51 | Embodying Stewardship and Radical Presence with Karma Maymi of Clary Sage Herbarium

When was the last time you deeply felt your relationship to the world around you? To the land, to the plants, to the ways in which everything is interconnected?In this philosophical and exploratory conversation with Karma Maymi the steward of Clary Sage Herbarium in Portland, Oregon, we discuss the concept of stewardship and what it means to be in relationship with our surroundings. Our discussion delves into the complexities of ownership, the role of conditioning in our lives, and the importance of patience and deep presence in how we show up in our communities.This episode is an invitation to contemplate the interconnectedness of nature and our human experience, inviting listeners to recognize how beautifully devoted we all are, even when we inevitably fall short of our aspirations and expectations.Read the transcript at: https://settlingisbullshit.com/2025/08/21/stewardship-karma-maymi-clary-sage-herbarium/Support the podcast on Patreon at SettlingIsBullshit https://www.patreon.com/SettlingIsBullshitConnect with Karma & Clary Sage HerbariumOrder supplies online at ClarySageHerbarium.com or visit the shop in Portland at 2901 NE Alberta St (and say hi to Karma in person!)Follow Clary Sage on Instagram @ClarySageHerbarium https://www.instagram.com/clarysageherbarium?igsh=N3BkZXFtcDQ0cTdqResources, References, and LinksVipassana meditation. A practice focused on observing oneself without judgment, the name means “to see things as they really are.” https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-vipassana-meditationTurtle Island. “‘Turtle Island' is the name for the lands now known as North and Central America. It is a name used by some Indigenous peoples who believe their land was formed on the back of a turtle.” https://deadlystory.com/page/culture/articles/World_s_Indigenous_Peoples_Day/Turtle_IslandPermaculture. A framework striving for sustainable and ecologically responsible ways of living (that often includes growing food). https://www.permaculture.co.uk/what-is-permaculture/