Sunday 2 March 2014

The Bach Flower Remedy – Emotional Healing Force

Who would have known that flowers can help restore emotional balance? It's called the Bach Flower Remedy – developed by an English homeopath, Edward Bach. He classified 38 flowers and their essences to heal ailments.

Fear of the unknown, selfishness, rigidness, lack of confidence – these are just some emotional concerns relieved by Bach's flower essences. Like the power of La Tarot, it can help you reach a balanced mental state and clarity.

1. Centaury – Inability to say 'no'. If you find it difficult to say 'no' to others, you're letting yourself become a servant than a willing helper. You need the Centaury essence. It doesn't make you callous; it supports the development of self-determination.

2. Holly – Hatred and jealousy. Negative and aggressive feelings toward others such as suspicion and spite can make you lose control. It's the absence of love. You need Holly remedy to bring out generosity of spirit and openness.

3. Chestnut Bud – Failure to learn from mistakes. There are people who fail to learn from the lessons of life thus they repeat mistakes over and over. Chestnut Bud can help you realize it's time to move on and create new experiences.

4. Vine – Dominance and inflexibility. Some people expect absolute obedience from others they tend to think they know what's best. With that, they forget about winning hearts. Vine essence brings out your gentle side; inspiring without force.

5. Wild Oat – Uncertainty over life's direction. Frustration is the result of not knowing which direction to go in order to reach a goal. Wild Oat can help you decide how to get there; to find your true path and sense of purpose.

6. Olive – Exhaustion brought by mental or physical effort. Stress and fatigue can only increase the risk for illnesses. Olive is a remedy to restore your strength and energy. It renews your faith to continue on with your goal.

7. Agrimony – Sadness behind a cheerful facade. Some people choose to keep problems to themselves. If you're tired of wearing the mask of happiness, Agrimony can help you overcome your dark side; to face the painful reality.

8. Pine – Guilt for things done and undone. If you're constantly thinking about 'what might have been' and events outside your control, you will suffer. Pine essence gives you content for acknowledging what you did wrong without dwelling too much on them.

Troubled emotions may cause physical problems that will only make your life worse. Sitio Hispano experts explain that the flower system is used to survive everyday struggles and achieve peace of mind and contentment.