March 12th, 2010
A “Flower Essence Friday” feature on one of the flower essences from the Great Lakes Sacred Essences collection.
Star of Bethlehem flower essence helps one release trauma and wounding from the past.
This flower shuts tight at night. Even on a cloudy day, its beautiful white flower opens only when the sun is bright upon it. So too we may hide our inner strife in the darkness of melancholy or pain.
Star of Bethlehem essence helps us remember, then heal and release, episodes of trauma and wounding. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 9th, 2010
Merri Walters will be presenting two free mini workshops at the 2nd annual Natural Health Fair in Ann Arbor next Saturday, March 13:
- “The Great Lakes Sacred Essences Project,” at 2 p.m., and
- “Practical Benefits and Everyday Applications of Flower Essences,” at 3 p.m.
See the Natural Health Fair’s website for a list of speakers and participants.
The Natural Health Fair is hosted on the high school campus of the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor on Saturday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
Great Lakes Sacred Essences will be in the exhibitors’ area.
The Steiner High School campus is at 2230 Pontiac Trail in Ann Arbor (Directions).
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March 5th, 2010
A “Flower Essence Friday” feature on one of the flower essences from the Great Lakes Sacred Essences collection.
Moss flower essence supports recovery and healing on all levels. This essence was made in early spring on a high ridge in the Great Smoky Mountains of the Appalachians.
On the rocky perch, moss carpeted hard surfaces – like boulders and the roots of hemlocks and rhododendrons – with a vivid, velvety green, holding together the stony edge and protecting the surface from eroding. Growing slowly and steadily year by year, its progress measured on micro-levels, the moss knits together an etheric and microcosmic protective web.
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March 3rd, 2010
For those of you in the area, we will be at the 3rd annual Spring Into Health! expo in Grand Blanc this Saturday, March 6. It runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
See their flyer for directions, what to expect, schedule of speakers, and more.
We hope to see you there!
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February 26th, 2010
A “Flower Essence Friday” feature on one of the flower essences from the Great Lakes Sacred Essences collection.
Scorpionweed flower essence provides protection in situations of danger or attack.
It can heighten your awareness, intuitive alertness and sense of timing, all of which will help you navigate dangerous situations. By promoting your internal readiness and protective preparation, you are ready to deal with impassioned, fiery circumstances with vigilance and realistic, down-to-earth action. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 19th, 2010
A “Flower Essence Friday” feature on one of the flower essences from the Great Lakes Sacred Essences collection.
Viburnum flower essence sets up clear boundaries, creating a safe space where we are protected.
Viburnum is a survivor. It can withstand the harsh beach conditions of a Florida hurricane or the cold frosts of a Michigan garden.
Viburnum flower essence was made along the Florida Gulf Coast from a plant that was protected by a forest of palmettos, by cactus, and by snakes. “It was truly an honor to be allowed to pass these many layers of protection,” Merri Walters would later write, “and find this beautiful delicate flower with its intoxicating spicy scent.”
Viburnum flower essence can be helpful for the more delicate child or adult, so they can be protected as they unfold. It’s an essence for survivors who have had their protection broken down by harsh circumstances and challenges. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 12th, 2010
Picking up where we left off last time, here are some more ideas that Merri Walters shared at her Open Heart class three years ago, ideas for loving activities that are from the heart:
- Engage your creative energy: Do something you love.
- Write a letter from your heart, just for the joy of it.
- Dance, romp, play! Chase your dog or your kids around the yard.
- Do something simple and fun with a friend or family member.
Being in nature is nurturing and replenishing: Try a walk, a picnic or a sit in the sun.
- Cook for the fun of it. Add 4 drops of Open Heart tincture (a blend of flower essences) to food and stir in with your love.
Let simplicity be your guide. What ideas spring to mind?
As Merri reminded us that February day, “Loving activities are loving, not the elaborate events that end up draining us and often result in personal conflicts.”
“Keep it simple, sweet and from the heart.”
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February 5th, 2010
This week I entered a department store and was ambushed by startling pink colors, swooping hearts and screaming candy.
“Valentine’s Day,” my son said simply.
Upon returning home, I headed straight for our flower essences shelf. Then I went searching for a sheet Merri Walters had handed out at her Open Heart class three years ago. It listed loving activities to enjoy, activities that are simple, sweet and from the heart.
Here are some of her heart-loving, heart-healing ideas:
- Take time for a stroll by yourself, under the moon and stars, perhaps, or down a snowy path in the woods. Walk slowly. Take the time to breathe, to observe, to take in the joy of the world around you.
Enjoy yourself. Offer a prayer of thanks.
- Spend time with an animal or pet. Watch the birds.
- Give away something you love to someone else who would love it.
- Lighten up and laugh at yourself and your oh-so-serious predicament! We all know the angels are laughing. Join in!
Of course, there are many more. What are some of yours?
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January 29th, 2010
A “Flower Essence Friday” feature on one of the flower essences from the Great Lakes Sacred Essences collection.
Niagara Falls water essence helps to restore our strength and power by concentrating the wisdom of our cumulative lessons and activating the great love within us to pour forth abundantly.
The Niagara Falls are not the tallest waterfalls in the world, but they are among the most powerful, moving phenomenal amounts of water in extraordinary beauty. They offer an archetype for energy, power, and abundance beyond our wildest imagination. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 22nd, 2010
A “Flower Essence Friday” feature on one of the flower essences from the Great Lakes Sacred Essences collection.
Fairy Ring earth essence helps restore communication with the natural world, opening one’s heart to the subtle energies of Nature.
This essence was made in the Pacific Northwest, when Merri and Robin and their family were camping on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.
Here is how Merri remembers the story:
My daughter Haniel spent the good part of an afternoon quietly working. She was making a house for a little squirrel she had befriended, building shelves and a bed, and lining the path with broken nutshells. Inside, she placed a generous mound of sliced pear, ripe and juicy. Read the rest of this entry »
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