Flowers for Navigating Human Connections

The wisdom of flowers

During my recent time in Alaska, one flower stood out to me more than any other: One-sided Wintergreen. This tiny green plant seemed to be everywhere I went. I'm not sure whether it was truly abundant or if it simply caught my attention due to its unique energy. But it got me thinking, because One-sided Wintergreen teaches us about how we energetically interact with others.

Over the past few weeks, I've had more than a few puzzling moments in my interactions. You know the type—when something happens, and you're left thinking, "What in the world just happened?!" Upon reflection, I realized that these moments were a result of my energy projecting a lack of boundaries into the world.

This realization inspired me to create this blog. The quality and quantity of our interactions with others can leave us questioning what just occurred and may also trigger feelings of loneliness or unworthiness. Let's explore a few wise flowers that can guide us on our journey toward more fulfilling interactions and connections.

"Hey, what just happened?"

If you find yourself in situations that cause you to wonder why people treat you a certain way, it's a reminder from life to pay attention to what you might be subconsciously putting out there. We can either blame others for their behavior or view these interactions as a reflection of ourselves, embracing them as opportunities for self-reflection. By honestly examining how others treat us, we can gain insight into the treatment we've been accepting, particularly if we notice recurring patterns or situations. One-sided Wintergreen flower essence teaches us about the energy we project and how the energy of others affects us in return. It guides us in creating and maintaining healthy energy boundaries that align with our true selves and life purpose.
One-sided Wintergreen affirmation: "I attract people and situations that support my highest truth and life purpose. I act with awareness and consideration of my impact on others."

Embracing Evolving Social Circles

As our consciousness grows, it is natural that the people in our social circle will also change. You may notice certain people fall off your radar, drift out of your life, or you have less and less in common. This change in relationships can be confusing and complicated. Cattail Pollen essence assists by helping us powerfully project our true selves into the world, so we can attract people who resonate with our energy and support our life purpose. When we allow the process of alignment and attraction to unfold naturally, we may find new faces appearing in our lives.
Cattail Pollen affirmation: "The truth of my destiny resonates clearly within my being. I constantly attract those who are in harmony with my true self."

Discerning the Truth

Sometimes we need a little help to see the truth, especially if you are someone who tends to look for the good in people. Sometimes a wake-up call is required. For example, when you are being manipulated or taken advantage of. This is where Bladderwort flower essence comes in. This flower acts as a truth teller, helping you suddenly recognize truths about a situation or a person that you may not have wanted to acknowledge before, because you were overly eager to overlook the red flags. Bladderwort guides you in understanding what you need to know to make informed decisions about who to include in your circle and who may already be a part of it.
Bladderwort affirmation: "My inner knowing shatters all illusion. My path of action is illuminated by the simple beauty of the truth."

Feeling Connected in a Lonely World

If you've been feeling lonely lately, you're not alone! Humanity is currently facing an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. Many people have found their social lives shrinking since the pandemic and are struggling to reconnect. Additionally, our increasing reliance on connective technology and social media enables us to network with a large number of people. However, even with this expanded connectivity, we often experience a decline in the depth of in-person interactions and meaningful connections. Despite having 250 friends on social media or being in a room with 20 people, it's still possible to feel lonely.

Single Delight flower essence helps to clear our inner vision, allowing us to see and feel the network of light that energetically connects us with all other living beings. Single Delight serves as a reminder that we are never truly alone. Once we establish and feel these connections, they can begin to manifest in the physical world.
Single Delight affirmation: "I am one with omnipresent light. I celebrate connection without limitation."

Building Confidence to Make Personal Connections

For those who feel uncomfortable or awkward in social interactions, Wild Sweet Pea flower essence can inspire more confidence. It is also helpful for people who tend to isolate rather than seek meaningful connections with others. It helps us step beyond the self-imposed barriers of perceived safety and reach out for a personal connection.
Wild Sweet Pea affirmation: "I create space for vulnerability, authenticity, and healthy boundaries to protect the depth of my connections."

Being Your Own Best Friend

Last but not least, an essential piece to the puzzle of navigating human connections requires asking yourself these questions: Would you want to be friends with you? Do you like yourself? Or are you dealing with self-criticism? To foster independent and healthy relationships, we also need to cultivate self-acceptance. Alpine Azalea flower essence helps us love and accept ourselves by releasing self-doubt. When we genuinely embrace who we are, it is much easier to be open to the love, acceptance, and support of others.
Alpine Azalea affirmation: "I unconditionally accept the totality of who I AM. I open my heart to the generous, loving energy of the planet."