Star of Bethlehem, the flower that lights up the darkness of the soul
The Star of Bethlehem is the flower that consoles inconsolable people, furthers aims and excites attention when everything seems dull and uninteresting.
Stefania Piloni
Contributor
I’m a doctor by choice, a gynecologist for female solidarity, homoeopath and phytotherapist for love of humane medicine that is vast and integrated. I teach Phytotherapy at Milan University, grow medicinal herbs, have the privilege of being mother to Sofia, Sara and Giacomo. I am author of books about health and sexuality and a novel on love and eroticism.
Favourite quote:
“Who throws seeds into the wind will make the sky blossom” (Ivan, street poet)
The Star of Bethlehem is the flower that consoles inconsolable people, furthers aims and excites attention when everything seems dull and uninteresting.
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