tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699653697693505613.post608575009902871701..comments2023-07-01T07:01:51.564-07:00Comments on ACHS Alumni News: The root of my life: my family (plants' healing potential)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839280983201647616noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699653697693505613.post-53749228144465990172009-08-24T11:06:00.380-07:002009-08-24T11:06:00.380-07:00Maria, you bring up a very good point. One should ...Maria, you bring up a very good point. One should be mindful of addressing another's energetic body, always being respectful of, and celebrating, another's unique expression, without manipulation. I do celebrate all that is Brecca! It is impossible to give all the background of Brecca's subtle energetic make-up in 500 words or less, but the decision to use vine with her came up for reasons much more complex than the Hokey Pokey incident of '94, and was recommended by many outside essence practitioners for her growth (including bio-feedback), since vine addressed one of her deepest organizational patterns with the potential to limit.<br /><br />She is 19 years old now and she will smile and say, "Take the vine." when she recognizes that she is slipping into an old pattern that does not serve her highest growth path. Her ability to objectively assess herself is remarkable and, I feel, is informed by years of being authentically engaged and present in personal process. She has frequently let me know how happy she is that as a parenting style, together, we consciously worked on understanding the patterns in her life, and rather than simply suppressing them or punishing her for them, we used them in exploring and developing her highest expression of Self by using flower essences and essential oils during her formative years. <br /><br />I am happy to let you know Brecca's inner verve and inner child are not quashed, and she has a vivacious and unique expression in this world, while at the same time being mindful of others around her. Also, she rarely pulls vine any longer, but still uses essences independently to support her personal growth.C. Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326805935589587388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699653697693505613.post-87630414248515639072009-06-18T05:41:39.595-07:002009-06-18T05:41:39.595-07:00I was a little taken back that you saw your daught...I was a little taken back that you saw your daughter as "being domineering and autocratic, and not seeing value in another’s point of view" because she wouldn't do the hokey pokey. I guess I value an independent spirit. It's interesting that you could manipulate her emotions with the essences. I guess as a parent you have the responsibility to mold your child as you believe he/she will best contribute to and participate in society. I do very much appreciate your understanding of cravings. The story about the dill was enlightening.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994508948892708018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699653697693505613.post-56933139798514105222009-04-07T16:43:00.000-07:002009-04-07T16:43:00.000-07:00Last summer our daughter graduated from college. ...Last summer our daughter graduated from college. We had dreamed of celebrations to honor this milestone, but she was in profound distress with some of her relationships. Graduation plans were rejected, but she allowed me to rub Vetiver into her feet. She rolled her eyes at the craziness of “Mom’s woo-woo stuff,” but her body settled as I held her feet.<BR/> A few months later she moved home in crisis. She wasn’t interested in advice or problem solving conversations. But she asked for oils for her daily “calm down” baths. Each day I would set my intention to choose oils that would serve her needs for that day, and each day a different combination of oils were chosen for her bath; rosewood, lime, and thyme, or oregano, petitgrain, and rose, or myrrh, texas cedarwood, and blood orange, or…<BR/> The oils helped when words were inadequate to the task.N Thurstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786433941256178941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699653697693505613.post-70383983272169723772009-04-04T11:56:00.000-07:002009-04-04T11:56:00.000-07:00I am glad to hear you say that Shay. Minding our i...I am glad to hear you say that Shay. Minding our inner-child is a very important practice. Since this post is about vibrational patterns, I want to share some of Vetiver's signature with you: overcoming agitation, irritability, and stabilizing emotional burnout and feelings of restlessness. You may want to try mixing a little bergamot and sweet orange into your blends, as this would be a dynamic way to beat those winter blues! Also, no need to drive about town. ACHS' apothecary has therapeutic grade essential oils - and they deliver!C. Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326805935589587388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699653697693505613.post-45591415822494299492009-04-03T14:52:00.000-07:002009-04-03T14:52:00.000-07:00I had a craving for the essential oil Vetiver, ran...I had a craving for the essential oil Vetiver, ran all over town to find. This is the first time ever a particular scent/vibration had vexed me about until I found it and began wearing.<BR/>It is the end of winter here in Oregon and I am at my wits end with the grey/cold/rainy weather. Vetiver has a smokey dense scent and I find it very grounding and warming. I will continue to wear until the sun comes out and the temperature begins to climb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com