Dear readers,

Thank you to everyone who reads this small and mostly unknown newsletter. I want to extend a special THANK YOU to all the people who support me financially. Being paid for my writing has felt rewarding in a way I didn’t imagine. I am gaining confidence in my writing and in seeing the value of what I’m putting out into the world. You’ve generously given, although I currently don’t offer any direct perks for doing so. Thank you for your willingness to give and encouraged to keep going. Thank you thank you!

The future of Ursula’s Garden Newsletter

I’ve taken some time off from the newsletter so that I could focus on taking care of myself after being ill with a virus last Spring. I was caught off guard, and not feeling well for several weeks. Things are much improved, thanks to the herbs, and lots of rest. In taking time off I was able to evaluate and reflect on my writing.

I will be making some changes in the format. My goal is to write more often, and include a few sections in each newsletter, but keep them brief. One possibility is to take my longer articles and break them up into smaller parts so I can email them out as they are ready. I’m hoping this will help keep my momentum going, and therefore more information to you, the reader!

For paid subscribers

In my banner for this newsletter it says that I write on herbal medicine, psychedelics, and spirituality. While I’ve leaned heavily into herbs so far, my desire is to create a place where the use of psychedelics for healing and exploration can be discussed. I’ve been listening and reading on this topic for the last five years or so, and have done my own explorations. I would like to present what I’ve discovered with the aim of promoting psychedelics as “people’s medicine,” much like the herbs. I would also include helpful spiritual practices.

With some knowledge and preparation, psychedelic chemicals from plants or fungi, can offer a safe way to increase our health and resilience. For paid subscribers I would offer a way for readers to communicate with me directly on this topic. This may be through the chat on substack or possibly through Zoom. I’d love to hear input from all of you. Is this interesting to you? Are there any specifics you’d like to learn about regarding psychedelics? I’m here to answer the call!

Again, thank you to everyone who has made this newsletter possible! That includes all of you who click on the email and read when it comes through. Please consider sharing Ursula’s Garden.

To writing and connecting!

Green blessings,

Elke

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