I attended a course with a master herbalist who began the class by asking, “From which direction was the wind blowing today?” No one could answer.  He continued to ask a number of questions all relating to the subtleties of nature.  As a class we were only able to answer one question. We knew it was a new moon. As individuals we had not been present in our day to notice to subtleties. These details are important for people who are in touch with and rely upon the land, seasons, rainfall and tides.  Unfortunately those of us who rely upon alarm clocks, the subway and Starbucks, often do not pay attention.   […]