.png){kind=small}
Building a Generation That’s Built Different
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
As I walk through the park, I see food everywhere.
Grapes dangling from vines.
Poke berries hidden in plain sight.
Edible nuts scattered on the ground.
Medicine growing wild right next to the sidewalk. And yet, so many people walk by—eyes glued to their phones—completely unaware that they’re surrounded by food and healing.
That moment always reminds me how far we’ve drifted from the kind of awareness our ancestors had.
See, they didn’t just eat.
They knew.
They could recognize a plant by its shape, smell, or even the way the wind moved through its leaves.
Today, we eat fast food so quickly we barely notice the seeds, let alone the plant it came from.
And when it comes time to identify it in the wild, we’re lost. Wild fruit is smaller, more tart, and not bred for sweetness the way store produce is.
We’ve bred convenience, not connection.
And that disconnect—between our senses and our surroundings—is part of what weakens us.
If we’re going to build a generation that’s stronger than the one before, we have to start with knowledge that can’t be taken away. You can lose money, a job, or even your home—but you can’t lose what you know how to do with your own hands.
We need to teach skills that can save lives:
how to identify wild foods, how to make medicine, how to read the land and not just labels.
That’s why at Yah’s Apothecary, we don’t just hand you a list of “cool herbs to try.”
We teach how to think like an herbalist.
Because if you can’t identify it, describe it, or teach it to a child, then you don’t really understand it.
Knowledge should be active,
not memorized.
Here are a few small ways to start rebuilding that kind of strength:
Slow down when you eat.
Look at the seeds and textures of your food.
Notice what’s inside and how it grows.
Take nature walks.
Pay attention to what’s around you.
Try to identify one new plant each week.
Compare wild and store-bought.
Taste how different real food is from what we’ve bred for sweetness and size.
Share what you learn.
Teach your children, nieces, nephews, or community.
That’s how knowledge multiplies.
This is how we build a generation that’s different—one that’s aware, equipped, and able to feed both body and spirit. When you can walk outside and recognize food, medicine, and purpose in the same place others see weeds—that’s when you know you’re building a generation that’s built to last.
If you’re ready to learn this way, the way our ancestors once did—with understanding, and hands-on practice—our Holistic Practitioner Elite Program is where you start.
We’ll teach you how to see, think, and heal differently.
Below is a list of curated blogs to help you do just that....
"First Time Forager, Here's What You Need to Know"
“What Is African Herbalism? A 3-Part Exploration”
“African-American Herbalism: Calling All Black Herbalists”
“Why I Study African Herbalism — You Should Too”
FAQ
Q: Why is it important to learn about wild plants?
Because it connects you back to your food and medicine. When you know what’s growing around you, you’re no longer dependent on what’s being sold to you.
Q: What’s the difference between wild fruit and store-bought fruit?
Wild fruit is smaller, often more tart, and not bred for sweetness or looks. It’s closer to how food was originally designed to nourish us.
Q: Can anyone learn to identify plants?
Yes. It just takes patience, observation, and practice. Start small and consistent—you’ll be surprised how quickly you learn.
Q: Why does Yah’s Apothecary teach differently?
Because we believe real herbalism starts with understanding, not memorization. You should be able to identify herbs, explain them simply, and use them confidently in daily life.
Q: Where should I start if I want to learn?
Join our Holistic Practitioner Elite Program—it’s designed to help you grow from basic knowledge to full understanding, step by step, in a way that honors Yah and serves your community.
Comments