The concept of the “Self” lies at the core of many spiritual and philosophical traditions. It is often described as the most fundamental aspect of our being, the true essence of who we are. However, the Self is not something we can easily grasp through our usual means of understanding, like thought, perception, or intellect. It transcends our physical, mental, and emotional experiences, yet it is ever-present and underlies all of them. In this chapter, we will explore what the Self is, how it differs from the ego or personality, and why understanding the Self is key to realizing true reality. The Self as Pure Consciousness At its essence, the Self is pure consciousness. It is the awareness that observes all experiences, but it is not limited by or attached to those experiences. It is the unchanging witness of all that arises in life—the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and perceptions we experience daily. To grasp this concept, think about a movie screen. The screen remains ...
"The
flower essences themselves have an extremely important role. They are a
powerful catalyst that helps people heal themselves, look inward and
understand their own life plan, purpose and direction in life. They also
give them the courage and confidence to follow this plan. Illnesses,
symptoms, and emotional problems are signals that we have strayed from
our personal path. Essences help us get back on track, work on and heal
problems and imbalances in our lives. They can also thus stimulating us
to understand why these problems arose in the first place and what we
need to do to clear them up by unlocking our innate positive qualities."
(Ian White)
Through flower essences, we can overcome faulty
agreements and mental attitudes and deep-seated inner contradictions and
emotional conflicts.
Essences alter a person's fine tuning and can
be used as a primary treatment or as an adjunct to natural healing
methods (homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture).
Bach drops are very effective as an aid in various forms of psychological therapy.
They support the functions of the endocrine glands, balance and harmonize.