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Welcome to our March Newsletter! It feels so good to wake up to a bright blue sky with the sun shining through the window on a beautiful spring morning. Even though we have had snow and chilly weather until fairly recently, the sun has melted the snow and it is warming the garden and revealing the gorse flowers.
Refresh and renew the heart and mind by activating enthusiasm and dynamism.
Ignite the inner light of joy and participate fully in the play of life.
Golden-yellow flowering gorse blossoms and their sweet aromatic scent of coconut light up a landscape and are a joy to behold. True joy is a sublime state of feeling at-one with one’s true self and through this identification, supreme light and love flow into the uplifted heart. It radiates through, and lights up the body which vibrates with the joy of aliveness and being.
Whether the spirits are low or from weariness, one falls into blue funk, there can be a tendency to withdraw and retreat into oneself. When one loses heart and darkness clouds the consciousness, Gorse flower essence, a bearer of light, helps to bring back a sense of right proportion and perspective on life.
Be aware and stay conscious of this movement of life force and allow it to enliven every part of the body and let the joy of this experience lighten the heart in love and appreciation for the movement and processes of life. From this flows purposeful awareness and the ability to appreciate and enjoy living every moment to the full.
- Attributes
stimulate vitality, dynamism and enthusiasm
uplift the heart
enlighten the mind
revitalise through renewal of life force
strengthen energy reserves
enjoy and celebrate life in the moment
will and power to follow through
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Indications
lack of joy, passion or motivation
overly detached or withdrawn
withholding oneself from involvement
downhearted or disheartened
apathy, defeatism, negativity, repressed
depleted of strength, energy or resolve
The effect of Gorse on the chakras: -
Base Chakra – life force
Solar Plexus Chakra – sense of self
Spleen Chakra – vitality, life force availability
Heart Chakra – anchoring life energy, governing immune system
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Foster calmness of mind and concentration through self-mastery of the negative emotions.
Integrate mental and emotional bodies to pay attention to, and channel energies into right action.
Gilda recently reported her experiences of using Calm Me Down; Calm me down was one of a couple of remedies I took on my last holiday. It had proved a saving grace when I was very wound up and the nervous energy in my body and mind did not find any constructive way to move. My key experience was taking Calm Me Down after three hours of driving through floods and monsoon like rains, a very stressful experience. Getting home I took the combination every 10 minutes for 40 minutes. I observed the sense of slowing down in my body and mind. With the calmness a sense of peace arrived followed by relief. I felt my sense of control returning. I slept incredibly well that night to wake up completely refreshed.
Calm Me Down is a combination of the following essences: -
Bell Heather - Confidence - Have faith and trust in yourself. Release doubt and uncertainty. Maintain confidence, remain flexible and stand firmly grounded when upheaval shakes your foundations.
Daisy - Protection - Keep calm, stay centred and remain focused. Surmount nervousness and agitation in the midst of turbulence. Take refuge in a sense of security from within the self.
Lady's Mantle - Awareness - Access the deeper resources of the mind. Interference in the faculties of cognition and comprehension can limit synchronised, coordinated awareness. Bring to light all the power and intelligence that are inherently yours.
Laurel - Resourcefulness - Hold the vision. Disorganisation and chaos inhibit the ability to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Get organised and bring your plan into manifestation.
Monkey Flower - Personal Power - Stand in your power. Transforming fear and insecurity cultivates self-assurance. Access the source of true power from within the self and uphold your truth with confidence.
Wild Pansy - Resonance - Clear the etheric channels between head and heart. When congested or blocked, there may be lack of clarity, confusion and detachment. Be receptive to the easy circulation of the vital life energies.
Willowherb - Self Mastery - Master will and power. Balance the personality expressing ill-tempered, intimidating or over-controlling behaviour. The self-tempering qualities of love and humility enable responsible integration of willpower.
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*** COMMENTS OF THE MONTH ***
I am having great success with bespoke mixes for clients. I had a beautiful call from a woman I saw a year ago, linking that one bottle to a whole chain of events over the past year. She felt compelled to call to say thanks - it was great feedback that just made my day! - Facebook comment by Adrienne Egan
Kenny took Calm Me Down to help him focus and miraculously, he won first prize during a dart competition the next day. He has been participating in competitions for the past 13 years and this was the first time he won anything. - Facebook comment by one of our trade clients
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK - Have you taken an essence recently and would like to share a story or result, or have you suggested an essence for a friend/client? We would love to hear your feedback on any of our essences! If you would like to share a story with us for this section of our newsletter, please email it us here. Alternatively, you can add us as a friend on Facebook here.
