Mj PettengillMar 8, 20201 minLife's a PitchGood health literally grows on trees. All you need to do is show up and be aware.
Mj PettengillMar 6, 20205 minTrust the Process"You must rely on your instincts and be okay with things getting messy. After all, it’s not about how it looks on the outside..."
Mj PettengillFeb 24, 20205 minThese WoodsAs maidens, we encountered enchanted places carpeted with a thick layer of vibrant moss—the sphere of death and rebirth.
Mj PettengillFeb 21, 20203 minBeyond My DoorstepThose who know me have often heard me say or write, “Trees are my people.” I am not joking.
Mj PettengillFeb 14, 20203 minThat Woman in the Woods: MulleinAny references to plant medicine in my work are valid and practiced in my own world. I am that woman in the woods.
Mj PettengillFeb 1, 20202 minRivers and RoadsSometimes we are not planning on returning home, but it is time.
Mj PettengillJan 28, 20205 minThe Other Side of the TableI had a few options. I could grow stronger, or I could break. Being on the other side of the table is very different.
Mj PettengillJan 10, 20204 minWho Was Sarah Abbie Wood? Ancestral Healing: Part 2As a child, I remember being afraid of my grandmother. She was a keen observer who rarely spoke. When she did, her words were crisp; she...
Mj PettengillJan 4, 20202 minWho Was Sarah Abbie Wood? Ancestral Healing: Part 1We must seek with a pure and open heart, correcting and illuminating whenever appropriate and possible.
Mj PettengillJun 16, 20192 minFATHERS DOWN THE LINEIf those who you called father or grandfather in this life, have departed from the earthly plane, please remember to simply speak their...
Mj PettengillMay 25, 20193 minFarewell KissesI remembered gatherin’ at the train station. The wind blew the last of the brittle, orange leaves from the unbendin’ trees, and the sky...
Mj PettengillMay 3, 20192 minA Regrettable TurnTraces of past beauty mingled with her expressions, tangled hair, and lined face. She had lost most of her teeth, but her smile was from...
Mj PettengillApr 4, 20192 minGrandmother Wisdom: Things I Learned From Nellie I can actually reach out the window and grab hemlock needles in a pinch. It is possible that you may have easy access, too.
Mj PettengillFeb 16, 20195 minThe Great White Pine: The Tree of PeaceWhen the first English settlers arrived in America, they faced unimaginable hardships. Amongst the challenges of navigating uncharted...
Mj PettengillMay 8, 20172 minGarden Tears: Never Underestimate the RainRain is my constant companion. Although nearing mid-May, I continue to carry wood to keep the fire burning in the kitchen stove. I refuse...
Mj PettengillAug 15, 20153 minThe Health Benefits of Corn SilkThe steady song of the cicada emerges in August, signaling the winding down of the summer season. Family and friends gather together and...
Mj PettengillAug 13, 20154 minThe Journey ContinuesAfter the loss of my father, I was in a place of sadness and mourning, when out of the corner of my eye, I saw a fluttering of orange ...