Sunday, November 9, 2008

Bach Flower Essences for Jealousy

Sai Ram. Some times, we suffer from the negative state of envy, jealousy and other negative emotions which arise primarily from lack of love to fellow beings. In some situations of life as for example in studies, in sports and similar competitive situations, a little envy or jealousy is not bad, in fact it acts as a powerful motivator for putting our best efforts! But when the emotion becomes too strong and starts affecting our health and well-being, it is time to act.

Bach Flowers like Holly will help us to see our connectedness to all beings! Yes, envy, jealousy etc. arise because momentarily we forget our own connection to the universe and to all beings around us. So, their success becomes difficult to bear. When we remember that 'they' are part of 'us', we come out of the negative states.

HOLLY is especially indicated when one feels lonely, jealous, envious, bitter and angry. Self-hatred is included too! HOLLY opens our heart centre and helps us see our connectedness to one and all.

Pl. think of HOLLY when you experience jealousy, hatred, suspicion, spite and envy. Anger caused by such emotions also responds to HOLLY.

Continued lack of Self-Confidence may lead to envy, jealousy and hatred of siblings! In such situations, HOLLY and LARCH will be the choice. Or one may feel that one is quite competent but life has not treated one fairly and the other person got a better deal because of social connections or just good luck. Such resentments will be helped by WILLOW.

WILLOW is for resentments stored in the mind (that I deserve better from life). WILLOW is relatively mild compared to HOLLY's intense negativities!

Self-hatred due to guilt (that of having committed a sin for example) may need PINE and HOLLY, Pine to remove the guilt feelings and HOLLY to restore love for oneself. If that guilt leaves behind a sense of Uncleanliness, CRAB APPLE will help.

Thus, some of the emotions may need one or more Flower Essences.

If the lack of love expresses itself as Intolerance of others, BEECH would be indicated.

If the lack of love for others expresses itself as Impatience (always in a hurry, can't wait for the others to do things in their own way), IMPATIENS may be needed along with HOLLY!

It is thus important to understand the mental picture a little better so that the right flower essences get picked.

Blessings so that you may see the underlying unity amidst all the apparent diversity.

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