Let's pour a cup of herbal tea and extend a truly warm welcome to our newest member, @Rich Guy ! We are so delighted you've found your way to our Natural Inspired Living community. This is a space where we remember that wellness is not a destination, but a relationship—a continuous conversation with the natural world. Here, we explore the quiet magic of co-creation, whether it's through fermenting probiotic brews, listening to the wisdom of a garden sage plant, or simply learning to drink our water with mindful presence. Rich, to help us welcome you and get to know your unique journey, we'd love to hear what draws your spirit: - What aspect of nature-inspired living is currently calling to you? Is it the art of fermentation, the peace of a tea ceremony, foraging for wild edibles, or perhaps something else entirely? - Do you have a favorite plant ally, herb, or a natural practice that grounds you? Your presence here enriches our collective journey. There are no experts here, only fellow travelers sharing the path. We learn and grow together. Welcome to the circle. We can't wait to connect and see what you share with us.

Hello inspired souls! I've been feeling the beautiful energy in this group and wondering if you'd like to take our connection to the next level with live calls. Since our community is spread across the globe, making timing work for everyone is our first step. To help me understand what's possible, I need your help! Could you let me know in the comments: - Where in the world you are (or your timezone, e.g., PST, CET, AEST). - What kind of live session would get you excited to join? (A Q&A, a workshop, or a simple social hour?). As your guide, I'm in Paraguay (PYT time), and I'm committed to finding a time that works across many timezones. Your voice is essential in this! Thank you for helping us grow together.

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a real-life snapshot of my small hobby-business journey with you — and I’d love your thoughts. I make healthy raw vegan sweets (no added sugar) and recently sent samples to four very different outlets. The feedback I got was incredibly diverse — and revealing: --- #### 🧾 The Feedback 1. Small Artisan Shop “Packaging great, product great, customers love it! When can I get more?” 2. Local Farm Shop (sells bio-veg + animal products) “Font on packaging too small, customers can’t read ingredients. Rolls sell better than slabs. No special sales excitement.” 3. Large Organic-Producer and Distributor “The products don’t taste sweet enough. If you create sweeter recipes, we could test again with our customers.” 4. Direct Customer (visiting Paraguay soon) “Price okay, weight and packaging adapted to my needs. Loved that the slabs can be folded to save space.” --- ### 🧠 My Hobby-Business Reflections As a hobbyist, I have the freedom to: - Adapt products for each partner - Only work with those who align with my values - Decide whether effort = worth (for me, the seller, the client, and nature) But I’m at a crossroads: Option A: Customize for each feedback type (improve packaging, create sweeter version, keep the excited partners). Option B: Focus only on the enthusiastic and constructive partners — and let go of the mismatches. Option C: Close this “hobby-shop” and find new products or partners that fit better from the start. --- ### 💬 Let’s Inspire Each Other! Feedback like this is pure gold — it’s how we grow. I’d love to hear from you: - What products or services do you offer? - What’s the most surprising or useful feedback you’ve received? - How do you decide which feedback to act on — and which to let go? Your stories and approaches can help all of us navigate the beautiful, messy, and real journey of sharing what we love with the world. Can’t wait to learn from your experiences! 🙌✨

💜 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

No matter where you are in the world — whether you’re harvesting your own tree, shopping at a local market, or enjoying imported treats — most of us have citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, or others in our kitchens from time to time. Instead of letting any part go to waste… We’d love to hear your ideas, tips, or family traditions ↓ 🍊 How do you use your citrus fruits beyond the juice? 🍋 Do you have creative ways to use the peels, pulp, or even seeds? ♻️ Have you discovered uses for citrus in cooking, cleaning, beauty, gardening, or something totally unexpected? 🌍 What’s your favorite zero-waste citrus tip? Let’s gather a world of inspiration together — share your wisdom below! 👇 Can’t wait to read your ideas! #CommunityWisdom #CitrusSeason #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving #ShareAndLearn