{"id":59,"date":"2008-07-11T10:01:18","date_gmt":"2008-07-11T09:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crystalherbs.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2022-02-01T18:28:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T18:28:21","slug":"harmony-balance-wellbeing-using-the-gifts-of-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.crystalherbs.com\/index.php\/flower-essences\/harmony-balance-wellbeing-using-the-gifts-of-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Harmony, Balance &amp; Wellbeing using the Gifts of Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<picture><source media=\"(max-width:500px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crystalherbs.com\/images\/blogs\/Poppy-Fields-Summer_mo.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"170\"\/>\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalherbs.com\/images\/blogs\/Poppy-Fields-Summer.jpg\" alt=\"Poppy Field in Summer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"250\" class=\"imageTop\" title=\"Poppy Field in Summer\"\/>\r\n<\/picture>\r\n<h2>Natures Gifts \u2013 Flower Essences &amp; More<\/h2>\r\n<p>As we pass the mid point in the year and move fully into  summer we enter a period of time in which traditionally many people take a  break from the everyday routine of daily life. This rather more relaxed time of  the year provides us with an opportunity for inner reflection; a time in which  to relax, unwind and perhaps to take stock of what we have achieved since the beginning of the year. <\/p>\r\n<p>We were contemplating recently just how important it  really is for all of us to take the opportunity to relax and unwind every now  and again so that we can reconnect with ourselves. When we do allow ourselves  this space we can sometimes be surprised by the person we find there awaiting  our attention. As we turn our focus inwards the parts of ourselves that we have  been denying, because they do not appear to fit with our everyday world of  outward striving and achievement, come forward to meet us. <\/p>\r\n<p>Very often these  aspects of ourselves represent our forgotten dreams and aspirations or our most  cherished unfulfilled desires. Sometimes the emotions surrounding these inner  parts can feel uncomfortable as we recognise in them the niggling feelings of  discontent that we have been trying to put off dealing with because we have  been too busy in the outer world. <\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalherbs.com\/images\/Balancing-Stones_l.jpg\" width=\"351\" height=\"236\" alt=\"Balance &amp; Harmony\" class=\"imageRight\" \/>\r\n<h3>Inner Harmony, Balance and Well being<\/h3>\r\n<p>Listening to the messages that these parts of ourselves  bring forward can feel challenging but also very rewarding as it will take us  into a place of equilibrium within ourselves that in turn will create greater  harmony, balance and well being in our lives. As we honour all parts of  ourselves with loving acceptance, new direction and inspiration can be given to  us from our Soul. This is so very important right now as we are at that  critical time on Earth when each of us is needed to hold the light steady and  fully bring forth our unique gifts and talents to support the unprecedented  unfolding of light and love on our planet. <\/p>\r\n<p>So as you take the opportunity to unwind and relax in the  sun this summer give yourself the time and space to listen to your heart and  the messages from your inner being possibly calling you into a greater  alignment with your true purpose.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Gifts From Mother Nature<\/h3>\r\n<p>For each of us the energetic help and support that we need  to step forward into a new space will vary. However whatever your need Mother  Nature will be able to supply you with exactly the right vibrational frequency  to help, from her wonderfully abundant resources. As you are out and about this  summer take time to really connect with the flowers that you find around you in  your garden, countryside, local park or holiday location. When you listen with  your heart each one will have a message for you, however there will be a few  that will really call to you and it is the energy of these that will be able to  provide you with the vibrational support that you need. