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Month: July 2018

Kayakalp: Paradise on Earth

On July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 By Carolyn Herbst LewisIn Reflection, TravelLeave a comment

I dreamt a few nights ago that I was packing to return to India. My backpack was open, and I was considering which clothes to tuck inside. I was heading to Kayakalp, and I couldn't wait to get there. Ever since I returned from India a few weeks ago, I have been thinking about when …

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A Time for Lavender

On July 15, 2018 By Carolyn Herbst LewisIn Reflection1 Comment

Ask someone to name medicinal herbs, and they are likely to include lavender in their list. Lavender has long been appreciated for its many uses -- such as the herb's alleged ability to preserve one's chastity (when carried in a sachet), its aid in relieving headaches or melancholy, and even its antimicrobial properties for cleaning …

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