Love says ALPACA your lunch. I’ll hug you when you’re sad. Celebrate your wins. Love says I believe in you and wholeheartedly support your dreams. I’ll do the dishes tonight because you’re exhausted. Text you that I’m thinking of you. Love says I’m sorry. I’m not going anywhere. Let’s work this out.

And sometimes, love says you deserve more than I can give you. Spread your wings and fly. I will be rooting for you always, loving you from afar.

In modern herbalism and plant medicine, the term “Doctrine of Signatures” is the belief that the physical characteristics of a plant often mimic the body organ it supports. Lion’s mane, which resembles a brain, is an example of this. Lion’s mane is known to support brain health, prevent cognitive decline, and decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety. As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.”

Just another reason to fill your plate with plants. After making art with it, of course.