I used to have an herb store on the outskirts of Austin, Texas. One of the services I provided there was custom “readings” and blends of flower essences to help my customers with their emotional aches and pains. Flower essences are vibrational preparations that are uniquely suited for working with the psyche, which, as we all know, is closely linked to all that ails us. They contain no chemical constituents, are harmless, and do not interfere with any other form of therapy or medication. Somewhat like homeopathy, but different. In short, THEY ARE FABULOUS! I am myself currently in unfamiliar emotional territory as I am in the midst of some challenges I’ve never dealt with before. Very unsettling. So coming across this blog post written by some dear friends who work with esoterica, metaphysics, and other realms, was very timely for me — a good reminder of some of the healing and helpful remedies I have at hand here in my home pharmacopoeia to make good use of. Think I’ll go make myself a custom blend of flower essences as soon as I finish this post! I do have full permission to put up my friends’ article; check them out here, at The Esoteric School of Shamanism and Magic. I hope you find this post helpful… especially if you’re having a bit of a hard time right now.
Fear, despair, and uncertainty … that certainly captures the nature of the times for many people. And into the breach comes … flower ssences! Flower essences are true magic, as well as wonderful gifts from the Earth.
Flower essences are vibrational wonders that can uplift the spirit, heal the body, and bring hope to a weary soul! If you feel fearful, uncertain, or depressed, here are some wonderful flower essences that can help. They really are magical in the effects they can create.
Flower Essences for Relieving Fear:
- Rock Rose – for dauntless courage. Gift: courage, strength of character.
- Chamomile – nervousness, anxiety. Gift: calming, relaxing.
- Mimulus – long time fears, extremes, dominated. Gift: fearless, confident.
- Cherry Plum – loss of control, vicious, to remain in control. Gift: calm, quiet, in control.
- Aspen – spooky, impending harm. Gift: connected, fearless.
- Red Chestnut – worry. Gift: positive, calm.
Flower Essences for Alleviating Despair or Depression:
- Crab Apple – cleansing toxins, physical and emotional. Gift: cleansing toxins, emotional/ physical.
- Willow – resentment. Gift: optimistic, responsible, acceptance.
- Sweet Chestnut – despairing, burned out. Gift: faith, trust.
- Pine – rejection, abuse, guilt, never succeeding. Gift: responsible, humble.
- Oak – chronic exhaustion, overworked but keeps struggling. Gift: strong, dependable.
- Star of Bethlehem – any kind of trauma or loss of a loved one, gives comfort. Gift: comforts all traumas.
Flower Essences for Easing Uncertainty:
- Scleranthus – neurological confusion. Gift: balanced.
- Cerato – mentally flighty, difficulty focusing. Gift: certain, strong.
- Gorse – hopelessness, giving up. Gift: faith, hope, positive.
- Wild Oat – bored, feeling un-useful. Gift: talents, feeling useful, definite character.
- Gentian – set backs, disappointment. Gift: restores hope, long illness rehabilitation.
- Hornbeam – weariness. Gift: certain, lots of energy.
How to Take Flower Essences:
You can purchase flower essences in most health food stores, and you can take them singly or you can mix them together if you feel several are called for. The effects are powerful either way. To make your own formula, you can either mix them together full strength, or mix spring water half-and-half with alcohol (like brandy) in an ounce dropper bottle, then add 4 drops of each chosen flower essence.
You can either take the mixture from the dropper bottle 3 to 4 times a day, or, for longer effects, add 4 drops of the mixture to a bottle of spring water and sip the water all day long. Adding flower essences to bathwater is also effective, not to mention pleasant.
The length of time you take flower essences is a very individual decision. You can take them for as long as they provide relief, or until you feel a shift inside yourself. At that point, you may wish to stop taking the essence, and take some time to integrate those changes. Alternatively, you can switch to a new flower essence formula if you feel that a change is called for.
You can’t hurt yourself with flower essences, so go ahead, try some, especially if you are experiencing a hard time emotionally. There are many more than those mentioned above, so explore and try the ones that you are drawn to. You can’t go wrong, only right! Oh, and the essences are wonderful for your animals and kids too.
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