Remedies for Loneliness
"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself."
Michel de Montaigne
To Be Heard
Heather
Latin: Calluna vulgaris
Chinese: 石楠 Shínán
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Dr. Bach's Description:
"Those who are always seeking the companionship of anyone who may be available, as they find it necessary to discuss their own affairs with others, no matter whom it may be. They are very unhappy if they have to be alone for any length of time."
Positive:
Selfless and understanding, good listener, helpful to others.
Negative:
Self-centeredness, self-concern. Obsessed about own problems. Makes mountains out of molehills. Poor listener.
To be Patient
Impatiens
Latin: Impatiens glandulifera
Chinese: 凤仙花 Fèng xiān huā
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Dr. Bach's Description:
"Those who are quick in thought and action and who wish all things to be done without hesitation or delay. When ill they are anxious for a hasty recovery. They find it very difficult to be patient with people who are slow, as they consider it wrong and a waste of time, and they will endeavour to make such people quicker in all ways. They often prefer to work and think alone, so that they can do everything at their own speed."
Positive:
Patience, gentleness in pace of life, learning how to slow down.
Negative:
Irritable, impatient, nervous, mental tension, easily frustrated.
During a Crisis:
Impatiens is one of the five flowers in the Rescue Remedy formula. It helps to ease the frustration of agitation and racing thoughts.
To Connect
Water Violet
Latin: Hottonia palustris
Chinese: 水堇 Shuǐ jǐn
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Dr. Bach's Description:
"For those who in health or illness like to be alone. Very quiet people, who move about without noise, speak little, and then gently. Very independent, capable and self-reliant. Almost free of the opinions of others. They are aloof, leave people alone and go their own way. Often clever and talented. Their peace and calmness is a blessing to those around them."
Positive:
Sympathetic, willing to offer their valuable advise and be of service to others.
Negative:
Aloof, proud and can be condescending due to their capabilities and knowledge.