Self-Care with Herbs & Plants

Herbs and Plants are wonderful beings to help us when we need a little Self-Care. For smudging I was using Bay, Sage, Mugwort and Rosemary - details of their properties below. We all need to love ourselves and herbs and plants can help us to do just that. Here I share several ways that I include my favourite plants and herbs in Self Care. Please let me know what you do. I do mindful walking, pick a bouquet of "weeds" from my garden; enjoy a Rose infused oil for a hand massage; smudge my auric field with Bay; enjoy a footbath of Rose and Rosemary and a lovely cup of tea with Chamomile and Rose.
If you are interested in Herbal Medicine consider my course I"ntroduction to Herbal Medicine" - www.danusirish... and my course - Wise Woman Way includes working with plants using druidic and shamanic techniques - www.danusirish... The Weed Handbooks are collections of monographs that detail the medicinal and magical uses of herbs and they can be found here along with cards and flower essences www.danusirish...
My latest course is one that can also help you feel closer with plants and a deeper connection with Nature - www.danusirish...
The energetic properties of the plants I worked with here are -
Bay Leaf - Purification, Protection, Psychic Powers
Sage - Protection, Longevity, Wisdom
Rosemary - Protection, Purification, Healing
Rose - Protection, Healing, Love,
Mugwort - Protection, Healing, Strength, Psychic Powers
Chamomile - Purification, Protection, Healing, Sleep
Other herbs and plants for protection include - Agrimony, Angelica, Birch, Figwort, Nettle and St. John's Wort to name just a few. For purification you could also work with Cedar, Euphorbia, Fennel, Lavender, Vervain and others.
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Thanks for watching - have a great week xx

[@padmaciel5172]

I volunteer at an animal sanctuary and I recommend offering service to helping animals as a way to enrich the heart. Then I come home, have a cup of tea and watch the latest from Danus Irish Herb Garden! ☺🥰☺🙏🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@lmzaadi]

Thank you for doing that. Most of my friends are dogs. 🖤🐾

[@cockerlass1689]

Me too.Absolutely the best tonic helping animals and being around them❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That's a great idea! How lovely! Thanks for sharing xx

[@summerbreeze1955]

Wonderful, I love when someone rescues, helps, and heals the little creation - me too blessed be x

[@MaraD.Arcy.]

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[@debsawh]

I'd like to share what I do for selfcare...I watch your videos! Thank you, you always guide me towards a positive and reflective place! My garden is also a place that always grounds me which I'm so thankful for. Thank you again for a great watch, have a wonderful, blessed week xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Deb and you too - hope you are having some sunshine xx

[@tennesseenana4838]

As women we have been taught to always take care of the people around us. Unfortunately, that doesn't usually include ourselves. Self-care seems to be near the bottom of our to-do lists. Thank you for this very important reminder and helpful ways to take care of myself! Being in my garden or just sitting and watching the birds calms me. I'm also learning about the art of doing nothing, and that it's OK to ignore my never-ending To-Do list for a while.

[@palominogirl2732]

Yes to everything you said! When I'm walking in the summer, I have a hard time not veering off before I even get a mile in. I walk in a very long driveway.....so I then see the chicken coop....did they poop in the water?...... Oh, I need to check the beans, or whatever.... This month, I'm putting my health first. A few 'floor exercises', sit-ups and such, walking without veering off, etc.

