The virtues of forgiveness and mercy is one of the strongest in the human experience.  I believe it is a cornerstone of the Christian faith.  While other religions teach an eye for an eye, Jesus taught to turn the other cheek & giving one who steals your coat also your shirt.

I think the art of forgiving others quickly is such a beautiful quality.  It may be such a simple thing, but can be so difficult in practice.  We've all been there...  Betrayed, lied to, taken advantage of, hurt, wronged, abused, used or mistreated, especially by those we love, care about or respect.  Boy that sounds just a tad like typical...

Motherhood!

It can be a devastating experience when wronged, leaving us bitter, resentful & even vengeful.  But that is not how we are supposed to live.

Science has proven that reliving past hurts, pains & grievances are just as traumatic as the original event.  These low & disrupting vibrations should be dealt with quickly.  Otherwise, they can & will over-time take their toll on our health, relationships & emotions.

One of my favorite words about holding on to unforgiveness comes from Joyce Meyer.  She says "It's like swallowing poison & hoping someone else will die".  We don't realize how it can eat away & erode those relationships we care about the most.

Why I Chose These Flower Remedies for Forgiveness

Beech – Fagus sylvatica
Beech is the primary flower essence for all things intolerant. When out of balance this type will be hard to please, with much whining & complaining.  They can be meticulous & have aversions to things being out of place or less then perfect.  This makes it a perfect choice for handling anger and frustrations. It helps calm nerves and overreactions to anything.

Chicory – Cichorium intybus
Sometimes our bitterness is because of our own self-pity.  Times when we are feeling unappreciated and unloved by our family.  Like we are the ones doing all the giving and our friends and family does all the taking.  When left unbalanced this flower essence can result in martyrdom, controlling, manipulation, emotional blackmail or even smothering tendencies.

Holly – Ilex aquifolium
We might as well just rename this one the… “Love Essence”. It allows for the expression of love, whether it is a healthy love of self or others. It promotes compromise, patience, and gentility.  It rids all strong negative feelings such as anger, rage, suspicion, envy, greed, or jealousy.  It prevents intolerance, resentment, argumentativeness, aggression and more.

Honeysuckle – Lonicera caprifolium

Try this flower essence anytime there is an over-attachment or obsession to the past or when there is homesickness, nostalgia, or excessive reminiscing.  It helps to us to move beyond our past hurts & pains.  Honeysuckle helps redirect the mind to the present and allows one to move forward and let go of the past.

Star of Bethlehem – Ornithogalum ubellatum

This flower essence is helpful during periods of inconsolable grief, disappointment, shock, and when tormented by grief.  It soothes and comforts sorrow and grief. It helps us to let go and forgive and forget.

White Chestnut – Aesculus hippocastanum

This Bach flower essence remedy was included because sometimes you can't get over your past hurts because you just can't stop obsessing over them.  You might replay past events & traumas on a mental loop & just can't let it go.  If you find yourself circling back around on the same hurts over & over again this will help.

Willow - Salix vitellina
Try it anytime you are plagued with bitterness, resentment, blaming others, anger, moody, hostility, isolation, or prone to complaining, grudge-holding or tantrums. When you tend to get offended and disappointed or will draw others into the negativity, it can be helpful. It allows you to forgive yourself & others, restoring understanding, contentment, optimism & a sense of humor.

Directions for Using Flower Remedies:

My preferred way to use our tasteless flower remedies is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Drip a drop or 2 in your regular drinking water or other beverage of any sized container
2. Activate the essences by tapping, stirring or shaking (this is known as succussing)
3. Drink all throughout the day

You can also take flower essences straight several times a day.  However, this is not my preferred usage.  Try adding to your favorite skin care products & using topically.

Ingredients:

Distilled Water, 8% Alcohol (Gluten Free), CellFood, 16 Propriety Potencies of the Bach Flower Essences; Beech, Chicory, Holly, Honeysuckle, Star of Bethlehem, White Chestnut, Willow