I gathered these little flowers (some from the fields and some from the garden) during the Spring of 2019. I dried them and stored them in a jar. This jar was hidden behind many other jars with other herbs in the
back of the cupboard. A friend of mine once asked me why I need to have so many herbs for tea. She was somehow implying that perhaps I should consider reducing them in order to make more space in the closet (it’s true the cupboard is pretty full!). Oh, but no! Each herb is unique. Each herb has its own medicinal
purpose and I (all of us actually) need all of them in different occasions. Whether they serve a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual healing, each herb has its purpose in my closet. Yes, sometimes I forget they are there. But that’s maybe because they are not needed at those particular moment.

When I found the jar with these flower again 2 days ago I was delighted! They were so bright and colourful and their gorgeous scent was still there. With closed eyes I inhaled deeply and immediately my mind brought
back these wonderful journey of gathering them with care, drying them with patience and storing them with hope that one day they will work as healing. Now it’s their moment. In the coldest days of the year, a tea with wild chamomile, Cyprus wild lavender and rose nurture the soul, bring warmth to the heart, fill with gratitude the mind.

Eleni Michail