Herb Corner Issue 35

Hi Everyone,

Sorry this month's e-letter is late. I've been taking a few kinesiology classes and before I knew it, it was already November. So, i would like to share a little more information about two more flower essences: Baby Blue Eyes and Bleeding Heart. Both of these come from the Flower Essence Repertory by Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz.


Baby Blue Eyes:

-- Positive qualities: child-like innocence and trust; feeling supported and loved, especially by male figures; faith in the providence of spiritual beings

-- Patterns of Imbalance: Defensiveness, insecurity, mistrust of others; estrangement from higher s[iritual authority; lack of support from father or other masculine influences in childhood.


Those who need Baby Blue Eyes feel unsure of themselves and are unable to trust in the goodness of others and of the world. Such individuals did not receive proper emotional support during childhood, and in particular may have lacked a healthy connection with the father or father-figure as a positive force of protection and guidance. If the father is absent, emotionally or physically, or if he is erratic and threatening (as with alcoholic violence), then the child is deprived of a basic sense of security and protection, and will grow up with a core belief that the world in an unsafe place in which to be. Such souls find it difficult to "let down their guard;" they tend to develop a protective shell of defensiveness, or intellectual cynicism. They especially find it difficult to be engaged in spiritual causes or pursuits, because they feel a lack of trust and support from the spiritual world. In extreme cases, this soul posture can lead not only to emotional isolation but also to antisocial or criminal tendencies, as the individual negates or reverses its positive spiritual connection. Baby Blue Eyes helps to restore the soul's original innocence and childlike trust. The soul is helped in its healing by learning to recognize goodness in others and in the world, and thus to become more accepting, positive and open in its expressions and actions.



Bleeding Heart:

-- Positive qualities: Ability to love others unconditionally, with an open heart; emotional freedom.

-- Patterns of Imbalance: Entangled in relationships based on Fear, possessiveness or neediness; emotional co-dependence.


Bleeding Heart flower essence is a very powerful heart cleanser and strengthener for those who must learn the deeper spiritual lessons of love and freedom. Those needing this remedy suffer enormous pain and broken heartedness because their feelings have been poured out so completely into another soul who is no longer present. Perhaps this happens because a loved one has died, or a cherished friend or family member has moved away. Most frequently, such anguish arises in personal relationships which have dissolved, or in relationships that are greatly afflicted. Although love for another may have many genuine aspects, very often the Bleeding Heart type has made the error of living too extensively outside the boundaries of its own Self. This intense desire for connection is often felt by the partner as emotional dependence, causing the partner to feel a need for distance. Such a co-dependent relationship is devoid of real freedom and a balanced exchange of heart energies. The loss and pain which are consequently felt by those in need of Bleeding Heart are therefore necessary experiences, when viewed from a larger perspective. Through Bleeding Heart flower essence, the soul learns to fill itself from within with strong spiritual forces, so that the capacity to love another is based on the ability to honor and nourish the Self.


Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Aeroia