💜 Lavendel – Ruhe, Reinheit & stille Kraft Lavendel ist eine Pflanze, die Herz und Körper gleichermaßen berührt. Seit jeher gilt er als Symbol für Ruhe, Reinheit, Heilung und Gelassenheit. In manchen Regionen steht er auch für Demut und Erinnerung. Seit Jahrhunderten nutzen Menschen ihn: ✨ um das Nervensystem zu beruhigen und Entspannung zu finden ✨ zur Reinigung von Wunden und zur Heilung ✨ für erholsamen Schlaf und gegen ängstliche Gedanken ✨ als Duft voller Eleganz und Spiritualität Seine Blüten sind essbar, sein Duft unverkennbar, und sein ätherisches Öl gehört bis heute zu den kostbarsten Heilmitteln – sowohl in der Naturheilkunde als auch im Alltag. Doch jenseits all seiner praktischen Anwendungen trägt der Lavendel eine besondere Energie: Er erinnert uns daran, langsamer zu werden. Zu atmen. Zurückzukehren in unsere innere Balance. Für mich flüstert er: Du bist genug, so wie du bist. Dieses Video ist zwar auf Deutsch gesprochen, doch ich hoffe sehr, dass die Energie des Lavendels auch in euch spürbar wird. 💜 Herzlichst,The German Girl in the Garden 💜 Lavender – Calm, Purity & Silent Strength Lavender is a plant that touches both heart and body. It has always been a symbol of calm, purity, healing and serenity. In some regions it also stands for humility and remembrance. For centuries people have used it: ✨ to soothe the nervous system and bring relaxation ✨ to cleanse wounds and support healing ✨ to ease sleep and soften anxious thoughts ✨ as a fragrance of elegance and spirituality Its flowers are edible, its scent unmistakable, and its essential oil remains one of the most cherished remedies – in natural medicine as well as in daily life. But beyond all practical uses, Lavender carries an energy: It reminds us to slow down. To breathe To return to inner balance. For me, it whispers: You are enough, just as you are. This video is spoken in German, but I truly hope that the energy of Lavender will still resonate with you. 💜 Warmly,The German Girl in the Garden

A huge wave of appreciation and congratulations to three incredible members of our community who have just reached Level 4! Let's give a round of applause for: 👏 @Marama Elizabeth 👏 @Jessica Keck 👏 @Elizabeth O'Carroll 👏 @Anca Moldovan Reaching this level is a significant milestone. It represents dedication, active participation, and a beautiful commitment to personal growth and collective learning. Thank you for all the energy, insights, and positive contributions you bring here. As a special thank you, our Level 4 members now have exclusive access to the new lesson module: "Crafting Fermented Probiotic Drinks." We can't wait to hear about your kvass, kombucha, and other fermenting adventures! This is what our community is all about—growing together, celebrating each other, and sharing the knowledge that leads to a more vibrant, self-sufficient life. Keep shining, and let's all keep rising! ✨ P.S. To everyone on the path: Every comment, every shared experience, and every question brings you closer to your next breakthrough. Keep going! We see you and we celebrate your journey, too.

Hallo zusammen 🌿mein Name ist Jessica. Ich lebe im Süden Deutschlands in einem großen Permakultur-Garten, wo ich Gemüse anbaue, Wild- und Heilkräuter begleite und mit meinen Hühnern, Hunden und der Natur im Alltag verbunden bin. Meine Arbeit und Leidenschaft sind es, Menschen dabei zu unterstützen, über die Natur wieder mehr bei sich selbst anzukommen. Ich freue mich sehr, hier bei euch in dieser Gruppe dabei zu sein. Als kleines Willkommensgeschenk habe ich ein kurzes Video mitgebracht, das ich dem Wegerich gewidmet habe. In Deutschland nennen wir ihn manchmal den „Fußabdruck des weißen Mannes“. Für mich steht er für stille Stärke, Trittfestigkeit und leise Weisheit. Er wächst dort, wo wir gehen, bleibt bestehen, heilt still und schenkt uns Nahrung und Kraft. Genau so wünsche ich mir auch den Austausch hier in dieser Gemeinschaft: ehrlich, lebendig, nährend – nicht laut, sondern getragen von Weisheit und Offenheit. Das Video ist auf Deutsch gesprochen, aber ich hoffe sehr, dass die Botschaft und die Energie trotzdem bei euch ankommen. 💚 Herzlichst, The German Girl in the Garden Hello everyone 🌿my name is Jessica. I live in the south of Germany on a large permaculture garden, where I grow vegetables, work with wild and medicinal herbs, and share life with my chickens, my dogs, and the rhythms of nature. My passion is to help people reconnect with themselves through nature. I’m very happy to be part of this group. As a small welcome gift, I’d like to share a short video I created about Plantain. In Germany we sometimes call it the “footprint of the white man.” For me, it symbolizes quiet strength, resilience, and silent wisdom. It grows where we walk, it doesn’t break when stepped on – it remains, heals quietly, and offers both food and medicine. That’s also how I imagine our exchange here in this community: honest, alive, nourishing – not loud, but full of wisdom and openness. The video is spoken in German, but I truly hope that its message and energy will still resonate with you. 💚

A truly special welcome to our newest member, @Roger Johansson ! For those who may not know, Roger is the visionary behind ParaguayNext, an incredible community and resource for anyone building or planning a life in Paraguay. It's a practical, supportive space that helps make life here not just easier, but richer. Roger, it's a genuine honor to have you here in our Nature Inspired Living community. Your work in building connection and practical knowledge for life in Paraguay is deeply inspiring. While your community focuses on the "how" of building a life here, our space is dedicated to the "why" and the "with whom"—the quiet, profound work of co-creating with the natural world. We explore the art of fermenting, the magic of seed-saving, the medicine of wild plants, and the daily rituals that root us to this beautiful land. Having your presence here feels like a beautiful synergy. We are thrilled to learn from your perspective and are so glad you've chosen to join our circle. Welcome aboard. We can't wait to see what connections and conversations blossom. @everyone

Let’s build the longest chain of connected sentences our community has ever seen! Here’s how it works: 👉 THE RULE: Each new comment starts with the LAST WORD of the previous sentence. 🎯 THE GOAL: Create a fun, flowing, and surprising story together — full of creativity, wisdom, or pure playful imagination. 💬 EXAMPLE: - 1st comment: *"THE sun rose slowly over the quiet GARDEN."* - 2nd comment: *" GARDEN magic begins when we pay ATTENTION."* - 3rd comment: *"ATTENTION is the first step toward CONNECTION."* 🚨 IMPORTANT: → Always write your next sentence as a new comment (not a reply!) → Use "Replies" for side conversations or cheering each other on → Tag someone you’d love to see continue the story (optional but fun!) Let’s see where our collective imagination takes us. ✍️✨ Let the storytelling begin...