~ Morning Glory Flower Benefits ~ Early morning fog sits heavy. My eyes scan the garden for that familiar hummingbird as an illuminated presence catches my eye through the mist. Deep violet-blue blossoms cascade over the fence with an effervescence that awakens souls from the cloudy dream world. Darkness transformed into...
Using Bach Flower Essences for Sexual Abuse Trauma Recovery Many clients who see me to address cultivating emotional balance with the help of flower essence remedies are survivors of sexual abuse trauma. Trauma often shows up later in life in the form of unhealthy behaviors, poor relationship choices and post-traumatic stress. ...
~ Clematis Flower Benefits ~ A showy white sea of dream-like blossoms with a sweet lemon-orange scent waft up to greet me; asking me to pause and focus on the here and now. Offering support for those who have lively imaginations and dwell in creative idealism; for those who find it difficult...
Balancing Depression with Bach Flower Essences can provide purpose and direction. In my last blog, I talked about anxiety and the drive behind it is a sped up, out-of-control feeling. Depression is the opposite; a slow heaviness with an inability to feel, move or even think clearly. It’s when the idea...
~ Zinnia Flower Benefits~ In late summer full bloom, Zinnia flowers are found in abundance showing off a wealth of colors. It is the vibrant red flower that is used as a flower essence. One can notice the playful energy that surrounds this flower, as bees joyfully dance amid the blooms, carrying...
"Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Using Flower Essences for Anxiety When I see clients who want to address feelings of anxiety, it’s important that I begin by defining in what ways anxious feelings show up. It...
Cultivating Playful Joy and Wellness is something that can often be an afterthought. But keeping this fresh and top of mind is key to embrace life and give ourselves the joy we deserve. “The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so...
Haste Makes Waste As I rush around trying to accomplish all the tasks on my to-do list, I catch a toe on the corner of the dresser. Ouch! I take a brief moment to rub the injured part then hurry on to the next chore. In an effort to get it...
Healing Trauma with Flower Essence Therapy .... Recently a client asked me why some people are able to heal from experiences of traumatic child abuse and why some people have more difficulty recovering. My answer, simply stated was: Those who are able to heal from deep abuse had someone in their...
Without being able to put words on the page and telling your story with passion, most of us would be lost in a seething mess of jumbled thoughts swirling around relentlessly. For me personally, as I write, the letters line up neatly like dutiful soldiers, ready to fight the battles...