[@myhounddog]

Amen!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Those lists survive our neglect, they just wait so no reason not to enjoy the bird song 😊😘

[@thecottagemouse2713]

We all need protection from the twisted human beings on our beautiful earth. Thanks to your guidance I have been drinking lemon balm Tea from my garden. I am sleeping better. I made my sister ginger and thyme tea that she drinks daily for her COPD lung condition. She said it gives her great relief. I have not watched regular television for over four years ever since the PLANNED DEMIC hit. All of my friends are the plants I have learned to grow from you. And they make me very happy. ! Many blessings !!! Xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad to hear that you are working with herbs to great effect! Wonderful xx Blessings to you too xx

[@oceansoul3694]

The Native Americans here call this Smudging. It has been part of their cultural traditions for centuries, and if possible they make a fan from Eagle feathers

[@cunningman]

Some truly lovely reminders. Thank you Terri. I got the feeling with all those wonderful meditative calmers you must have been seriously outraged prior to this video! Highly understandable with world events and life in general. Wishing you barrels of joy and peace! That footbath is going to be my go to now. Brilliant idea! 🙌 ☀️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Ha ha - yes I do get outraged at the injustice of things but I am working seriously on trying to stay in the moment and in balance.😄 Lots of peace and joy to you and everyone xx

[@Inziagold]

I spent two years homeless, which is hard the feet. So I would take coconut oil or grape seed oil down to the springs with me. I would soak my feet in the spring and find the perfect rock to use as a pumet stone. Then I would would massage the oils into my feet and hands. I need to get back into that routine. The minerals from the springs and the oil were amazing 😍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I bet they were - a combination of two or three natural healing agents. Hope you have accommodation now xx

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

I was cutting back my rosemary and it was amazing the way the plant aroma relaxed me. I also put feed out for birds and just loving watching them feast (it's Winter here in NZ) The Mother's beauty is such a soul restorer.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Indeed it is, whatever the time of year there is always beauty to be found xx

[@charliebond3543]

That Navajo mantra reminds me quite a bit of the ancient Celtic Christian invocation that many now attribute to St Patrick as “St. Patrick’s Breastplate.” Christ before me Christ behind me ect. Beautiful how many cultures recognize that in all places and all times, the divine can be/ is there.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is astonishing really just how similar people are down through time and across continents. We are just the same really if left to it xx

[@Esther-1914]

When I was just a little girl, my dad used to pick an armload of wildflowers (aka: weeds) to present to my mom. It cheered mom. Better still, it cheered my grumpy dad!😉

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A win-win as they say! xx

[@terrimohr9228]

Thank you for these great self-care ideas and the reminder to practice them regularly. As I've gotten older I'm much better at self-care. On my walks I've been using the alphabet to inspire positive "I am" affirmations starting with the letter A. "I am awesome" for example. I find I'm walking with a big smile, often laughing and feel fabulous. Bubble baths, taking time to read novels, eating delicious wild food (mostly weeds and berries), petting my purring cat, tending the garden, getting a good night's sleep, laughing with friends and my dear 4 year old grandson, are some of my favorite self-care activities

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hurray for you, that life sounds wonderful, similar to mine 😊😊 we are so lucky xx

[@terrim632]

I love the intro images & music Terri. Relaxes immediately. Thanks, I'd forgotten some of these self help things. Will do them . Enjoy your beautiful weather. 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

We have had a lovely week with sunshine for a change. So glad to hear you feel relaxed after watching. xx

[@larrya3989]

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[@9FatraBbits]

Thank you Terri 💛 I just planted mugwort last year because I was so taken by its fragrance and feel and silvery yet lush leaves - so unique! I like to soak my feet in the ocean. In the evening I’ll walk to the beach nearby and walk in the shallows or sit with my feet in the waves. The moving water seems to takes all my worries away. This is wonderful easy self help.🐇🩷

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

As someone else mentioned, a lot of it can be for free. xx Great tip re the waves carrying away your cares

[@julyjoy1176]

I am an artist. Part of my self care is allowing myself to create. Most of the time I paint and oh how it makes my happy. It's definitely a form of meditation for me. July of Canada 🇨🇦

[@artemandalas1305]

for me also! And meditate too😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Creativity is so important and when it brings you into bliss, you must do it 😊xx

[@MelissaStotts]

Thank you for all you do for us. I love seeing your dogs in the garden and listening to your husband's music. The silent majority in the USA will protect Democracy. Peace!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Peace to you too xx

