I wrote about returning to my herbal roots not too long ago in an article for The Essential Herbal magazine.  Sometimes I wander away from what I know is good and healthy, choosing what is quick and convenient instead; then one day I look around and find I'm not living the life I want to live and not feeling as well as I could.
That's when I know I need a return to my roots.

I've done just that in several ways recently:

• Rereading those herbal books that gave me my start on the path of herbalism.

• Reconnecting with the plants themselves.  Tending the garden, noticing what wild herbs are growing around me.

• Adding herbal teas and tonics back in to my daily routine, not just when I need their medicine, but as a daily practice.

• Adding to my essential oil cabinet and practicing the art of aromatherapy.

• Planning to expand the herb garden.  A wish list of plants and seeds is growing quickly!

• Making a list of herbal gifts to create for the upcoming holidays.