Healing is what happens underground

What Alfalfa Taught Me About Healing

I didn’t expect to fall in love with alfalfa.

It’s not flashy.
It doesn’t smell like lavender or shimmer like rose petals.
It’s quiet. Subtle. Easy to overlook.

But in so many ways, that’s exactly what drew me to it.

When I started growing herbs at home, I was drawn to the ones everyone talks about — the bold, the beautiful, the ones with the Pinterest-worthy petals. But then there was alfalfa, sprouting gently in the background, doing what it’s always done: offering nourishment, quietly. Softly. Without fanfare.

At first, it didn’t feel like much.
And then… it taught me everything.

🌿 Healing is what happens underground.

Alfalfa is known for its deep root system — roots that can stretch up to 20 feet into the earth. That kind of reach doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, darkness, patience. But those roots? They make alfalfa one of the most resilient and nourishing plants on the planet.

And in that way, alfalfa mirrored my own healing.
There were months, even years, where I couldn’t see growth on the surface.
But underneath — in places no one else could see — my roots were reaching.
Deeper. Stronger. Preparing me for the life I was meant to bloom into.

💚 It's okay to be the quiet one. 

In a world that praises boldness, sometimes healing looks like being still.

Like choosing solitude. Like growing gently, without needing to be seen.

Alfalfa reminded me that value doesn’t have to be loud.
That some of the most potent medicine comes from the plants — and the people — who simply show up, day after day, offering quiet care.

🌸 Nourishment is sacred.

Alfalfa is packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant magic. It's often used to support hormone balance, detoxification, and overall vitality. In the metaphysical world, it’s linked to prosperity, peace, and protection.

But to me, alfalfa’s greatest gift was this: it asked nothing of me except presence.
Water. Sunlight. A little space to grow. Just like we all need.

So now, when I include alfalfa in a bath soak or tea blend, it’s more than an ingredient.
It’s a love letter to every version of me who was still in the dark, still digging deep, still trying to believe in the possibility of bloom.

To anyone reading this who’s quietly healing —
You’re not behind.
You’re not broken.
You’re growing roots.

And one day soon, you’ll feel the sun again.

With love and wild softness,
Bethany
Founder, Wanderlust Wellness