[@cynthiatalbert3037]

Hi Terri, lovely self care ideas 💡 I also sage with Mugwort that I grow and when I visit my children and grandkids in Nevada where I'm from originally and my son in Wyoming, I pick some wild sage too! It's everywhere and I only take what I need. I gave many hand and foot massages over the years I'm a licensed manicurist and that was my trade! It is so healing as you said and makes us feel better. All of your suggestions are wonderful and I will do more of them. You also make all of us feel better with your films. Much love and have a great week Cynthia 💚🌙🌿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Cynthia, for your kind words. I am so glad to hear them and wish you a happy healthy week xx

[@lilyfig4502]

Thank you, Terri. I reside in the States, at the foot of the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Your videos have become my Sunday morning ritual. Always a calming and lovely start to my Sunday. Today’s video was just what I needed. I work in the high stress legal profession among other demands. Thank you for reminding me how much I need (we all need) self care❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope you don't let it slip your mind or put it off 'til later. Do it now! xx

[@nannygranny9534]

Good morning this Mo day morning!! I was not able to watch yesterday morning because we were getting much needed rain which not out my internet. Coffee was not as tasty! I am going to do these for myself and I want you to know how much I enjoy the body powder you showed us how to make. Great for a hot humid summer. Blessings sent your way.

[@cameliaturda6472]

Din ce în ce mai puțin pot să mă conectez la aproape orice reprezintă masculinitatea , feminitatea , însă mă vindecă prin asemenea exemple din ce în ce mai vital de simple și naturale . Recunoștință , Femei Autentice din toată lumea . 💜

[@Ladythyme]

My best remedy for “all that is happening in the world today”, and most of which I can’t do anything about, is to stay away from television, the news in general, Internet Media, Social Media Platforms etc….it works the best for me along with Self - Care as a routine…ya know people say there are so many challenging circumstances going on in the world today than ever before. I don’t necessary think that there is more today than ever before, it’s just that communications have evolved so that we all hear and see about it so much more. Unless I can change it first hand for the positive, what I don’t know is for the better …. I’m sure, if gets close enough where I can make a difference, I’m certain to hear about it …no getting around that 😉❤❤❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I agree. A lot of horrible stuff is still happening even though we are supposed to be more civilised and definitely accessing news from around the world 24/7 is a ad idea. Xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

Couldn't agree more. Information overload! There was always bad stuff happening in the world. Imagine if people had the Internet in the middle ages! 😢

[@clairerees3838]

Fabulous video! Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤ I love every one that I watch.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much, glad to hear that xx

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

Thank you for reminding me to prioritise some self care, I am terrible for not doing it xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Like most of us, but you WILL do something now xx😂

[@cheryl-lylbaldr4560]

Lovely lovely, beautiful garden looking forward to the new course. Blessings to you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks so much 😊 and the course is slowly and surely nearing completion.. Sorry for delay, babysitting and visitors are to blame xc

[@cheryl-lylbaldr4560]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden no worries it will be ready when it's time

[@lurker96]

What a lovely uplifting video with great ideas....😊 thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome and hope you enjoy doing some of these. xx

[@marilynroberts6644]

Dear Terri and Lol... Well that was timely and wonderful at the same time. I believe we are all in need of a bit of self care. Lifes daily goings on cause stress whether we know it or choose to ignore it, it's real. These were excellent suggestions and I plan to do each one this week ! I loved seeing your wildflower bouquet and the foot bath looked especially inviting. I'm on my feet a good part of every day and often forget that they need attention too. Thank you both for taking part of your Sunday to encourage and enlighten us every week. Much sincere love to you both, along with jazz and brock for the smiles they bring us 💜🕯🐾🐾🕯💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Your are so kind, thank you. And massage your feet too, it is luxurious and blissful especially if you are on them all day xx

[@lisafulford5874]

Really enjoyed these self care tips! Merci, Terri for sharing!❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome! Don't forget to apply them for yourself xx

