Hello,
Firstly, I would like to apologize for posting without an introduction.
I am Mariah, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found this community, all thanks to my geek husband who introduced me here.
A little about myself: I work as a theatre nurse, and at the start of the pandemic, I contracted COVID Delta quite severely, which forced me to take nearly a year off. This pause provided me with an opportunity to reflect on how precious life is and to connect with the world of nature through foraging. It's a peaceful and mindful activity that has been incredibly healing.
While I deeply love my nursing career, I've come to realize that my true passion lies in working with nature. Despite dedicating 20 years to my nursing profession (I became a nurse at the age of 19), I never had the time to explore my passion. As you can imagine, nursing is always demanding and busy.
As long as I can still venture out (haha), I'm determined to dive deeper into the world of foraging. It offers fantastic exercise, the refreshing embrace of fresh air, and the bonus of boosting your body's microbiome. Rain or shine, warmth or cold, I venture out, for without it, my day feels incomplete.
Moreover, given the current state of the world, these foraging skills may prove vital. They could be indispensable if society were to break down, and we needed to forage for food. In the past, I would unknowingly trample wild plants without recognizing their potential. I now hold a deep respect for every plant on Earth and appreciate their beauty.
I'm also passionate about creating natural skincare products, and I use exclusively homemade skincare. I'm looking forward to sharing some tips with you.
I've also started a few groups with the intention of creating archives. Everyone is more than welcome to join; we can share and learn together.
I hope this clears up any thoughts of "Who is this person posting strange things" (haha).
That's about it for now, and I hope to connect with all of you soon.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Mariah 💚
Wild Foraging
Wonders of Nature
Natural Skincare