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Do you subscribe to my substack? I don't want to double post (though it seems a lot of stackers do as the platform gets established), but don't want to lose the posts over there ever, so am also posting some of them here as well!  Nurturing the Seasons of Self: Aging, Nature, and AuthenticityIn a world that often glorifies youth and resists the natural progression of time, the cycles of the seasons stand as a reminder of the beauty and the inevitability of change. Just as the Earth transforms her vibrant hues of spring to the warm embrace of summer, then from the golden shades of autumn to the stillness of winter, so do our lives follow patterns of growth, transformation, and maturity. These natural rhythms resonate deeply, especially for women, as we navigate the intricate terrain of aging, and the intimate connection between tending to the earth and nurturing one's own essence. My journey through the seasons of self has always felt intertwined with the changing landscapes of nature. Born in the middle of September, a month that both holds my heart and challenges my spirit, I now find myself facing the milestone of turning 56 (gulp) in a few weeks. September has always been a time of paradox—a month of reflection, as summer fades into memory and autumn paints the world in hues of warmth and transformation. Beauty and change. Hot and cold. Growth and death. It begins as a fiery crescendo in the garden bounty and ends with the fading of the garden and the beginning of cold darkness. Every fall around my birthday, I feel that I too must acknowledge the passing of time...finish the article on substack by clicking the link below. Want to come to our Regenerative Herbalist Course Launch Party & Masterclass? Register to get an invitation when the date gets announced!
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denise cusackI am a certified aromatherapist, clinical herbalist, permaculture designer, organic gardener, plant conservationist, photographer, writer, designer, artist, nature lover, health justice activist, whole foods maker, and mother of two young adults in south central Wisconsin. 
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