[@TheStarcruiser]

Your Bees & roses, & all the beautiful plants & flowers look Heavenly! I have Bay leaves & Rosemary, & Thai Basil I can use for smudging, & Love Rose Tea. The Navajo chant is Beautiful too! Enjoying catching up on your videos!❤🌹🐝

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good to know you are catching up😂 Our Roses are doing really exceptionally well this year for some reason xx

[@angelaclinton3129]

Thank you for the timely reminder. Self care is very important. Your video itself is so calming. So easy to care for those around us but we need to included ourselves in that too.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So true! Then we become even better at caring for others xx

[@GrantStreetGarden]

So lovely, and I really needed to hear this today. Thank you so much! 🌹💖🌻

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I am so glad it was helpful for you xx

[@MaraD.Arcy.]

Thanks for another wonderful video ❤ so relaxing 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

My pleasure 😊 glad you got some time out xx

[@denisehawkins7280]

Thank you so much for this Terri...so timely as I grieve the loss of my soul mate and to be honest I'm just completely lost right now 😩 I am going to do all these things ...I did pick a single rose from my garden about an hour ago... And you bought a tear to my eye when you said you are important... I am and I forget this... My beautiful soul mate Dean was 55 years old ... And I will miss him forever as I now try to navigate this life journey on my own... Terri you have given me some steps to start with and I appreciate that Soo much... Thank you and much love from Australia 💕

[@lolhardiman5247]

Sending you love and blessings, Denise, at this difficult time. I have no idea how you must be feeling, Terri is still walking this amazing road with me, and I am so lucky to have her in my life. I hope you find solace and healing every day ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Big hugs Denise and condolences. So sorry to hear of your loss - he was so young too!! I am so glad that these little suggestions of self care will be of benefit to you and I am sure Dean would want you to love and take care of yourself xxxx

[@Satscape]

I think it's very important to get outside our houses and into nature. I live in a big city (Nottingham), but even here there are "green-ways', what used to be railways, but shutdown, which many thought to be a bad thing, but now we have these green-ways dotted about all over, at least here. I am 2 minutes away from the nearest one, a good source of food and medicine too, we have dandelions, blackberries, apples (crab and regular), rosehips, nettle...

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think it is vital to get out -when I lived in England we had some of those old railway tracks near to us and they are great assets for town and city dwellers. xx

[@rochellelopez9110]

Thank you for the lovely reminders, Terri & Lol. I’ve been so frustrated at the state of things, very disillusioned about our world. I’m about to go into the garden and collect some smudging bundles for myself and friends. Cheers

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wonderful! Relaxing and earthing to do that and then that feeling continues xx

[@conanastinkho3412]

Luv it when u make something to munch direct from the garden.. that green one with the butter pat, a GOD DENDRU Aor something was the best.. Your the best out there truly.. awesome .. Thankyu .

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

Beautiful flowers and tree❤❤❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lots of flowers at this time of year, even though it is cold!

[@lorihartzell7439]

Needed to hear this Terri! Thank you as always!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad it was helpful! Xx

[@margriet5004]

Good morning from Canada, exactly what I needed to hear. Just came back from 6 weeks of europe and feel restless and not balanced at all, different than a jetlag. Why did I not think to cleanse my energy field like I would when I am at home ? PS I often wrap my smudge bundles with tall grass works just as well no strange scent when I am burning. Thank you again, for sharing your wisdom and love for the earth ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope you feel more balanced and rested soon xx

[@simmisaa7905]

Amazing share my beloved heart❤so enjoyd..Thank you so much for your great self care tips , you are really a wise witch🙏🏼🤗💖🌟💞❣

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope you will be following some of the suggestions my friend, you deserve to enjoy these and more xx🔅🌜💞🌻✨🎶

[@jackiemessinger8517]

Thank you Teri for another wonderful video! I always look forward to Sunday mornings! And thanks for the message ( I followed along at home and it felt great!)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for watching, Jackie and don't forget to keep it up xx

[@positiveworld-view8677]

😊Wisdom !

