5 Questions for Brittany Nickerson

What’s the one thing that’s a must in this world?

Trust.  When we trust ourselves we are more confidant, self-assured and more fulfilled by our lives.  When we trust others we are more enriched by our relationships.  Trust can also serve as a source of motivation.  If we trust that things can get better we are more likely to work to make change – whether that is on the level of the political, social, economic, environmental, or interpersonal – trust and belief makes our efforts feel worth while.  From the perspective of holistic wellness, trusting our bodies is a key aspect of health.  If we trust that our body is capable of being healthy when we give it the right tools/building blocks, it creates a positive association that is healing, it also motivates us to want to care for our body – it is a reciprocal relationship.

What is the best purchase you’ve ever made?

My home is by far and away the best thing I have ever purchased!  I suppose you could say it was the hardest thing to purchase – it was a big decision and a big commitment.  It nourishes my family and my work each day and we work hard to nourish it back – tending the gardens and doing our best to serve as respectful stewards of the land.

What brings you the greatest joy?

Looking out my window right now, the garden is in full bloom – I can see the whole arc of colors from reds and oranges, to fuchsias, white and of course green.  Plants, wild and cultivated, and the privilege to work with them and teach others about them brings me so much joy!