Spring Flowers

There are a lot of flowers springing up in Squamish. We are lucky that way; the grass is almost always green here. There are bright, colourful tulips and those purple flowered bushes; Heather, I think. Along with the change in season comes changes in life. Many of my clients are experienceing change right now. There are a few flower essences that help for moving through change. If you don't know about flower essences yet you can read about them here on my website or here in Alive magazine.

I use Australian flower essences. I like them because they are big, bright, colourful and powerful. It is amazing how big flowers can grow given a lot of sunshine and heat. Here are the flower essence that are helpful this spring during times of transition. If you are interested in taking flower essences please contact me.

These excerpts are from the Australian Bush Flower Essences website and book by Ian White, founder of Australian Bush Flower Essences and 3rd generation herbalist. His website is here.

Bauhinia:

For acceptance and open mindedness, embracing new concepts/ideas.

Made up near Geikie Gorge in the Kimberleys, this Essence is for embracing new concepts and ideas. There may be some hesitation or reluctance, initially, in coming to terms with these. It can even help when there is a person who is annoying you or whom you dislike. For example, a family of a different nationality may become neighbours and even though you may not be racist, you may have difficulty in accepting their different manners and customs. This remedy is also good for older people who are very set in their ways.

Bottlebrush:

Bonding between mother and child, serenity, letting go.

This Essence helps people move through major life changes and the overwhelm that often goes with those changes, especially retirement, menopause, adolescence or death, etc. It 'brushes' out the past and allows the person to move on. An excellent remedy for pregnant women and new mothers who feel inadequate. It will help throughout pregnancy until after the birth and will assist with bonding between the mother and child. This Essence is often only needed for one week.

Crowea:

Balances and centres the individual.

For people who are feeling 'not quite right' with themselves and are just a little out of balance. An excellent Essence for people not sure of what it is they are feeling. It is great for worry and distress. It is for those who always have something to worry about without having specific fears. This purple flower has five petals with a prominent raised centre. Five in numerology relates to the emotional centre and the integration of emotions.

Christmas Bell:

Helps one to manifest their desired outcome.

Christmas Bell is an erect perennial herb which is frequently found in the Hawkesbury Sandstone country of NSW in the low open heaths or swamps.It grows up to 60cm high with a crowd of yellow tipped, red fused, tubed flowers at the top. Christmas Bell’s flowering time is from late December — hence its name — up until February. Christmas is the time of year associated with the joy of giving and receiving, not only of love, but also from the realm of the material too. This remedy assists one with mastery of the physical plane and with stewardship of one’s possessions. It also helps one to manifest their desired outcomes and is extremely beneficial for anyone experiencing a sense of lack.

Kapok Bush:

Persistence, willingness to –give it a go”, application.

Mount Barnett, an Aboriginal Cattle Station on the rugged Gibb River Road in the Kimberleys, was where I made this Essence. It is for people who have a tendency to give up very easily, who are easily discouraged. It can also give people an overview of a plan or situation and then allow them to work it through sequentially and be able to bring it to fruition. It could even be for someone with a piece of technology or machinery, to assist them to understand how it works.

These are just a few of the 68 flower essences. There are many more that may suit your specific needs. If you would like to learn more about how these essences are helpful please go to my website and read the articles on flower essences.