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

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[@tlopez5821]

Thank you for this beautiful content and heartfelt message

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too and don't forget! xx

[@stewardorng]

Teri, I learn so much from you! Thank you for sharing, and greetings from Cali.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Greetings to you too, thanks for watching xx

[@summerbreeze1955]

Dear Terri thanks for all your lovely sharings, you are such a kindred spirit. I had a footbath but gifted it to the animal charity shop, but just any ol bowl works well too, and great outdoors, no carpet spillages LOL. I have a micro bay plantation and a while back made some bay sage rosemary cigar shaped smudges and will gift them come winta solstice. Had some super results from the valuable herbal lessons my friend and his post snake oil side effect have subsided somewat and he's like a walking miracle. Some sharings, If you have an alo vera plant breaking off a small bit and taking the jell add to smoothies great for detoxing gut. Also if you want to dissipate any neg atmosphere thought forms, a self made spray can be made with spring wata and lavender or essen oil of choice, just imbue with your good intentions it's great. I love forest bathing/medit. yesterday did one in local woods, but got munched on by horseflys and knats LOL! blessed be to you Broc Jaz and Lol for the beautiful vids x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Oh no - horseflies can be so painful and little gnats too despite their size. Hope you are not still swollen and itchy! xx

[@summerbreeze1955]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thanks Terri, Got shut - with comfrey salve plus another idea made a poultice from a comfrey leaf slapped on knee and alleviated the pain when I fell over while back luv n light xx

[@kestrelfeather]

As soon as there are spring daffodils in my yard I start bringing in bouquets of blooms. At this point, early July, I'm cutting peonies and delphineum blooms for indoor bouquets. I also cut and bring in herbs that grow in my garden and around this place. There are tied bundles of herbs hanging and drying all around this one room cabin. All those plants make me feel better too. At the end of summer I'll have bouquets of dahlia blooms to bring inside and enjoy. Yes the big bad world is out there. All that negative disturbs me a lot. Fortunately I'm one of those lucky ones to have my home, in this small village, on the side of this tall mountain (9090 feet) with forests and glaciers all around along with my beautiful garden full of herbs, flowers and vegetables. Enjoy your summer and garden. Cheers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I will and I do - so much to enjoy and be grateful for. Your home sounds magical - would love to see it. It sounds like so many people's dream home xx

[@LunaStorm23]

You have so many great, practical ideas.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks - and you can keep building on these, use different herbs and just remember how unique and precious you are. xx

[@annbeirne9583]

I smudge all new and pre used stuff I buy, books, china, clothes, all things, I used white sage in the past, I use my home grown dried sage, I haven't made my own smudge stick yet, just burn the dried leaves in a shell, I have an eagles feather too waft the smoke round me. I do mindful walking, I like that chant, I will use that in future. I am surprised how much beauty is missed by people they don't seem to have the time to smell the roses. I love walking in woodlands, and we often see rather grumpy looking buzzards sitting on the branches I also spend time with trees they are so wise, I have often with the trees permission downloaded negative and damaging energies all done while hugging the tree, I thank the tree and leave a gift of flowers or crystals. Trees love a conversation as well, I have often been guided by tree spirits and trees love to make us feel better and I like to heal the trees as well, I always know like with my animals if a plant, insect or trees are under the weather. I love a foot bath, I usually put lavender or peppermint in my foot bathing water I will try your mix next time I bathe my feet, making my own cream to massage into my feet, thought of rose and lavender. Thanks for all the wonderful tips💖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That is a good idea to smudge anything second hand. And I agree with wall you say about trees - they are so helpful and generous xx

[@aries5433]

This is an especially lovely episode. Thank you! 😊 🌹💕

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad you enjoyed it xx

[@Ninaxhawaii]

