A few years ago (4 or 5, I think) I came across a book about Flower Essences in the thrift store and bought it. It was hardcover and only $2.49 and as a book maximalist I could not pass it up. Little did I know it would transform my life.
My connection to plant medicine has for the most part been superficial in nature as I had convinced myself that I had no knowledge or ability in that realm. Limiting beliefs are so funny like that, without even trying or testing my capabilities I told myself I was completely incompetent. I was first called to lilacs because they were in my back yard, and of course their fragrance is lovely and intoxicating. I also associate them with Taurus season and my grandmother, who loves to smell the lilacs in her back yard on her birthday(she’s a Taurus), surrounded by her loved ones.
So after reading the introduction and learning about flower essences I went to the index and dove into lilac medicine. Turns out it was(and is) completely aligned with the healing I need. It works with the spine and so much more, energetically and spiritually:
It’s truly amazing the portals that open when we trust our intuition and listen to our inner guidance system. To be led to this medicine has been such a gift.
Now, I feel a bit embarrassed to admit this, but after 3 years of making this medicine I am just now taking it. This is the interesting thing about energy, plants and the wonders of our spiritual selves. The plant has been working with me, and I was not yet ready to ingest it. Part of this was my deep feelings of self doubt, that I was incapable, unqualified to make my own medicine, but I was also, not ready for it’s power and perhaps, not ready for the healing it has to offer.
If there is one important lesson in all things, action must be backed both physically and spiritually.
The most wonderful and powerful part of making the flower essences was that Amara did it with me. Sprinkling her pure, kid magic into the blossoms she sprinkled into the spring water, imitating my every move. Teaching her to make medicine, to deeply trust herself and her connection to nature is such a gift, and so much fun. It is one of the true honors of motherhood. She will not have the self doubt I harbored for so much of my life. So much less time wasted, infusing a young one with power, confidence and trust in self and understanding, relationship with her environment and the natural world.
I truly believe we can heal so much if we were more willing to connect to that voice within us, the one that is communicating with nature, whispering our needs through the soles of our feet to the soil. To know that we are not separate from our plant and animal friends but exist to be in communion.
I also love the essence making day because we are immersed in lilac. Smelling them, throwing blossoms like confetti, just being really present and enjoying the gifts of the lilac. For the first time, after making the Mother for the essences, I made myself a tincture, and began making some for my friends and gifting them.
And I set some of the pure, undiluted essence (smells divine!)for my altar and ceremonial use.
I also used some as a floor wash to infuse the energy into my home. I am so grateful to lilac for their patience with me and gentle messages that have kept me making the flower essences even though I didn’t use them until now. Deepening my connection will only bring forth more trust, healing and expansion and I am already feeling it.
Love of the plant world started with my great-grandma and was continued through my grandmother and great-uncle. The simple action of pointing and naming flowers and plants has allowed me to arrive here. And I am honored to continue weaving the threads of communion, healing and trust with my children. I hope this sharing of my process brings you closer to your outside space, whatever that looks like and start a conversation with your rooted elementals.
I love this. I want some 💜💜💜