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sometimes it can be enough to simply sit with a flower or  to visualise it in meditation, allowing yourself to soak up its vibration to  help you come into greater alignment. However, if you feel that you would like  a more long-term focus then taking an essence made from that particular flower  will be a very helpful resource. <\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalherbs.com\/images\/essences\/Flower-Essences_group.jpg\" width=\"352\" height=\"341\" alt=\"Flower Essences - Gifts of Nature\" class=\"imageRight\" \/>\r\n<h2>Natures Gifts &#8211; Flower Essences<\/h2>\r\n<p> At Crystal Herbs we have a huge selection of essences made  from individual flowers and we invite you to explore this resource in more  depth when you need some support and assistance. To wet your appetites here are just a few essence  suggestions from among the many possibilities in our collection that you might  well come across growing as flowers on your summer travels over the next month  or so. <\/p>\r\n<p>Firstly lets start with some of the gifts of nature that  are often over looked because we think of them as weeds. From a gardeners  perspective <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Convolvulus---Flower-Essence__p-81-399.aspx\"><strong>Convolvulus<\/strong><\/a> or bindweed is one of the most pernicious of  weeds, however its energetic support is exactly what many of us need right now.  All through July and August you will find its trailing vines bringing forth  huge white trumpet shaped flowers in hedgerows and untended gardens, reminding  us to reach up through the tangle of our everyday lives and open up to our  higher awareness. Then there is the humble <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Daisy---Flower-Essence__p-81-413.aspx\">Daisy<\/a><\/strong>, which offers us the  energy of clarity and focus. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Cleavers---Flower-Essence__p-81-394.aspx\">Cleavers<\/a><\/strong>, that wonderfully sticky weed that  can provide us with just the help we need to untangle our unhealthy emotional  attachments. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/St-Johns-Wort---Flower-Essence__p-81-573.aspx\">St John&rsquo;s Wort<\/a><\/strong> which is invaluable to help us release and  clear our fears and last but not least, those yellow spires of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Bach-Flower-Remedies\/Agrimony---Bach-Flower-Remedy__p-71-121.aspx\">Agrimony<\/a><\/strong> that can help us to express how we truly feel All of these  and more will be found in the  hedgerows over the next month or so. <\/p>\r\n<p>Moving on to other perhaps more exotic flowers that might  catch your eye over the next month or so, we could pick out the beautiful daisy  like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Osteospermum---Flower-Essence__p-81-521.aspx\">Osteospernum<\/a> <\/strong>that reminds us of the importance of being open to  receive in all ways, and the tall spires of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Loosestrife---Flower-Essence__p-81-493.aspx\">Purple Loosestrife<\/a><\/strong> that can  provide the energetic support that so many of us need to be fully grounded.  Those of us in need of a greater spiritual connection might find ourselves  joining the flocks of butterflies that are attracted to the energy of the  flowering <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Buddleia---Flower-Essence__p-81-370.aspx\">Buddleia&rsquo;s<\/a> <\/strong>that are everywhere at this time of the year<strong>. <\/strong>While  yet others might be attracted to the energetic properties of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Sunflower---Flower-Essence__p-81-576.aspx\">Sunflower<\/a>, <\/strong>with  its ability to cleanse the heart chakra and help us to balance our inner male  and female aspects. Have fun discovering more possibilities for yourselves!<strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h3>Using the Essences You Feel Drawn To<\/h3>\r\n<p> We will leave you with the reminder that any of our  <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences__c-p-0-0-81.aspx\">Individual Flower Essences<\/a> can be helpful when taken simply as a single essence  on its own. Alternatively you could choose to  <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.crystalherbs.com\/Single-Flower-Essences\/Deeper-Acting-Flower,-Gem--Crystal-Essences---Mix-Your-Own-Combination__c-p-0-0-81-123.aspx\">Mix Your Own Combination<\/a>   to create a blend of essences to help you with the issues that are important for you now. <\/p>\r\nWe wish you a wonderful sun filled month of fun &amp; exploration and  send you all much love with the reminder to contact us if you need further help or support on your  journey.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Natures Gifts \u2013 Flower Essences &amp; More As we pass the mid point in the year and move fully into summer we enter a period of time in which traditionally many people take a break <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.crystalherbs.com\/index.php\/flower-essences\/harmony-balance-wellbeing-using-the-gifts-of-nature\/\" title=\"Harmony, Balance &amp; Wellbeing using the Gifts of Nature\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4001,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[413,414],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-59","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-flower-essences","8":"category-personal-spiritual-growth","9":"wpautop"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Harmony, Balance &amp; 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