What are Flower and plant essences?
Flower Essences are vibrational infusions, made from flowers plants or trees, which are imbued in water and then stabilized in a solution of brandy. The essence is then diluted so that there are only traces of the original chemical components from the flowers. This process makes flower essences completely safe to use internally and externally.
Flower essences are very diluted, have no scent or perfume and should not be confused with essential oils or herbal tinctures, which are concentrated formulas derived from specific plant parts and often used to treat physical ailments. Though flower essences may stimulate healing, their primary purpose is to promote awareness of emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances.
The first 38 mainstream flower essence remedies were formulated by Dr. Edward Bach, who discovered a method of infusing pure water and with the healing properties of herbs and wildflowers.
The supportive nature of flower essences help us to recognize and limit destructive behaviors within ourselves and through their use, we often notice distinct changes in ourselves. As we experience these transformations, we are able to release limiting patterns and behaviors that no longer work as we begin to understand our emotions and inner soul urgings.
What is Flower essences Therapy?
Flower essence therapy is a term that names the practice of using flower essences in a consistent, purposeful way to experience emotional harmony and spiritual well-being. Flower essences can be used on their own or in conjunction with other healing modalities to support or change our emotional attitudes and ways of perceiving ourselves. They provide a language that helps us to understand our inner world and the ways in which we respond to life and life's situations.
What happens when I use flower essences?
Cynthia Athina Kemp Scherer, flower essence therapist explains what happens when flower essences are used. "As we use a flower essence, we begin to resonate in harmony with the qualities of the flower, and limitations and disharmonies begin to change. It is not necessary to believe in them to experience their beneficial effects. They've been used successfully not only with adults and children, but also with animals and plants. Flower essences do not overwhelm or force something to happen. They do, however, help us become conscious of things that are already happening with ourselves. As a result, sometimes we may have an awareness with which we are uncomfortable.
The essences affect a shift in consciousness, and each person may experience the effects differently. To recognize how they are working, it is necessary to observe our inner state. The more attuned we are to our inner life, the easier it is to recognize the flower essence's effects. A balance between self-contemplation and feedback from trusted family members and friends is helpful to show us the changes that happened.
Writing in a journal about our experiences can create clarity about the essences' effects. If you like, you can see a professional flower essence counselor for additional help. It is very beneficial, when dealing with intense emotional processing, to seek help from an experienced practitioner. Working with a professional can help clarify processes and provide support for peeling off the layers of worldly cares that usually accompany healing processes."
Flower Essence Therapy Treatments
Your Flower Essence Therapy treatment begins with a grounding process (similar to meditation), followed by tuning into your specific needs. We will discuss the balancing and imbalancing properties of the flowers until we identify those that are most in touch with your need or intent. You’ll leave with a custom flower essence blend that will support you and bring you into a greater state of balance.
Flower essences can be used for releasing addictions or negative patterns, releasing trauma, manifesting your desires, releasing fear and self-doubt, embracing the present moment and anything else that will bring you harmony on your journey. Essences are safe for adults, children, pets and plants and work very gently to create subtle shifts overtime.
Combining flower essences with Reiki can bring you an even deeper sense of well-being. As we experience shifts in our life encouraged by the flower essences, the Reiki sessions can help to soften the effects of these changes.
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