*** QUESTION OF THE MONTH ***
Are flower essences safe to use with children and babies,
and what are the best way to administer the essences to these age-groups?
We tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. However, childhood can be a roller-coaster ride of changes and adjustments, both internally and in their environments. Even young children experience anxiety and stress. Flower Essences have been used successfully with children of all ages for a variety of problems such as fears, trauma, tantrums, low self esteem, homesickness, bullying, exam nerves and so on. Children respond wonderfully to flower essences and parents are often amazed by the positive effects they have on their children. Many children are not as emotionally and mentally ‘charged’ as adults, and the essences go ‘straight to the heart of the matter’ working quickly and effectively. Because, flower essences are natural and completely safe for babies and children, nothing will happen if you give your child the wrong essence.
How to take the essences:
Flower essences are most commonly taken orally from the dropper. They can be added to drinking water, put into the bath water, or applied topically in cream or with a spray mister. Another method is to apply a few drops directly onto the forehead, behind the ears, and on the pulse points. A nursing baby will also get the benefit of flower essences through it’s mother’s milk.
How to make a ‘ready-to-take’ combination formula bottle:
Add 2 or 3 drops of the chosen flower essences to a 30ml bottle that has been filled three quarters with pure water and one quarter with brandy. The usual recommended dosage is 7 drops 3 times a day. However, the number of drops can be reduced for babies (3 drops) and children under twelve years of age (5 drops).
Childhood Stress:
Symptoms of stress in children are sometimes difficult to recognise. Watch out for behavioural changes such as acting out, mood swings, changes in sleep patterns, nightmares or bed-wetting, and separation issues. Some children have trouble concentrating or doing their homework and overreact to minor problems. Younger children may react to stress by adopting new habits such as thumb sucking or hair twirling. When a child exhibits signs of stress, ensure they get proper rest and good nutrition. Naturally, good parenting during these times is essential, so give quality time to your children every day.
Some level of stress is normal in life so let your child know it's OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings. Most families perfectly well with their children’s’ growing needs and challenges and with well-chosen flower essences, there’s usually no need to seek professional help. However, when any change in behaviour persists, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behaviour is causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home you may need to consult an experienced flower essence therapist or other health care professional.
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*** NEW ASTRO - ESSENCE READINGS ***
We are now offering you the opportunity to have an astrology reading completed by Jane Ritson. She will provide a brief but in depth summary of your birth chart and recommend individual essences to take. The assessment will identify life challenges, strengths, talents and abilities and cover potential for personal development and spiritual growth. You can choose to have a mini or full reading and whether you want essences included with the reading. Further details are included in this month's Special Feature Article, or you can click here for more details and to order a reading.
Written by Tatanka Yotanka, aka Sitting Bull (1831 - 1890)
Native American Chief of the Teton Dakota Sioux.
Behold, my brothers, the spring has come,
The earth has received the embraces of the sun
And we shall soon see the results of that love.
Every seed has awakened and so has all animal life.
It is through this mysterious power that we too have our being.
Astrology is one of the oldest sciences and has been around since the bronze age. The premise is that by looking at the positions of the stars and planets you will be able to gain insight into your personality and spiritual growth. It may sound straightforward, but requires experience and training to read an astrology chart. Here at FFE, we are offering you an opportunity to have your chart read and to combine the reading with the appropriate essences. Jane Ritson is a consultant astrologist with over 15 years of experience who specialises in helping her clients identify life challenges, strengths, talents, potential for personal development and spiritual growth. Jane recently completed a chart reading for our very own Gwyneth.
A few weeks ago, my manager Adrian asked me if I would like to trial a new venture for FFE. I was excited about the opportunity to link essences with my astrology chart reading. I was amazed at how simple it was … I provided Jane with my time, date, and place of Barth, and just a few days later a reading landed in my post box. Jane’s chart reading took me on a journey of self-discovery which encouraged me to look into my life more closely and re-visiting previous astrological readings. It was very interesting and at times illuminating to read Jane’s interpretation of my birth chart. There were some aspects of myself that I had not been fully conscious of, many of which has not been pointed out in an astrological chart before. Jane also added highlighted important dates coming up this year that will be of special significance to me.
