The Journal

Where herbal wisdom, astrology, and embodied living meet

Stop Digging Up the F*cking Seed

Stop Digging Up the F*cking Seed

Taylor Sappington
Published on: 30/08/2026

What gardening can teach us about intention, patience, healing, and the urge to keep digging up the seed before it has time to grow.

gardeningintentionhealingpatiencegrowth
Being Capable Is Exhausting

Being Capable Is Exhausting

Taylor Sappington
Published on: 16/08/2026

What happens when being capable becomes a survival strategy—and how noticing our reactions can create space for a different response.

self-awarenesspatternsnervous systemhealingembodied living
The Mirror We Keep Missing

The Mirror We Keep Missing

Taylor Sappington
Published on: 04/08/2026

A deeper look at parasites, cleansing, and the uncomfortable ways our own patterns can mirror what we fear in the world around us.

somatic wellnesssymptomspatternshealingself-awareness
The Work Begins When You Get Home

The Work Begins When You Get Home

Taylor Sappington
Published on: 28/07/2026

Healing may begin in extraordinary experiences, but the real work starts when you return home and have to live what you learned.

healingintegrationsomatic wellnesspsychedelicsself-awareness
The Intelligence of Symptoms

The Intelligence of Symptoms

Taylor Sappington
Published on: 07/07/2026

Why the questions we ask about symptoms matter, and how listening to the body can change the way we understand health and healing.

symptomsbody wisdomherbal medicinesomatic wellnesshealing