Almost everyone is going to experience loneliness at some point or another.  Usually at the heart of our feeling lonely is rejection.  Most commonly it begins with a rejection of ourselves.

None of us were made to face our lives and troubles alone.  We were made to commune with God and with others.

We can withdraw from or push others away for a number of reasons.  Usually it is at the exact times when we need to reach out to others the most.  Sometimes we just don't want to be a bother or burdensome to our loved ones.

No matter the reasons for your feeling lonely, I hand selected these flower essences to address some of the ways you push others away or how you withdraw.

Why I Chose These Flower Remedies for Lonely

Cerato – Ceratostigma willmottiana

This is the flower essence for when one is unsure about their own judgment or needing confirmation and validation from others.  It was chosen for its ability to help us assert ourselves especially when we are susceptible to opinions and plans of others and when feeling insecure, needing their acceptance and approval.

Chicory – Cichorium intybus
Sometimes our loneliness is because of our own possessiveness and need for love, closeness and care to be reciprocated.  It is very hard not to feel lonely when we feel unappreciated and unloved by others.  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 and smothering tendencies which tends to drive away others.

Crab Apple – Malus pumila

This flower essence is the remedy for self rejection of any kind.  The out of balance Crab Apple type might find sexual or emotional intimacy difficult.  It is helpful anytime one feels unclean, dirty, impure, contaminated, repugnant, ashamed or embarrassed. It instills self acceptance & improves self worth & image.

Heather - Calluna vulgaris

This flower essence is the remedy for being unable or have the fear of being alone.  The out of balance Heather type will tend to drive others away with their talkativeness, being in one-sided relationships & conversations and even invading personal spaces.  There can be an underlying inferiority complex & comparing themselves to others.

Impatiens – Impatiens glandulifera

Bach classified Impatiens as a "Lonely" flower.  This type tends to push people away with their behavior.  They like to work alone since others are "too slow".  They tend to finish others words or thoughts in conversations which can be annoying.  Their driven nature makes it difficult to see the value of taking time for building and maintaining relationships.

Vervain – Verbena officinalis

Sometimes we let our major missions in life prevent us from taking the time for building strong relationships.  Anytime one is overly intense, high strung, over achievers who are passionate about their work or causes this is the flower remedy to take.  Vervain makes people extroverted, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic.  When balanced, these types will be ambitious without imposing or badgering others.

Water Violet - Hottonia palustris
This is still probably the loneliest flower essence I know of.  These types prefer solitude.  They are private loner types who are withdrawn, introverted observers.  They tend to be unapproachable, social outcasts.  They can appear distant, cold, or aloof which can come off as arrogant.  They tend to be proud & independent with an inability to ask for or seek out help.

Willow – Salix vitellina

Sometimes our loneliness is born out of holding on to past grievances & grudges.  When we get hurt by others we get prone to isolation, resentment & blaming others.  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; Cerato, Chicory, Crab Apple, Heather, Impatiens, Vervain, Water Violet, Willow