The reading had the added bonus of recommending particular flower essences that could help me to focus on the priorities outlined in my chart. There were nine different essence suggestions, each addressing a different issue, and Jane even provided a summary of the key essences to begin with. My feeling is that Jane has a strong intuition and by working at such a deep level, she can create a chart and suggest essences that are specifically chosen for each individual. Overall, I was very impressed with this reading, as was my friend, who eagerly listened as I read it out aloud. I would definitely recommend this experience!
This Special Feature was written by Gwyneth
FFE's Orders and Customer Relations Officer
* If you would like to experience an Astro-Essence Reading with Jane Ritson,
please click here*
For the month of March we are offering a 10% discount on three of our creams:
Rose Beauty - Essential Oil of Rose. Stimulate natural powers of regeneration and renewal.
Protect, tone and soften the skin. Bring to light your true inner beauty.
First Aid - Calm down and relax. Ease distress, trauma, nervous tension and pain.
Balance and soothe body, mind and spirit.
Eros - Essential Oils of Sandalwood and Rose. Love and Nourish Your Skin.
This cream is great for skin problems and has worked wonders for David,
and you can read about his results here.
* Our full range of creams can also be purchased from all of our stockists
at this discounted price.*
Dónall na Gealaí, literally translating as "Dónall of the moon", is the brainchild of Nick Greaves and Anne Sweeney. Anne explains the significance of the shop’s name; “Our son, Lorcan was both conceived and born at the new moon. During my pregnancy I noticed that he was particularly active around the times of the new and full moon. We wanted to give him a name that reflected his lunar connections and it was during the course of our research into a suitable name, we discovered Dónall na Gealaí. “
The Sweeney’s wanted to create the sort of shop that they themselves would like to find in Kildare, and soon realized that the town was not big enough to support a real specialist or 'niche' shop, and therefore required a broad a range of products. At the same time, the shop aims to provide a haven for those who are interested in spirituality, complementary health care and a more holistic approach to life. Since opening in May 2005, Dónall na Gealaí now stocks products that the Sweeney’s can personally recommend, such as the Findhorn Flower Essences, which fit perfectly with their philosophy. Over the years, the Sweeney’s have discovered what products their customers want, and the Findhorn Essences just happen to be one of Dónall na Gealaí’s best selling complementary lines.
Anne says; “Our top selling essences are Sacred Space and Psychic Protection, which are particularly in demand by a lot of our regular customers who are complementary therapists (Reiki practitioners, Homeopaths, Reflexologists, Angel Therapy practitioners, Psychics to name but a few). Other popular essences include Sweet Dreams (we have one particular customer who has trouble sleeping anywhere other than at home but Sweet Dreams always works for her) and Life Force (which we use ourselves when we’re feeling a bit low and fatigued).” Dónall na Gealaí is a great shop with spirit, and well worth a visit when you are next in Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
CONFERENCE CALLS - Unfortunately, our third Conference Call did not take place as quite a lot of people had signed up but did not attend. We would really like to encourage you to take part in these great free events as its the perfect opportunity to learn more about the essences and receive personalised advice from Marion and Gilda. We have decided to use the next event as a barometer to see whether we should continue to offer these Conference Calls. Please email us here if you are interested in these events but the times don't work for you, or if you have any other feeback for us.
UPCOMING CALLS - We are very excited about our upcoming conference calls , which will be covering the topics of; Flower Essences for Women and Standing your Ground (all details below). Please make sure that you register for these events by adding 'Conference Call' to the title of your email here. Once you have registered, we will email you one week before the event with the full event details.
Flower Essences For Women
Thursday 25th March 2010 at 6 pm (GMT)
Women issues have for so long been healed and supported by mother nature
through balancing our female cycle, and listening more to our body.
In this seminar, we will explore family issues, pregnancy and birth.
Standing Your Ground
Thursday 8th April 2010 at 6 pm (GMT)
Many of us would like to increase our self-confidence, positive
self-expression and become more assertive. In this seminar, we will explore
ways to become more confident, stand our ground and speak our truth.
2010 TRAINING DATES -This year Marion will be leading training courses all across the globe at several new venues including, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia among others. Please go to the link here for further information.
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We look forward to hearing from you. Many Blessings from all at FFE.
Findhorn Flower Essences
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Findhorn
Forres, Morayshire
IV36 3YY
Scotland
UK
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