9:19 ❤ thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are very welcome! xx

[@WendyBaker-c9o]

Thank you ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are very welcome! xx

[@francisgerry3883]

Your camera person does a great job by showing lovely little flowererery spots, hello from USa

[@lolhardiman5247]

Her camera person is her husband 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello Francis - that's my husband - I think he does a great job too xx

[@priscillajoseph765]

Very interesting thanks Terri.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome! xx

[@crystalsoul77]

You look lovely! I enjoy your videos so very much!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy them xx

[@teresareardon9869]

Thank you for the reminder to take care of ourselves. When I am getting ready in the morning, I light my ceramic diffuser with a candle and infuse essential oils with a bit of water. So while I’m showering the scent is filling the air. Lately I’ve enjoyed infusing spearmint essential oil. Rosemary is another favorite. Cold winter months I like to use orange & cinnamon. XO

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

WE do that too, change the oil depending on the season. I love Clove oil around Christmas time too xx

[@karennewbury6430]

Beautiful video Terri and Lol. How I envy you your cooler breezy sweater weather. It's sweltering here in Canada. Bad enough in ON, but the western provinces are burning up. I love your feather wand. I used to collect Canada goose feathers (all naturally discarded) yearly from a nature area. I've made many feather bouquets as smudge gifts. Your wildflower bouquet idea is uplifting to the spirit. Have a beautiful week and blessings from my place in the world.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You too Karen and hope you get to cool down - and hope we get to warm up!😂

[@myhounddog]

I love this message, thank you kindly. And taking care of our Sisters. Looking out for other Women in our lives. I love the stranger that takes 5 mins to have a small chat while out walking. I hope those ladies know how meaningful those small happy interaction are!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Well said! xx

[@deanablythe9394]

Thank you for sharing these few ideas for self-care Terri, I have started self-massage on my arms, hands, legs and abdomen before I go to sleep, for the last 7 days, with the intention of doing this every night time using lavender and Stinging Nettle infused oils. I think maybe including my feet might be a good idea too. So nice to see your films each week, all the best.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for sharing!! Another lovely idea xx

[@Midnight_Undetermined]

Sometimes, my fingers lock up from holding them the same way so long. That massage worked wonderfully and great idea for the foot bath. 💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad it worked so well for you xx

[@anneasquith9296]

Dear Terri, you are so thoughtful and you have excellent delivery. Xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope it was helpful for you Anne xx

[@michellehughes8661]

Thank you for the inspiration, dearest Terri. 💖 Shortly after I watched your video, I ran a warm bath with some baking soda for a foot soak. I took the time to enjoy and use a pumice stone. I know it might sound silly or boring to most, but it was quite enjoyable and I used what I had on hand. 😉 Later in the day, I cut a few echanacea and oregano flowers to bring in the house. I never thought to cut oregano flowers, but they are beautiful. I had a wonderful day, my dear! Thank you, again. 😘😘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wonderful! Sounds like great self care xx

[@genovevagutierrezperez540]

Thank you for this relaxing video and the advice on smudging ❤ and, above all, reminding us to look after ourselves

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope you get started Genoveva! xx

[@susanmason3432]

Beautiful Foxglove blooms. The foot bath is my favorite. ❤❤❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

We've been very lucky this year with Foxgloves - lots of them dotted all over the place xx Enjoy the footbath!

