Breakthroughs with Bauhinia - by Katrina

The simplicity and complexity of Bauhinia is that it helps one to transit, accept and embrace change. I started the week off by literally parking beneath a gnarly old Bauhinia tree and thought I had better take notice.

I have found that I seem to be doing the same old things but in a newly different and improved way with renewed vitality and enthusiasm. The word breakthrough keeps coming to mind and I feel I am learning a little more about the energy of Bauhinia.

The joys of Japan - by Katrina

Travel enriches our lives - so they say.
I have to admit that travelling to Japan recently has enriched mine in a way that surprised me.

The importance of Flowers to the Japanese had somehow up until now escaped my attention.
Yes I had heard of the Cherry Blossom before my travels - my hometown of Bowral has always had them blooming every Spring - I vaguely knew that Cherry Blossoms were somehow associated with Japan. Imagine my pleasure at being immersed quite by chance it seems in such a Flower culture.
And I am not just talking of the elusive blossoming Cherry.

Finding my first Dandelion at a busy intersection in downtown Tokyo instantly made me feel at home. From then onwards throughout Japan I found Flowers everywhere looked - from Azaleas to Rhododendrons, Camelias to Violas, Irises, Tulips, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Pansies, Sweet Peas and Roses - the list goes on. Wandering into the Hiroshima Flower Festival in Golden Week was a delight.

I even caught sight of some of my favourite Bush Flowers sitting quietly in pots on busy streets - Flannel Flowers and Crowea among them.Wisteria draping itself all around just as it does here.

Throughout Japan I was reminded over and over (especially as Mother's Day was approaching) that the language of Flowers is truly universal (or global at least)...a lovely learning.

A new direction - by Katrina

Silver Princess. Silver Princess. Silver Princess.
This week I seem to be seeing Silver Princess-like eucalyptus blooms at every turn.
These striking flowers often sit high above the eyeline but draw attention easily with their bright reds and golds. They invoke energy and action and motivation.

Silver Princess is the perfect Flower Essence for people who become uncertain about their life plan or purpose. New goals can be established and new directions can be developed allowing new opportunities to arise in keeping with our true life purpose.
Silver Princess has been included in the Transition and Travel blends and may help provide a focus if people are feeling aimless and despondent and direction-less.
I see another beautiful eucalyptus blossom and wonder what awaits me - perhaps a dose of Silver Princess before dinner may help unveil the next path.

Finding Forgiveness and Flourishing with Flowers - by Katrina

Feelings on forgiveness certainly take all shapes.

Whether we have been seriously hurt by the actions of another (in one of the many many ways the so-called evolved human being can and does seriously hurt one another) or whether someone has simply stepped on our toes, the need to forgive has been preached to us throughout the ages.

Whether it be through the many many religions, our own conscience, the self-help column in the local paper, great Aunt Sally or maybe just the do-gooder sitting next to us on the bus : 'forgive forgive' preach the converted.

Easier said than done?

Maybe, maybe not...

Be cautious when you find Dagger Hakea in the bush. The sweetly-scented flowers entice you but they are surrounded by sharp barbs. As resentment builds we often bury our sharp barbs beneath a sweeter surface where they can only fester.

The Flower Essence of Dagger Hakea may help.

A very popular Essence that is used to help dissolve resentments and help one to find forgiveness especially for those who are close to them (possibly increasing in usefulness just after the festive season when family resentments seem to be running at a peak).

There are many Flower Essences in the ABFE range that may help you resolve ongoing issues with a simple dose of seven drops under the tongue twice a day. If you would like to try some of these safe and beneficial remedies please contact myself or Maddi'. 

May we all flourish with flowers in 2012 and find the forgiveness to live freely.