Welcome to wildground- a place where we sometimes go against the status quo and explore different ways of living. Some of you may already know us from Sage Skye Herbals. We didn’t go anywhere- we have evolved! SSH was the seed to new beginnings, and it has now bloomed into a new era: wildground. Let’s talk about it.
I’m one of those people who always seem to be searching for purpose. Purpose in what I’m doing, where I’m doing it, how I do it, and why I’m doing it. So many questions, never enough answers. There is one answer I’ve come to know to be entirely accurate- we really don’t know much at all. Great news, huh?
Our society will hear a sales pitch of evidence and run with that theory for generations, as if it were the law. Until one day someone stops and says- why the fuck are we still doing this? In this curiosity-fueled research over the years, I’ve come across quite a few interesting topics and many more conspiracy theories that aren’t conspiracies at all. Unfortunately, they get swept up with the insanity that is our internet, and who could know what’s really true after all?
Many of the studies and clinical research we know today are funded by individuals or corporations that lack any merit in their respective fields. These studies were completed poorly, with an incorrect basis and skewed data. Not to mention the corruption that plagues every corner of every field, but this is typically swept under the rug and brushed off as hearsay. The reality is, we must be diligent about what we believe to be true and always keep an open, curious mind when learning new information or a different perspective on a topic we’ve already researched.
They always say there’s three sides to every story- yours, mine, and the truth. Sometimes all three are right…. Always put your emotions and beliefs aside when learning a new topic. Try to view it from both your side and theirs. This will bring you closer to the truth- at least enough to feel confident in your understanding and stance on a subject.
Always try to find an answer to the questions that arise when they arise. Most importantly, make sure to trust that feeling you get in your stomach when you just know something is or isn’t right. You would be surprised how much you already know if you would just listen to what your body is telling you.
Taking this approach has led me to some really great places, and most of them connect back to one oh-so-familiar place. Our land, environment, nature, Mother Earth, the wildground. Imagine that?! She tends to know what to do, when to do it, how to do it, and why. I am genuinely amazed at how the cycles of all life fit together so perfectly like a beautiful puzzle. One piece connecting to the other so perfectly in balance, and when out of balance, she roars so loud and corrects it swiftly.
Unfortunately, our current society seems to want to fight her at every turn and ignore the cries. Putting things where they shouldn’t be and taking things that are detrimental to the balance of our ecosystem. This leads to a vast spiderweb of problems for us as a society and for the beautiful lands we inhabit.
We are living out of balance and have been taught to live this way since birth. Many things we learned to be true are really just theories based on unreliable or biased research, and we are cast out as black sheep if we look into anything further or speak up against the everyday status quo. It does seem easier just to put your head down and keep on, keeping on, but we must come together to make a change and take back our power once and for all.
Wildground is a place where I can share how I’ve done this in my own life in hopes it may help you, too. Restoring balance to the one thing you can control in this world- YOU. I know how it feels to be dizzy with information, to have tried everything yet still feel like nothing is working, or you are paddling in the middle of a lake, going nowhere.
The problem more than likely isn’t you, and guess what, even if it is….you have the power to change it right now. Little by little, habit by habit- you will be living the life you always dreamed that feels true to you and fuels you. If I can do it, then I know for a fact you can too.
Here at wildground, we are going to explore topics like reconnecting with nature and your body in a realistic way. I will share delicious, nutritious recipes that are weekly staples in my home and that helped me lose 35 pounds and my husband lose 50 pounds this year. We also sleep better and have increased energy to do the things we love. Herbal recipes and education you may be used to from Sage Skye Herbals, along with garden and plant guides, just in time for Spring! I’ll also share my thoughts on different similar topics, new life updates, favorite finds, and hopefully reopen the online shop next year!
Please share your thoughts and ideas on wildground’s socials, as I would love to chat with you and would be happy to discuss topics you’re interested in as well!! I am so excited for this new journey with you and look forward to all that’s to come in the new year.
In my next post, I will reflect on what I’ve been up to this past year and why we had to close the doors, take the phone off the hook, and take some time to look inward to find the answers to the burning questions that are so hard to solve. We are going to get a little vulnerable in this healing season before moving on to the New Year! See you there!
