Herb Garden

Yesterday, I went out with my son to get some herbs for our new terrace garden. We have five herbs and two fruit bearing plants: tomatoes and strawberries, plus basil, sage, rosemary, coriander and parsley.

These things have magickal qualities, beyond just the well-being it will give my son and I when we take care of them. Here are some of the associations:

Basil: Attracts wealth and can be used to banish negativity

Coriander: Is used for love and courage.

Parsley: Used for vitality, healing and purification.

Rosemary: Aids mental clarity and memory, purification and protection.

Sage: Is often used for purification, also aids in digestion and healing, used for wisdom

Tomatoes and Strawberries are both used for love and luck.

I made an infusion of Basil, Parsley, Sage, and Rosemary and a touch of Ginger - just a pick me up for purification and clarity while I transcribe this interview.

Organization

I am always looking for some remedy to my crazy, unsorted, life. I want things to flow with ease, yet they generally don't. If everything was in its designated place I just think I would be able to spend time developing myself and life the way I want it. However, there isn't enough time for creating that well-placed environment, it seems. I have even toyed with the idea of developing a spell which would make time stretch; I just think that may work against me in the long run. So, the plan is to develop my space and body in increments.

Everyday there is something that has to be done for the mind, body, spirit and home. Here is a table:

Mind	Body	Spirit	Home
Reading Writing Meditation Charting Website Practice	Walking Running Rollerblading Biking Dancing Yoga	Painting Yoga Meditation Puja Ritual Writing	Dishes Gardening Vacuum Laundry Filing Dusting

 

It seems that a lot of the activities do cross over, like yoga. Yoga is good for my body, mind and spirit, but I have to make sure my carpet is clean before attempting it!

I feel like I am on a hamster wheel, sometimes. Breaking that repetition it where magickal practice comes in handy. A friend of mine used to call these things "not-doings", even though you are doing something. In essence, one isn't doing anything at all.

The important thing to remember is that each activity should not overwhelm. It should allow a small sense of accomplishment and make room for simplicity, and eventually the elusive organization.