Mj PettengillSep 4, 20206 minNellie: Upon the Bare EarthThere was light there, in the homeland of old stories, but not enough. I had been there too long.
Mj PettengillAug 29, 20205 minMarya of the Wood: I Left My Soul in the Pond of MirthLayers of rot and decay became raw—a rich scent of being—an invitation to pause and feel the silken grit all the way through to the bone.
Mj PettengillAug 13, 20204 minMarya of the Wood: The Sacred RiverAs we stumble along unfamiliar terrain, we begin to understand that we are not searching for a pot of gold. We are here for the rainbow.
Mj PettengillJul 12, 20204 minSomewhere Over the Rainbow: Pre-traumatic Stress Somewhere over the rainbow does not exist. You are here now.
Mj PettengillJun 21, 20202 minThe Magic of St John's WortThe red oil of the plant represents the blood of John the Baptist, allegedly martyred on June 29th...
Mj PettengillJun 18, 20203 minCore Immunity HealingI quickly remind myself that it's buggy because of all the various forms of wild water and vegetation.
Mj PettengillJun 16, 20202 minMarya of the Wood: The Perils We Cannot SeeI do know my way around the woods, but even the most experienced woods-woman will face unfortunate encounters.
Mj PettengillJun 8, 20204 minPlant Your Love and Let it GrowThe grass has been mortally wounded and is trying to protect itself while sounding the alarm.
Mj PettengillMay 23, 20206 minMarya of the Wood: Marigold MoonMore stories are to be told as words flow downstream, not to be missed or forgotten.
Mj PettengillMay 7, 20205 minUnbroken Forest These flames are a gift bestowed upon me from Hestia, the goddess of the hearth and its fires.
Mj PettengillApr 19, 20207 minOf Ordinary PeopleThroughout time, in many dire settings, I have learned that as divided as they appeared to be, people were often bound by their afflictions.
Mj PettengillApr 10, 20202 minPixie Cup LichensI no longer rely on princes, and frogs have more potential than what we learned in myths. They earned my respect in a much different manner.
Mj PettengillApr 7, 20204 minPink Moon InfusionAs always, give thanks to every plant that volunteers to be an ally. The healing is mutual.
Mj PettengillApr 1, 20203 minIn the Pathless WoodsI was drawn to the giant pines—the elder council—that always beckon me.
Mj PettengillMar 22, 20202 minFragments of HopeIt is time to reawaken all that is imaginable and buried deep in the bones of the land.
Mj PettengillMar 19, 20203 minBirds on a MountainI returned to my rocking chair and sat on the back deck in my flannel nightgown until I felt like it.
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.