[@aliciacladera2798]

Hi Terri! The Beauty Prayer, which I learned from Gregg Braden, is one of my favourite to use when I need to remind myself of the beauty of the world we live in I love to do walking meditations too! Peace and Love for you and your loved ones!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you and Many Happy Returns xx

[@Jendarhan64]

Wonderful.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it xx

[@barbararoyal6139]

Good day Terri🌿🐝 What a Lovely, Inspiring, Motivating video! Thank you so very much 🌟

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

How are you Barbara? So happy to hear you are motivated to treat yourself to some care. xx

[@barbararoyal6139]

I am well Terri. Your videos have played a part in my healing journey for the past few years. I am grateful to you for sharing your knowledge!!🌿

[@mjrasteiner]

Thank you so much for this video, from Wisconsin

[@bergannon6585]

Beautiful reminder for 18:42 self care. I'm reading The Way of the Rose, by Halima and learning so much about the history and benefits of the rose. Thank you Terri. Sending everyone here love and blessings 🌹🌹🌹

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for sharing!! I will look that up xx

[@donnawaldron3261]

Dogs love fushia flowers, mine do, I have a creamy pink one, I don't give the tiny green bit, I snip that off, just the flower. Great idea to make your own smudge sticks, they would look so pretty in a wooden bowl drying out. Om Ah Hum the mantra of the Buddhas.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Mantras can be very beneficial xx

[@valoneill416]

Thank you for reminding me about self care and I completely enjoyed all of your tips and this beautiful video ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope you get to indulge yourself xx

[@irenehofstede56]

Hello from Ontario, Canada. Good reminders to love yourself too. I love doing these types of little self care therapies with the dementia residents I work with as well. It is pampering and relaxing to them. Then...I do it too at home away from the work place. I just need to do it more often! Thanks for the lovely video!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome and don't forget yourself!!

[@melaniemayone-radford3665]

Perfect ! Good to hear about alternatives for energetic cleansing. Thank you ! 🌱😘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome xx

[@jeanne-marie]

Always so original 🤍😊jeanne-marie

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you liked it xx

[@martybauer9420]

Sending you caring thoughts and energy in thanks for giving this wonderfully useful info.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Marty, I appreciate that xx

[@clairecaron663]

Thank you so much for this vidéo. It is soothing in itself!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Claire xx

[@RonnieWisdom]

Thank you, Danu! Excited to watch this tonight! Also, inspiration to go to my garden and to harvest some lemon balm tea to make!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Enjoy your cuppa and have a great week Ronnie xx

[@afolsom685]

Thank you Terri...thank you. Blessings. 🙏🌸💓

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Same to you Folsom xx

[@KadincefaithE]

Hi I'm new I just want to say I love your channel and how much you've tought me!! ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello and welcome to the channel! 😊Hope you enjoy it and glad to hear you are learning from it xx

[@monicacanney]

Fabulous thank you Terri for this wonderful video 🙏💞🧚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@armuver1]

Lovely video again Terri. I liked your meditation,I can't sit and meditate either,prefer to be outdoors,such a great healer.Thank you from Scotland.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed it xx

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thank you Terri ❤❤❤❤have a wonderful week 😊😊😊😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome Empress and hope you find time to do something wonderful for YOU xx

[@ginavandam735]

Great tips for selfcare..thanks..I have a friend that needs to hear this 💖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Please feel free to share and don't forget yourself xx

[@JanTrewhitt]

Such an informative video, Thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad it was helpful xx

[@lovelifementoring5399]

Awesome thank you ❤

[@mardinsabir4149]

very nice dream land

[@P.e.m.a.]

I love bay leaves! Had no idea how special they are! ❤😊 I love your videos. Always such sweethearted energy. ☺️🙏🏼

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much! So glad you like them xx

[@mirandaandrea8215]

Awwww Teri what a kind and gentle reminder for applying our own self care! ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope you do something for yourself Miranda - these are just suggestions to get you going😄 xx

[@beatemichaelis6186]

Herzensdank ❤❤❤

[@vallip4254]

Ive developed arthritis of the thumb, in both hands. Firstly, i got very upset,took medications, then i became proactive and that meant exercise for hands, and massage and refining some movements esp in gardening. The exercises and massages work...thanks Terri

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Keep it up, daily if you can xx

[@markbuten1728]

