Wait? What?! That’s right. How often do we find ourselves replaying old thoughts every single day? I’d bet a lot more than we realize. Those thoughts could be stale as rank bread, yet we still feed those beliefs into our system and keep making them true. Let me give you an example. I’ve been eating a lot of sugary snacks lately. Last weekend, as I … Continue reading You don’t have to buy into your beliefs
It seems fitting to kick off 2015 with an account of my healing journey in 2014 that was bolstered by using flower essences (please see Part I & Part II with Katie Hess of Lotus Wei here). My journey with bespoke flower essences actually began with the very gifted Alexis Smart, founder of Alexis Smart Flower Remedies.
It was a no-brainer deciding to work with her after she garnered high praise in the blogging community from many of my favorite blogs: life in blush, beauty by britanie, the beauty of it is…, Eighth and Wild, and others.
It’s clear why. In her work, she summons intuition, wisdom, and an innate affinity for the healing power of flower essences and homeopathy—a potent combination.
Personally, I have experienced her custom-blended remedies first-hand and know their quiet power. Here’s what I found.
Continue reading “Flower essence series part III: My experience using Alexis Smart Flower Remedies”
It’s not every day that you find energy mists encouraging Joy, Love, and Pure Energy on display at your pediatrician’s office. So when I discovered Lotus Wei’s sample collection at The Whole Child Center, I knew my family and I needed to own the entire set. As it turns out, our pediatrician, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, discovered the company at a conference and was impressed by founder Katie Hess’ wisdom and knowledge.
Lotus Wei’s flower elixirs, mists and essences evoke the states that you wish to experience at that moment: Inner Peace, Inspired Action, Infinite Love, Joy Juice, Quiet Mind, and Pure Energy. Each can be used simultaneously or interchangeably, as needed or desired. (Personally, I’m hooked on The CAPtivator, an Energy Mist created out of a collaboration between Lotus Wei and CAP Beauty that exudes the exotic scents of sandalwood, neroli, clary sage, gardenia, crown flower, lotus, and black pepper.
If Katie Hess has one core message, it’s this:Â that flower remedies effortlessly cut through the static of busy life and remind you of how exquisite you are on the inside.
Since falling hard for her wellness philosophy, I decided to travel with her on a Flowerevolution, a flower-powered online community that she hopes will expand into a tipping point of world transformation—with a little help from some healing elixirs.
Every month in the six month period, our group receives a different essence extracted from unique, potent flowers that assist us in unblocking and releasing old patterns, as well as strengthening and conditioning new ones. Thus far, we have taken the following honey-sweetened elixirs:
The changes for me have been nothing short of revolutionary since the very first flower essence inspired me to embark on something I was too afraid to do before, and the next essence forced me to face areas where I have not been treating myself respectfully and with love. Based on the Facebook group that is open to sharing, I’m not the only one experiencing positive changes.
Think it sounds hokey? Think again. The work is rooted in over 15 years of study and observation—and incorporates the healing powers of aroma-therapeutic oils, gemstones, and flower essences that deliver proven results.
Her transformational elixirs have been featured in Oprah Magazine, Sunset, Organic Spa Magazine and custom-created for President Obama. She partners with spas worldwide like Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Fairmont Princess, and her line of Lotus Wei products are sold in 12 countries.
As the Lotus Wei website accurately describes it:
Flower essences act as a natural tuning fork — bringing your body back in tune with a subtle electrical vibration.
Before embarking on this transformational journey with Katie Hess, I asked her some questions about how to find the right essence—it’s actually quite simple—as well as her daily beauty and wellness practice. Continue reading “Flower Power Fuels a Flowerevolution (Part II): Katie Hess, Lotus Wei founder, creates transformation one flower at a time PLUS her beauty and health regime”
With the holidays upon us, I can’t think of a better way to deal with stress than by turning to flower essences. The next time your nerves ignite with sparks, spritz a dose of Bach’s Rescue Remedy under your tongue and take a deep breath. You will discover just how potent flower essences can be as your body eases into a relaxed state almost immediately. … Continue reading First Aid for the Soul, Part I
To all people who feel like wallflowers at some point in their lives. You know who you are.
You know the one who blends into the wall, even though it’s painted grey—and you’re wearing moon beams.
You’re the one who mixed paisley and polka dots long before it was in vogue. If ever it was.
You’re the one who dressed like a bag lady for a dance party and people mumbled behind your back in hushed tones (because they must think your ears evaporated with your fashion sense): “Do you think she overdid it with the black tooth and rubber chicken? No one’s gonna ask her to dance.” Well, maybe, just maybe, you didn’t want to dance anyway.
Your hair may be black or blond or red as a fleck of cinnamon spice. Or maybe it’s the same brown bob you’ve worn since you’re eight.
There will come a time when…
Continue reading “{never underestimate the girl in the corner}”
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