Círculo De la Abuela April 2024
El Círculo “De la Abuela” (The Grandmother’s Circle) is a warm and welcoming space where we share stories, traditions, and special moments that connect us with our roots. It is made up of people of different ages, but we all share a common interest: keeping alive the teachings and values that our grandmothers have transmitted to us.
In the group, we meet regularly every Friday from 11am to 3pm to talk, learn traditional recipes, exchange experiences and reflect on the importance of family and community. Each member brings something unique, from endearing anecdotes to crafts, embroidery and sewing or life advice.
What most characterizes our circle is the feeling of closeness and mutual support. It is as if each meeting is a reminder that ancient wisdoms are still relevant in our modern lives. In the "Círculo De la Abuela", we not only share memories; we also create new moments that strengthen our ties and inspire us to value our roots.
It is also a space for reflection, learning and action that focuses on the struggles for social justice and the rights of immigrants. Inspired by the resilience and wisdom of our grandmothers, we work together to defend the values of equity, solidarity and human dignity.
The group is made up of diverse people, each with unique stories of migration and commitment to social causes. Our meetings are filled with deep conversations about topics such as discrimination, the defense of human rights, and the impact of immigration policies on our communities. In addition, we organize workshops, talks and events that promote understanding, inclusion and social change.
What sets “De la Abuela” apart is its connection to cultural roots and the strength of our collective stories. We believe that the legacy of our grandmothers—their struggle, sacrifice, and hope—is a powerful engine to transform our communities and build a more just future.
In this circle, we not only share ideas, but also act to support those facing challenges due to injustice and inequalities. We are a group committed to building a world where no one is excluded and everyone has the opportunity to prosper.
APRIL: The ladies proposed that they wanted to learn a new embroidery technique since they were only using techniques they were already used to. We started meeting at Toni's house doing the paper embroidery class, a new technique that we learned and wanted to put into practice. At the end of the meeting we discovered that the technique was actually very useful and that it helped us in future activities related to embroidery.
The importance of meeting periodically is to keep us connected and mentally active. The materials used were embroidery thread of different colors, embroidery needles.
The muicle (Justicia spicigera Schlect.), also called micle, is a plant native to Mexico, Costa Rica, Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala with many medicinal properties, helping to combat anemia, regulate menstruation, relieve pain, treat skin problems and eliminate bacteria and parasites.
These benefits are due to the fact that this plant is rich in pectins, mucilage, tannins, minerals, essential oils and flavonoids, providing antioxidant, antibacterial, antispasmodic and analgesic properties.
This plant can be found in natural product stores and the parts used of the muicle are its leaves, stems and flowers to prepare tea, juices, baths or compresses to place on the skin, its use being recommended only by a doctor or a specialist phytotherapist. in the use of medicinal plants.
What is it for?
The muicle is indicated in the following situations:
Headache
Anemia
Menstrual cramps
Menstrual disorders
Poor circulation
high blood pressure
Stomachache
Diarrhea
Cough
Bronchitis
Kidney infections
Nerves and insomnia
Depression
How to prepare muicle tea
Muicle tea can be prepared with its branches, flowers or leaves depending on what you want to treat, as follows:
Ingredients:
Use 3 tablespoons (leaves, branches or flowers);
1 cup of water
Natural honey (optional)
Preparation mode:
Boil the water and then add the muicle, turn off the heat and let it rest for about 15 minutes. Once that time has passed, strain and serve the preparation and sweeten with natural honey.
Nine ladies came to the tea workshop to participate and learn how to prepare homemade muicle tea. The idea of this workshop arose from the need of women to seek relief for the pain they suffer from without having to depend on unnatural pills that damage their health in the long term.