Thank you so much. Now that I am retired I am more busy than ever with projects and hobbies. Still, as much as I enjoy this, I need to relax and slow down and remember to enjoy self care. Perhaps not easy for a man, but necessary I believe. Thanks you again.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Absolutely necessary for you too. You don't have to slow down just TAKE some of the time for yourself xx

[@carolethorpe6507]

Thank you for another lovely, relaxed Sunday morning. 🤗🤗

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You’re welcome 😊 xx

[@julyjoy1176]

What a "beauty " of a video Terri. Thank you I will be adding that saying to my walk-about that I've been doing each morning. What an amazing way to start our day. Blessed Be July of Canada 🇨🇦

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It really makes such a difference, pushes all the worries out of your mind 😊 xx

[@lindaedwards7840]

Hello to you both lovely video and very informative, I do enjoy a foot bath, and pedicure afterwards before getting into bed a peaceful nights sleep is my reward for self care.I have been collecting the rose petals and bottling them in water using the rose water for hair rinse and for my skin care especially my hands and face.I love the fragrance and it's a much better hair care rinse along with Rosemary .I read an item on hand wringing, being beneficial, where as in times gone by the wringing of hands was used to describe a distraught female, we now know it was used as a form of self calming. Once again thank you for such a lovely video always good to visit your homestead. Hugs and Blessings 💚🌹

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hugs and blessings to you too - you are always welcome xx

[@lindaedwards7840]

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[@amandadixon4074]

Beautiful day here in Ontario Canada. I’m smudging everyday as I am horrified by what our governments are doing…I have a history of trauma and it’s easy to get caught up in the fear. Bright blessings to you and to Ireland and the UK….❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Breathe out the fear, don't give in to it - that's what they want. Defy them and focus on you and your beauty and light xx

[@amandadixon4074]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden thanks…needed to hear that…🕊🦋❤️

[@GayleTerry-s7g]

Thank you for the calming and relaxing information and tips.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome!

[@Jay-s8g9q]

Hi Terri I have just watched your lovely video, your hand massage reminded me of my last job. (Now Retired) I was p/t activities manager in a Dementia care home. Nail care is obviously part of care, but I made it more of a thing. I am Reiki trained. I bought moisturising oil, nail polish, and lipstick. On Saturdays I used to do habd massage and foot massage as well as the required nail trim. If wanted I would put on nail polish and a bit of lippy on the ladies. Both ladies and gents loved the hand and foot massages. I couldn't bring my own creams in as legally they have to be commercial ones to be sure they are safe. (Don't laugh!) I did make a little 'air spray' with my own essential oils. Even when people have lost speech and most of their memory due to dementia, they haven't lost feelings. I found it was very popular. And of course if anyone was dying I took my turn to sit with them. I always held their hand and talked to them. Now, I may be hard up but I know I have served my community.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You did great work. When we feel better about ourselves, we are healthier and happier so you did a lot for those people xx

[@alicedemarisco696]

What a lovely reminder Terri! Beautiful suggestions.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I hope you can put these suggestions to good use xx

[@Vegancutie]

I look forward your videos every week! You’ve inspired me to start growing herbs, and I drink dandelion tea now ever since your dandelion video 🩷

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wonderful! SO glad to hear that, thank you for telling me xx

[@PatsyMcElroy2]

Terri you are such a blessing to me every Sunday. I'm always learning something new. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas and knowledge. Love ya💕

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much! You are so kind xx

[@helenjamiemasters3001]

Beatiful, I really love watching all you do and your little dogs running around so happy bless them have huge bay bushes in my garden they are 15 feet high ☺️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. My Bay tree is about 12ft high - I have to cut to stop him breaking through the polytunnel xx

[@kimoshea]

I make your lovely easy face cream . I use Rose and Daisy oils in mine and a few drops of Lavender and Rose essential oils. Every morning, I spend a few extra minutes massaging it into my face, neck and hands. This always starts the day off perfectly for me x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sounds great! Bet you haveovely skin xx