’s Wisdom
Inspiration to Delight You Small Personal Rituals to Improve Your Spirit
by SueWaldman, MA, LPC, BCC
It can be hard to find time for yourself when family, work and responsibilities always seem to come first. Personal rituals are a quick and easy way to take control of your emotional, psychological and spiritual health by defining what is important in
Foraging Is Fun, Part 2 By Gloria A. Brown
The weather has certainly been warm,
hasn’t it? But don’t let it deter you from get- ting outside and walking through the woods and forests to practice what you’ve learned fromthe resourcesmentioned inmy previous article. Take a buddy with you. Show them what you’ve learned. Don’t forget to take your reference materials with you and a lit- tle backpack that contains items to use when you spot an herb you’d like to get to know better. The backpack should contain a camera and a journal. Did you know that there are apps that will help you identify plants? Download one and try it out. Have some small paper bags to take your specimen(s) home, scissors or a small paring knife, a magnifying glass (for closer inspection), and some bottled water for you or to wash off a root. Use the reference book to correctly identify the plant.
If you find one you’d like to know better or one you just find pretty, sit and spend some time with it. Close your eyes and see if it speaks to you. Look at the leaves (top and bottom and along the sides), the flowers (look at the stamen and pistils) and stem structure. Are there similar plants in the area? Do they vary slightly? How much? Is there a smell from the flowers, or from the leaf when you rub it with your fingers? Remember its location and visit it during another season. How has it changed? Note all of these items in your journal. There are a few things you must be mindful of if
you’re foraging in the wild. Know the right season to har- vest the particular part of the plant that you want, flower vs leaf vs root. If you’d like to take a specimen home make sure that the plant is not endangered or poisonous. Pay close attention to plants on the “At Risk” list. These plants are rare and we don’t want to deplete their popula- tion.When in doubt, leave it. Don’t harvest plants along- side the highways or roadways, near electrical towers, railroads and such. The plants may be contaminated or have been sprayed with herbicides. Look for lots of plants of the same family. But don’t just pick in one area, pick from several spots. Once you’ve decided to pick it, ask permission of the plants, leave a little token of love or a prayer of thanks for their healing medicines. Hope these tips have been helpful. Seems like a lot to
learn doesn’t it? Just remember practice makes you better. Or is that perfect? Good luck and happy exploring.
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your
life.Adding spiritual activities to your day can ease stress and help you focus. It doesn't matter what you do. Any inspirational practice can become an important part of your life, even something as simple as a cup of tea in the morning, as long as it means some- thing to you. Sacred simple activities are an attempt to invoke spir- itual presence and blessings through action. Get a massage • Hire a life coach to be inspired Meditate and pray • Smell fresh flowers Take a walk in nature • Adopt an animal Call a friend and tell them you like him or her Read a good book • Take a nap •Play with children Take a local class • Go for a bike ride • Jog •Write in a journal Listen to soothing music • Go to the beach Treat yourself to dinner See an independent movie • Go to a garden Plant flowers • Visit a Park or the zoo Take a bus ride anywhere Find a quiet place and think about something positive Write a list of the things you are grateful for Do absolutely nothing Trust that you know what is best for you Laugh • Make others laugh Don’t take yourself so seriously Walk barefoot on the beach Lie in the sun • Swim in the ocean Take an outdoor hot shower • Fish Eat an ice cream sundae Get your hair conditioned Walk your dog--or walk a friend’s dog Pet your cat • Feed a bunny Take a scented bubble bath •Watch a live band Dance like no one is watching Collect sea shells • Collect rocks • Create Art Play an instrument • Sing Toss a football with a child • Buy new socks Roast marshmallows outside by a fire Drive to the country and get lost • Kiss Just be still, relax and enjoy the goodness that Life brings you. Celebrate Life everyday by doing something that makes you feel good. Remember, that on any given day, an unexpected “Miracle” can arrive for you and your loved ones!
Sue Waldman celebrates 24 year anniversary in private practice For two decades, Sue has helped others as a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Life Coach, Mental Health Consultant, Karuna Reiki® Teacher, Graduate Professor and Grief Counselor to turn spiritual, physical and emotional challenges into positive life transformations. SueWaldman's extraordinary ability to put others at ease makes her easy to confide in. Sue has a gen- tle, caring approach where one feels understood. Her generosity of spirit, warmth and genuine nature provide an anchor and a com- pass for success, fulfillment and joy. Sue Waldman's passion is helping people to deeply love their life. Her specialty is couples, women, self-esteem, anxiety, relationship and emotional healing. Sue also hostsMindfulnessmeditation gatherings inVerona to help individuals learn to relax and feel inner peace. Currently,Waldman is conducting Mindfulness gatherings for the township of Verona. Abeloved gardener, Sue returned to playing tennis this past Spring and enjoys her free time with her three cats and rabbit.
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