Reiki Flower

Beech. Impatiens. Lotus. The Essences of the Moment

The past few days have been rife with restlessness and existential chatter. The Who-Am-I's and What-Am-I-Here-For[s] ... and the heat ...

Restlessness, sleeplessness, active dreaming [therefore, not restful sleep] ... the persistent heat ... all make the environment rife for arguments and befuddlement.

When you are befuddled do you become embarrassed? Does this embarrassment then make you defensive? ... and then, does this defensiveness lead to disagreements?

Observing all of this I go back to the "Prozac in the water supply" thought and wonder what would help to make this cycle pass more effectively and less full of angst and confusion.

Beech is typically used to address 'bitchiness'. Short tempers ... the clenching of jaws, and "... a hyper sensitivity to personal environments, both physical and social."

Impatiens addresses unsettled impulses, irritation, and the need for stillness and patience. The "... over abundance of fiery force flares up easily into irritation, impatience, intolerance, and anger." the typical Ayurveda Pitta imbalance. Time to cool down!

Lotus encourages our equanimity, bringing a sense of space and grounded spiritual purpose. "Lotus is an excellent, all-purpose remedy for enhancing and harmonizing the higher consciousness ... " ... a good essence for overabundant ego.

Anything that would help you cool down and calm down are beneficial. Just acknowledging the presence of the daemon helps to put it back in it's place.

I have the urge to put all the essences [and lavender and peppermint oils] in a spray bottle and spritzing myself, the room, and whoever else seems to need it [... in a playful way ;]

cooling thoughts to one and all - namaste

[all references from Flower Essence Repertory, Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz, 1996]