An Australian Native Flower
(Made in Leura, Blue Mountains NSW)
Properties
Slowing down
Calming scattered energies
Lightening strikes but once in the same place, and so it is that you will benefit most through teachings associated with each step you take on your journey – so step slowly and consciously! (The flower speaks)
The Black-eyed Susan plant has heath-like foliage and its name means “four sided box”, relating to the 4 petals. The flowers usually vary between deep lilac-pink to a paler pink in colour. The “black eyes” are the pollen-bearing tips appearing on the 8 stamens within the centre of the flower.
This essence is for people who are always rushing around, constantly living in the “fast lane” of life. They tend to run rather than walk as they feel they have so much to do, and try to fit as much as possible into each day. They usually have many projects underway at the same time and don’t like to be kept waiting.
Because they are constantly living in the “fast lane” these people create a lot of stress in their bodies, which can lead to all kinds of stress-related symptoms such as headaches, indigestion and muscle tension, or a nervous breakdown.
People who would benefit most from Black-eyed Susan don’t have patience with others when they aren’t as fast thinking or acting as fast as they are, or when they appear to get in the way of their progress. They will often become irritable and can have unacceptable expectations of others. They aren’t willing or able to delegate tasks for this reason also.
Black-Eyed Susan has a calming and balancing effect, being the perfect essence to slow you down to become more centred within yourself. In this more calm and relaxed state this essence enables you to be more connected with your intuitive self as well as being able to listen to and connect with others. You will be more tolerant, sympathetic and patient with others and also be able to be of assistance to those who don’t grasp concepts as quickly as you do. You will be capable of delegating tasks to others as you feel less pressured and able to allow things to go at their own pace of completion.
Affirmations
I take each step slowly and consciously
I achieve all tasks calmly and patiently
I am patient and tolerant of others
Information inspired by "Australian Bush Flower Essences"
by Ian White