P l a n t S p e a k
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c o l u m b i n e
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Dressed in whites and rosy pinks, there she was with her dove-like delicacy growing amid the wild grasses on an old dusty road. I couldn’t help but take special note that this first sighting happened on the eve of the New Moon – call it my love of the mystic, but I’m often in awe of the ways Nature gifts her messages.
As I meditated on the various meanings and folk associations with this ally, I was struck by the seemingly contradicting qualities that had arisen in my contemplation. With its multifaceted constitution, Columbine offers great lessons on the dualistic nature of our experiences.
Typically considered medicinally toxic due to its expulsive nature, the Latin root for Columbine translates to dove. The soft hue of the inverted flowers on this particular variety resembles this animal totem as well. The dual qualities of delicacy and tenacity evokes gentleness, though offers a reminder that there is strength in such softness; peace, as a byproduct of inner confidence and courage; resiliency, that despite her delicate appearance her power lies in the potential to be both medicine and poison; and love, in showing that the act of letting go is simultaneously an act of receiving.
Plant medicine doesn’t always come from ingesting their physical parts; they behold far more lessons and clues to the messages we need if only we listen with more than just our ears.
✦Release, but stay soft.
✦Remain rooted in your own truth.
✦Stand firm in inner strength.
Personally ✦ and ✦ collectively.
As I meditated on the various meanings and folk associations with this ally, I was struck by the seemingly contradicting qualities that had arisen in my contemplation. With its multifaceted constitution, Columbine offers great lessons on the dualistic nature of our experiences.
Typically considered medicinally toxic due to its expulsive nature, the Latin root for Columbine translates to dove. The soft hue of the inverted flowers on this particular variety resembles this animal totem as well. The dual qualities of delicacy and tenacity evokes gentleness, though offers a reminder that there is strength in such softness; peace, as a byproduct of inner confidence and courage; resiliency, that despite her delicate appearance her power lies in the potential to be both medicine and poison; and love, in showing that the act of letting go is simultaneously an act of receiving.
Plant medicine doesn’t always come from ingesting their physical parts; they behold far more lessons and clues to the messages we need if only we listen with more than just our ears.
✦Release, but stay soft.
✦Remain rooted in your own truth.
✦Stand firm in inner strength.
Personally ✦ and ✦ collectively.