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One tiny little Johnny Jump Up popped up by itself one year in the backyard of our building. Knowing that flowers grow exactly when & where they’re needed, I jumped into action and made an essence of it. This pansy-like wildflower dissolves unworthiness, playing small and reluctance. When we have limited thinking, hide behind routines, and expect the very least, it magnifies our capacity to be more OUTRAGEOUS!

World peace begins with inner peace. Whether we’re conscious of it or not - our happiness makes other people happy!⁠ When we tap into our wisdom & grow, we inspire others to do the same.⁠ It’s a beautiful, energetically contagious phenomenon.

An interesting phenomenon happened this week that I’d love to share. First, I realized that there’s a blend in our collection that folks tend to be wary of -- because the flower on the bottle is somewhat scary. THEN people hear what the blend is for -- and steer clear of it. People have seemingly gotten more afraid of it since last year. This flower is ...

We now offer natural adaptogen soda syrups -- so you can make your very own natural (zero-sugar) soda and add flower elixirs to it! Which flavor sounds the yummiest right now? Cherry Cola with Reishi, Vanilla Cream with Astragalus or Root Beer with Chaga? They are all delicious!

The Coralroot Orchid grows at over 8500 feet in the high-elevation forest of Flagstaff, Arizona. This terrestrial forest orchid dissolves attachment to wanting to change, fix or save someone, and amplifies our openness to understanding another’s perspective. It helps us see that being nourished by our own divine nature means that there is nothing to be done, argued or positioned. We realize that our true area of influence and greatest responsibility is our own awakening, which instantly benefits others.

Wow, I was blown away by people’s responses to my post last week about comfort eating! There are so many kind-hearted, generous and smart people in our community. I learned a ton about nutrition and different practices and perspectives. And it helped me reflect in so many different ways and made me feel so loved and connected to so many people around this small world. Here are of ALL of the gorgeous responses I received via email and social media regarding my current challenge around comfort eating at night.

Ok, I’m gonna get real vulnerable here. One of my biggest challenges lately is comfort eating at night. I don’t snack much during the day because I’m working so much. But late at night before bed I start getting a craving for something. Usually dark chocolate -- or lately some kind of yogurt. On weekends, it’s salt & vinegar potato chips. I want to get to the bottom of this habit. If you’ve cracked the code -- and you know it’s about protein, or minerals, or whatever, let me know!

What feels juicy for you, right now? And are you making time for it? Read on for a quick exercise on how you can become more aware of how much time + energy you are putting toward following your "golden threads."

You don’t need to travel to Central or South America to experience a florecida, or fresh flower cleanse. You can create a similar flower-powered experience at home. First, decide what your intention is for the flower cleanse. Do you want to gain clarity on an issue? Magnify a particular quality in yourself? By being clear about what you want, you’ll be more open to recognizing the flowers that will provide what you are seeking.

Infused with flower essences for fearless pioneering + unfolding our vision, the Inner Knowing blend strengthens us to break through limitations, trust our inner visionary and see the future in a forward-thinking way. Here are 5 meditative practices to help you connect with your limitless potential.

Here’s something I’ve been exploring & contemplating -- and believe it’s worth sharing: FEARLESSNESS. How does that word feel inside you? What would you be like if you were absolutely fearless? As in … no fear arose within you for any reason. That would be incredibly empowering. In an effort to liberate more courage & fearlessness in the world with a little help from nature, I wrote a short blog post about flowers that dissolve fear.

Here’s the good news about flower essences for sleep: They work. Flower essences are effective and fast-acting, targeting the root causes of restless sleep, so that even chronic sufferers notice a remarkable difference in sleep quality within several nights.

The Starburst Flower is a tropical flower that dissolves patterns of feeling underappreciated and undervalued. It infuses us with a deep well of self-fulfillment, so we don’t look for external sources of validation. We experience greater autonomy and assuredness. Any part of us that feels impotent and ineffective transitions to feeling potent and powerful!

Flower offerings: what's the benefit & how do I do one? In short, making offerings of fresh flowers is a long life practice. You may also notice that it instantly transforms the way you feel -- and the way you perceive the world around you. Read more here on the various ways to do flower offerings.

The Taiwanese Celosia is a wild Amaranth that grows in tropical Asia. Its essence dissolves distraction, meandering thoughts, and beating around the bush. It helps us be more pointed, direct and targeted in not only how we express ourselves, but what we request both mentally and verbally. It helps us cut to the chase and get to the point; when we know what we want, we can create the life we want to live.

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! Read more for a quick snapshot of your sign, your forecast in the Year of the Metal Ox & a flower elixir to boost your good fortune!

Having worked with flower essences for over 15 years, I’ve observed that there are several methods of selecting flower essences that work for nearly everyone. Here are five different ways to select which flower essence to work with.

If people around you are dropping like flies due to nasty viruses and bacteria, here's a list of my 9 go-to rituals to keep my immune system strong and prevent from getting sick in the first place!