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Moonstone is known for heightening our awareness of intuition and sixth sense perception. As if drinking an elixir of the moon, it balances yin/yang energies within us. Known for clarity of mind + focus, it can be particularly helpful for meditation practices and gaining insights about emotional patterns. It helps us connect with Mother Earth and experience patience during times of uncertainty.

The Taiwanese Azalea helps us see from a higher perspective: the moment we think we have it all figured out, something else arises. It dissolves the sense that there is only one way, or that what we want is unattainable, or too much to ask for. It helps us let go of holding back, so we can offer ourselves more generously to the world.

Star Flower allows us to not only recognize our special qualities but also to share them with the world. It helps us be fully comfortable with the best aspects of ourselves and to embody our inherent magic, beauty and radiance.

Pink Prickly Pear Cactus boasts one of the most intensely bright pink flowers found in the Sonoran desert! Unlike other Opuntia species, it does not have spines on its pads. Also known as the Beavertail Prickly Pear, it magnifies our ability for enjoyment and beauty, even in harsh environments. It amplifies our sense of wonder, curiosity and adventure. It encourages us to keep digging beyond what’s apparent for inherent beauty, profound meaning & flashes of insight.

Acupuncturist Erin Borbet walks us through super simple acupressure rituals to follow with our anointing oils to magnify the transformative effects of flower essences.

Sacred Datura is a desert moonflower that falls into the ‘poison cures poison’ category. Though toxic to the body in plant form, as a flower essence it actually helps us release toxins - mental, emotional, physical. It helps us cleanse energetic debris through the breath and boosts our lifeforce. We’re better able to sit with sadness, frustration, fear or overwhelm, until we reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Like bathing in moonlight, we transmute our ‘dark night of the soul’ into strength and wisdom.

Oak Creek is one of the most popular attractions in Sedona. Luckily, with so many places to dip your toes along the creek, you can often find a secret spot to enjoy by yourself. As we were river tracing & searching for flowers, we came across the totally rare Stream Orchid growing in abundance along the creek!

Digestive troubles can be the result of emotional issues, such as worrying, or physical causes, like food allergens or chronic conditions. Incorporate these flower essences into your daily regimen to get some relief!

To better understand which LOTUSWEI flower essences to use when and why, there are three different collections to consider: 1) Stabilization, 2) Exploration & 3) Liberation. Each collection has a range of intentionality of what it’s highlighting for us. Alternatively, if you want to give a loved one flower essences, this can help you figure out where to start.

Bonsai Plum Blossom enhances our ability to take risks. It inspires within us a gentle, motherly love that allows us to make mistakes, to fail and to be imperfect on the first try. It dissolves the desire for perfectionism, and eases tensions around fear of failure, judgement and criticism. Instead, we can explore with curiosity, and feel more free in our bodies. We can take continual risks outside of our comfort zone, because comfort resides within us.

Depending on which study you look at, between 5% and 20% of women experience painful periods that interfere with their daily life. Many turn to over-the-counter medications to relieve pain, but there are a number of flower essences and natural remedies that can help regulate your period. We've compiled this list so you can heal the root issues of your period problems for good!

Despite overwhelm or chronic fatigue from daily modern life, Running Iris dissolves our tendency to view our experiences as laborious or a drag on our energy. Rather than avoidance, isolation or feeling like ‘it’s all about me and how I feel', we’re able to authentically engage with others in a more meaningful and intimate way.Running Iris magnifies our ability to focus, and be aware, flexible and tolerant.

Magenta epidendrum teaches us to open our hearts and experience more ease, so everything can fall into place. Instead of shutting down and worrying that things won’t turn out, we can stay open to what is, dissolving resistance and fear of the unknown. We’re able to go right to the heart of matters and experience more meaningful connections with everyone + everything around us. There is no confusion - we are clear, direct + heart-centered, because we are at ease and open to what is.

Erin is incredibly talented and one of the most nurturing, nourishing and talented Chinese Medicine practitioners that I know — and professionally trained in the art of flower essences!

If you are at a position in your life where you are really wanting to break down any hardness or resistance to receiving more / expressing more / or *being* more of yourself in this life … and ready to dive in and start breaking down & dismantling any framework or messaging in your cellular makeup around scarcity or lack - this threesome is the way to do it!

In the modern world, we’re often in a state of depletion and distraction. We cannot thrive because we’re constantly trying to meet our basic needs + find balance. Cacao helps us realize what we require in order to feel 100% nourished and taken care of, so we can feel replete and whole -- that our every need is met. When our needs -- even seemingly simple needs like eating, drinking, sleeping, resting, taking breaks, and getting fresh air -- are consistently met, instead of sacrificed, we can truly flourish and be prolific.

Mary Beth Kilinski is a clinical psychologist based in Rhode Island. In this guest post, she shares with us her TOP 5 flower essences - the ones she can't live without - both professionally and personally.