
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence.
It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Audre Lorde
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Care to join me, beginning Feb 1st, 2021
Some days we get through by buying ourselves flowers and chocolate from the grocery store! Today was one of those days for me. Often we need that one little action to shift the energy and to be able to take those small steps needed to start to feel more like ourselves.
We need us all for the long haul. There is this huge collective grief that we are processing; it is important that we unplug for a while daily and take a walk outside, notice/touch a plant, give yourself a plant "limpia", turn to your plant allies, breath in unison with the Earth, notice your surroundings, give gratitude for your blessings, consciously prepare/eat nourishing food, laugh with a friend, kindly look into the eyes of another human being, sit in circle, be in community, re-invision community, be extra kind to yourself and others. Remember we are in this together! No-one needs to suffer alone. Reach out! Love one another.
Something I have learnt is that by creating reliable self-care habits we can unlock the fullness of life. Be prepared to start feeling very full :-)! The best road to self care is to establish simple daily practices which reminds you of the gifts, benefits, blessings, you enjoy and the goodness that prevails in your life. Step by step we can reset our past programming and begin to treat ourselves with love.
about the program:
🫀It is an invitation to re-set, to gather and grow together
🫀Each day for 28 days you will receive an email with an attached PDF, featuring a prompt, a practice, a sample ritual, a quote/affirmation, and a seasonal recipe or two*. Some practices will be cumulative (and others a one time experience). Some days you will find the suggested action easy and some days perhaps a little more challenging, some days the rituals will speak right to you and other days you may want pass and to create your own.
* I try to keep them simple with items which most people have in their homes or can be found at the local grocery store, if I suggest a more specialized herb or ingredient I will offer more common alternatives also. I want to introduce nourishing herbal practices to you but also make it immediately and transformative
🫀You will be guided to create your own personal self care toolkit and manual.
🫀You will begin our time together by receiving one 20 min one-on-one phone/zoom session with me to discuss your holistic self-care needs and challenges (this will take place during week 1)
🫀We will end our time together with a community gathering (on zoom) where we'll gather and raise a cup (tea, cacao, spiked cider- whatever brings you joy) and celebrate each others growth and successes and share our journey.
🫀We will have a private Facebook page to document your progress and share challenges with other, I will be popping in daily to cheer you all along and offer inspiration and support.
What you need to participate in the class:
Really just show up and participate
🌱A Journal or notebook (a place to catch your thoughts) would be helpful
🌱30-45 minutes set aside for you each day during your 29-day experience
🌱Willingness to try new things! and find new ways to be in community.
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Together we will define Self Care and its importance.
Create a culture, community and Practice of Self care
Explore Spiritual, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
Be Intentional, Be Strong together
Create Ceremony and Prayer
Integrate and Inspire
Commit and Reward
Be in Gratitude
and Love
Join the Self - Care Revolution!
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We will begin this journey on Friday Feb 1st and be in-community until March 1st.
Program Fee:
Sliding Scale $33-$99
Paypal: The Art and Revolution of Self-Care (or request Venmo info)
A word about the sliding scale: Please offer what you feel comfortable paying. If you are able to pay more know that you are supporting someone who is struggling financially but feels like this program would benefit them. If you are buying the course and gifting it to someone please let me know. Once I receive your payment I will be emailing you more details.

about your guide:
I, Tony(a) Lemos have been a community herbalist for close to 30 years and have been the Director of Blazing Star Herbal School for 21 years guiding and mentoring herbal apprentices on their journeys with plant medicine. I am passionate about sharing my love of plants, people and the planet and helping people experience the feeling of connection which happens when communities are formed.
I am also passionate about Self Care, the intersection of herbalism and lifestyle, Sensory Plant Medicine, Spiritual Health with Plants and the Plant/Person relationship. I also offer holistic herbal lifestyle consultations and individualized healing sessions.
Beyond the Blazing Star Herbal School I am a published author and have lectured at multiple venues including the Northeast Women’s Herbal Conference, the Green Nations Gathering, the Flower Essence Conference, The Northeast Aromatherapy Conference, NOFA MASS, United Plant Savers and the CT Institute of Herbal Studies (1996-2006) and a multitude of local healing centers and yoga studios.
More than anything I love bringing people together who share interest in what it means to be in a healthy relationship with all sentient beings.