WHO WOULD HAVE EVER dreamt that this little girl from the small, once unfamiliar village of Ellerton, St George, would be a herbal/wellness columnist for the world through the NATION newspaper?
Who would have visualised that the same little girl who graduated from Princess Margaret Secondary School would become a Royal Fidelity National Distinguished Teacher and an incredible cook?
Believe me, from the age of five I knew I would become what I became and more. I owe this to my dearly departed father Estrum “Ralph” Maynard who taught me how to exercise confidence and use my abilities magically. I am a very confident woman and knew intuitively that I would bloom like a flower to assist in brightening the world.
You too are destined to be like any flower and from wherever you are reading this column. Do not let anyone define you or cast negative aspirations on your horizon. You were born to be great.
This article formulated in my mind as I watched a YouTube video featuring Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna. I am very thrilled with the confidence that Rihanna demonstrates. Therefore, take my advice: Follow your dreams and if you are disrespected, verbally tortured or rejected, always remember that you have to overcome all obstacles.
This column would not allow me time to explain the thousands of obstacles I encountered in this life. Incredibly, I found or created a bridge to cross those obstacles and that bridge is called “opportunity”. You too must create a bridge of opportunity to your dream destinations.
When your bridge is created, place a bunch of silent doctor tulips on your mahogany desk. Today, I am going to brighten your day with some fascinating information about tulips, scientifically known as tulipa.
On the web page www.medplants.net, the source notes: “Tulip flowers are known to be an excellent poultice for insect bites, bee stings, burns, and rashes on the skin.” Research also revealed that tulips may also treat colds, coughs, hay fever, sinus pain, headaches and can reduce the risk of cancer.
The above web page further stated that during World War II, “the Dutch overcame the scarcity of food by eating the bulbs of tulips which is a healthy and nutritious food. In Afghanistan, tulip is eaten to gain strength and in Britain the tuna, stuffed tulips recipe (maddocksfarmorganics.co.uk/latest-blog/tulip-recipes-stuffed-tulip-petals/) is a classic dish for special occasions”.
Finally, for 2017, continue to follow your dreams, build positive bridges, introduce others to this column and tell them to read it, believe in your Creator, read about the star seeds and fly with the eagles. I wish you a blooming 2017.
Annette Maynard-Watson, a teacher and herbal educator, may be contacted via silentdoctors@gmail.com or by telephone 250-6450.
DISCLAIMER: It is not our intention to prescribe or make specific claims for any products. Any attempts to diagnose or treat real illness should come under the direction of your health care provider.