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kate gardiner clearlight's avatar

An apothecary print shop sounds like the stuff my little hobbit dreams are made of 😍 excited for any and all magic that comes through you!!

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Yay!! Thanks Kate :) definitely creating this next chapter with all of the hobbits in mind!

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Archaic Joy's avatar

Blessings on this next leg of the journey!

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thank you Emily!

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Amanda Dixie's avatar

This all sounds very exciting. Wishing you all the best for everything you decide to do.

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thank you Amanda!

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Maggie Schilb's avatar

I love so many points you shared! I feel in a very similar space like you said about possibilities and transitioning to new beginnings. My life is at a juncture as well and I am excited for the future as I navigate my landscaping, writing, and maybe some kind of teaching element. Thank you for sharing your transition, I find it inspiring! I look forward to reading your updates. :)

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thank you Maggie! As much as people snub their noses at "new year resolutions", I think it does give us a moment to reflect and also to plan ahead for where we want our lives to go next. It can be such a powerful space to manifest something new. Best of luck on your own journey my friend!

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Farai's avatar

always on point Val, I am sowing some starts of my own. Especially around writing and publishing as well. Your writing is a boon! Thank you and best of luck .

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thank you! It's been so great to do some collaborating with you, and I can't wait to see what you've got in store! Your words and photos are so special. Cheers to a new year!

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Susan Meeker-Lowry's avatar

I love this post. I love your bitters, and I also totally understand where you are coming from. I’ve had to make similar difficult decisions in my business, Gaia’s Garden Herbals. Total support. And the pic of you and Tulsi - gorgeous! I could smell it through the ipad. I grow it myself, this year in grow bags on my balcony. It is an essential. ❤️

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thank you Susan! Its good to know you understand the struggle with an herbal business! It certainly isn't for the faint of heart. There are so many folks out there navigating the waters of the FDA so well and putting out good medicine. But it made me just feel more disconnected from what I love most about herbalism. Mmm yes I can't wait to start Tulsi seeds again in a few months! Absolutely essential 😁 thank you for all your support on this journey too by the way.

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Holly Wielkoszewski's avatar

I'm sorry to hear this (I loved your bitters!) But excited for your new journey!

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thank you so much Holly for all of the support you've shown me on this path. It's been such an honor. It was such a tough decision, but I'm looking forward to seeing where we go from here :)

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Mary Morgaine Squire's avatar

Val, I honor you for honoring yourself and knowing and acting upon what needs to be let go and what needs to grow. I have Lunica on my desk, and am so excited to begin my daily relationship with this planner as we enter 2024! You are a beam of light to the world.

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Val Alcorn's avatar

So grateful for the wisdom you've shared over the years Mary! And so grateful I got to capture some of it in the planner :) I hope you love it. Happiest new year to you!

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Sara Catherine Lichon's avatar

Congratulations on this new chapter! So excited to see what comes next! While it's hard to let old things go, it's exciting to watch you grow and evolve. Cheers to the future!

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Thanks Sara! It was a long time coming, but it feels good to finally say it out loud, hah. Happiest new year to you!

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Lutska Botanica's avatar

It's so tough to let go of the potions that others have grown to love. But I hope it helps you feel more free to create what is calling you now :)

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Val Alcorn's avatar

It was definitely such a hard choice! I loved making them, and glad that people enjoyed them, but I'm excited to see where this new path goes too. Thank you for the support!

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Alicen Grey's avatar

What a beautiful image and fascinating interpretation of its symbolism 💜

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Marija Petkovska's avatar

beautiful unfolding. sowing seeds and letting them go to be what they will. a lovely reminder. allowing life to be expressed through us. excited for your evolving offerings! as well as my own stars planted and blooming this year <3 may it be one filled with joy and pleasure.

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Val Alcorn's avatar

Best of luck on your sowing in this new year! Such a blessing to be able to plant things so freely.

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Jenny's avatar

You inspire me 💜🪴

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Val Alcorn's avatar

My heart! So glad to have you here Jennifer. Thank you!

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