Hamida the Herbalist
Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum morifolium red brown
Positive qualities: Shifting the ego identification from one’s personality to a higher spiritual identity; feeling oneself as transpersonal and transcendent.
Science or Superstition
What a strange mix of science, medicine, religion, and superstition! Hamida switches spiritual traditions like an insect buzzing from one flower to another. First it’s A.A., then Bhudism, then Wicca… now referring to god as He, and then She, and finally even IT! Interspersed are recipies for balms, salves, and sprays. And with each article there’s a photo of a plant (perhaps) along with it’s scientific name.
Individual or Universal
Hamida starts with a personal story of “tragedy”. Example: “I have been experiencing this as a problem with my balance and by having many small accidents around the house and garden, such as stubbing my toes constantly.” He / She generalizes this to some sort of human condition: “Many people are going through major changes such as losing jobs, having to move after years in one place, financial difficulties, deaths, illness and separation.” Then s/he makes some sort of psychic prediction: “Attending to everyday tasks with attention and care, can move us out of a negative space and give us peace.”
- The anecdotes provide a sense of warmth and
- …add a personal touch to the site.
- I’m intrigued by the advice.
- I find the photos charming.
- The science stimulates my more practical side and
- ..the spirituality nurtures my soul.
The recipies, themselves, are a rare find and they, alone, would make the site worth frequenting.
Underlying this there seems to be a subtle but constant pitch for the oils and essences sold in her own “Etsy” store. Though you might prefer to drift off into Meme land and discover “What flower are you” (Both featured in the sidebar). Finally, read some of the comments: Her visitors seem just as interested and knowledgable about which smells cure which spiritual maladies as she is!
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