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My Friend Solomon
June 6, 2008
Solomon's Seal 1 ~ Canon 30d
Solomon's Seal 2 ~ Canon 30d
A few months ago, my herbalist friend gave me a homemade Solomon's Seal tincture when she heard of my sprained ankle's stubborn refusal to heal. One week I'd be fine, but then I'd re-injure it and end up in the air cast again. I must admit, I was a bit suspicious when she said the root of this elegant plant had the power to help one's body tighten up sprained ligaments, but could also loosen overly tightened muscles as well. It seemed a bit potion-like and woo woo to me. But after 4 months of recurrent problems I was willing to try anything, and guess what? It worked! Perhaps it was just "time" for my body to heal, maybe you're thinking it was all in my head – all I can say is once I began taking Solomon's Seal every day, my ankle stopped arguing with me – or maybe I stopped arguing with my ankle. Indeed, some sort of "magic" took place as I aligned myself with nature's medicine. My awareness increased, and I was able to recognize how annoyed I'd become with my body's inability to mend. In turn, I was able to create a more positive and holistic role in it's healing.
I took these shots of Angela's very happy and thriving Solomon's Seal the day she uprooted it to transplant in the garden of her new home. How often does one have the opportunity to actually meet the plant that healed her? Isn't that just fantastic? Angela's gift does not simply lie in her knowledge of plants – her ability to listen and guide you to this place of physical and spiritual awareness that makes her such a talented healer.
I talked to her this morning just as she was heading out to plant her herbs in their new beds and wouldn't be surprised if she's pressing the soil around the roots of this one right now. I'm told that when a certain plant has a positive effect on your system it is said to become one's "ally" – a vegetative "friend" of sorts. I love this idea, because it implies relationship between the earth and human beings that is both healing and nurturing. So... meet my friend Solomon, the striking and handsome spirit of the woodlands who reached out to me in the midst of my pain and slowly began the internal work of healing me.
ps. my mom had foot surgery this morning, and it would be much appreciated if you would send some healing thoughts her way.
Posted by susan at June 6, 2008 5:21 PM
Comments
So glad you've found a plant friend! The world of herbs as medicine that I'm just now entering is so magical!!
Posted by: jzrart at June 5, 2008 4:24 PM
This is a great post! Imagine the wisdom you have already gained from your friend, Solomon. What an amazing "ally" to have in today's world. Sending healing thoughts your mom's way.
Posted by: candy at June 6, 2008 8:39 AM
So glad Solomon helped you so much. :c)
Hope your mom's surgery goes well and she's on the path to healing very soon.
Posted by: jayne at June 6, 2008 3:06 PM
Love your photographs! What lens do you use with your Canon? Sending your Mom healing thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Kathryn at June 9, 2008 10:53 PM
Fantastic!!! This is such a great piece. Photos are lush and wonderful. Great writing!
Posted by: janet at June 10, 2008 2:34 PM
You make the smallest vein on the smallest leaf a piece of art!
Posted by: Kim at June 28, 2008 11:08 PM
