Moonlit Musings - By Courtney Hynes

07/11/2026

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Nature reminds us what life feels like to exist unapologetically. Everything follows its own rhythm, expressing its true nature without needing to become something else. Being surrounded by that authenticity reminds us of our own true nature.

Note: this is a poetic piece meant as a psychological and phenomenological observation about how humans experience nature, not a literal claim about ecology or animal behavior.

07/08/2026

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07/05/2026

Saving the red clover from the carpet of clover that the Mister is about to mow down. (Don’t worry, he has a section of the yard that is a no go zone 🛑). I guess this is why my family thinks I’m crazy 🤔 Fair. However waste not want not. ☺️

07/03/2026

First batch of herbs from the garden! 🪴 As I’ve been studying herbalism, it’s been the most intriguing thing learning how the most simple of ingredients, can have the biggest impact. I find that it can be one of the hardest switches to make in our brain having grown up in a society that teaches we “need more”.

🪴 Sometimes the answer is truly simple, we just need to stop over complicating & overthinking. 💭

07/02/2026

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What is Animism?

Animism is the belief that the natural world is alive with spirit or personhood. Rather than seeing nature as a collection of objects or resources, animists understand trees, rivers, mountains, animals and even particular places as beings with their own presence, worthy of respect.

Unlike pantheism, which sees the divine as present throughout the universe as a whole, animism focuses on the individuality of the world around us. An ancient oak, a flowing river or a weathered hill is not simply part of nature, it may be regarded as having its own spirit, awareness or identity.

Animism is one of humanity's oldest ways of understanding the world and has appeared in many cultures across the globe. Today, many pagans incorporate animistic ideas into their spiritual practice, approaching the land with reverence, making offerings, acknowledging land spirits, or simply cultivating a respectful relationship with the places they visit.

Animism is not a single religion, nor does it prescribe one set of beliefs. For some, it means believing that spirits inhabit the landscape. For others, it is a way of recognising that humans are part of a wider community of living beings rather than separate from it.

At its heart, animism invites us to see the world not as something to be owned or controlled, but as something to be respected, listened to and lived alongside.
-Woodlarking

07/02/2026

Such a beautiful, simple “weed” - packed with so much power. ☺️ Spent July 1st honouring the Crone - the wisdom of the past, the present, and the future. 🐦‍⬛ And thankful for the patch of Yarrow right outside my front door that has tripled in size since last year. These beauties are the start of what looks to be a bountiful harvest this season. 🥹

Have decided that it is time for me to get my butt in gear - step out of this comfort zone of mine - and attend some markets. I have committed to my first one (in many years) this September. Will have all the deets soon 🏰 ☺️

06/27/2026

I took a little pause… ✨

lost & found.

03/30/2026

When your teenager asks for something for teenage skin thangs…you can’t disappoint! Kept it simple and mild (sometimes less, is more) she’s my biggest critic so I know she will give me the bad before the good, and tell me it doesn’t work before all of a sudden it’s miraculously worked, the jar is empty and she needs more 🤣 And knowing she will probably see this…love ya kid! ☺️ Keeps m on my toes, that one. 🙃

03/25/2026

Small Lot of Arnica Balm fresh off the press and available!

✨ 2 oz Jars - $25.00/per ✨

(I clearly was asleep when labeling these as 1 oz…)

A little goes a long way, amazing for sore and tired muscles and all those pains that have come with this Winter Chaos and constant shovelling 😅

❄️ Can we all collectively ask Old Man Winter very nicely to just…go the fckkk to sleep?! 🌬️ 😂

02/12/2026

If Vicks V***r Rub went for a walk in the boreal forest and came back emotionally regulated - it would be this. 🌲

Mullein + Spruce to soothe, warm, and help you breathe a little deeper without that menthol punch.

I tried to keep the scent as grounding as possible, and I feel like I achieved it. A mix of Spruce & Mint, with a slight citrus finish, it’ll be the new go-to in this house when that chest/lungs and cough starts aching. 🌬️

Small batch, only 3 of each size available:

1 oz - $15.00
2oz - $25.00

*Each cream/salve goes through multiple steps prior to coming to fruition. First, herbs are infused into oils to extract their constituents, typically for ~6 weeks. If I did not harvest myself, I have sought out a like minded forager and only use the highest quality herbs I can find. Then, selected and crafted into small batches to ensure freshness and care into each jar. 🫙 Ingredients used for infusing and crafting creams and salves are of the highest quality I can find for its purpose, including local beeswax from local beekeepers. 🐝
**Please note that I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose and or claim that any of this is a cure. Herbs are a form of natural medicine, and as with any medicine, all of our bodies are different and can react differently so it is important to patch test prior to use. ☺️