Fail Spectacularly!

In today's episode Melissa and Sue explore avenues for reengaging our inherent relationship with nature. The conversation dances with the inquiry of what it may look like to expand the commonly held definition of western science to include other evidence-based forms of wisdom, and what arises within when beginning to break out of traditional constructs of thinking and teaching. Through opening up to wonder and play, fostering trust in self and Nature, and reframing failure as an opportunity, we can explore new pathways to engaging with the mysteries of this world. Show Notes: Melissa's “Who are you Haiku” Somewhere beyond rain sun and moon faces beaming violets dream sweet Sue's “Who are you Haiku”: This earthen vessel holds infinite connection to all creation. About Sue Bara: Sue Bara hails from Delaware – a tiny treasure of a state with diverse habitats that invite respite in deciduous woodlands, coastal beaches, and unique wetlands. Migrating species grace the skies and find sanctuary in protected spaces, with medicinal plants nestling in the Piedmont and coastal plain ecosystems. Delaware is the ancestral home of the Original People – the Lenni-Lenape, along with the Nanticoke people of the southern bay region. Sue weaves her training as an herbalist, naturalist, habitat steward, and Reiki Master into unique classes, healing practices, advocacy, and artwork to express the medicine of unity with nature. Her goal is to help humans remember the language of nature -it's our natural heritage and birthright. Earth is our home, and we belong to one another. Find Sue online at her Blog: https://earthgrl.wordpress.com/ Contact Sue at: heartofnature33@gmail.com Medicinal Plants of Delaware Facebook Group (for those who live in DE & bordering areas of MD & PA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2335840263142313 You can find Melissa and Sue in the Soulflower CommUNITY Garden https://soulflower-community-garden.mn.co/ Find more from Melissa at www.MelissaKurkoski.com: Nature Programs, Writing, and shop her Creative Meanderings handmade from the heart. Did you enjoy this conversation? Share this episode with a friend! Much gratitude!

In today's episode, braving her ‘first guest butterfly stomach', Melissa chats with Sheree Asdot about 'fail, failing, and failure.' Together they spiral into some ways they have learned to approach an understanding of the words, consider some of its root beginnings along each of their human journeys in this lifetime, and offer ways to reconsider how the process of failing can serve our growth. This heart-felt and deeply authentic conversation sets the tone for what the Fail Spectacularly podcast aims to share with its listeners. Show Notes Melissa's “Who are you Haiku” Perception scurries Spastic squirrel gathering Wisdom germinates Sheree's “Who are you Haiku”: A wide open vessel As I navigate new waters My heart as my guide Music mentioned: The song Sheree was thinking of-- ”Let There Be Peace on Earth”…and let it begin with me. You Can't Rush your Healing by Trevor Hall- listen here About Sheree Asdot: Womb Awareness Guide, Sheree Asdot is a Reiki Master Teacher and a Certified Hypnotist. She has studied energy medicine for over 20 years. As an oracle for the Sacred Feminine and teacher of Goddess Spirituality, her unique blend of energy medicine focuses on divine mothering and channeling the energy of the sacred feminine for deep, heart centered healing. You can find Sheree's offerings online, and in person on the South Shore, Massachusetts. For more info visit her website www.RhiannonRising.com or email her at Sheree@RhiannonRising.com Sheree currently offers sessions and programs at Two Feathers Healing Arts Center in Sandwich, MA and New Awakenings in Kingston, MA Find more from Melissa at www.MelissaKurkoski.com: Nature Programs, Writing, and shop her Creative Meanderings handmade from the heart. Did you enjoy this conversation? Please share this episode with a friend! Much gratitude for your authentic self and for your listening time!

What does it mean to 'Fail Spectacularly'? In this introductory episode Melissa shares a bit about how she came to adopting "Fail Spectacularly" as her phrase for 2021 and how she hopes to learn from past failures and not only celebrate the failing, but leverage it to learn how to fully live into her most authentic self.