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Shortly after college, I landed in a 40-hour job that seemed very routine to me and had nothing to do with my major. I was discontent, unhappy, and stressed. I developed hemorrhoids and a bad attitude. I blamed my job for poor health and did not seem to connect that I was the person who was choosing to continue to stay in such a job. When I first stumbled upon the healing arts, I was like a sponge that could never get enough water. Every class I took – crystal and gemstone therapy, color healing, reflexology, etc. – was my next favorite class. I ended up with a large library, not to mention countless certificates of completion for the 1000+ hours of documented training. I won’t even get into the undocumented apprenticeships and internships…. One of the classes I loved was flower essences, in which we learn from the vibration and energy of flowers in meditation and in remedies. I learned about so many systems and approaches to flowers, I even made countless batches of my own essences. When I found out I could also make essences of time, place, gems, and other plants, I was floored. I started to apply essences to soil, to skin, to paint, to baths, and so much more beyond oral intake. Just as every site in nature has a unique signature, so do plants. I have appreciated using flower essences, adding essential oils to a calm relaxing bath, and planting flowers I know may put that spark into the front or back yard. Seeing fresh flowers uplifts my spirit anytime. |
