Finding the energy to rebuild

After a terrifying summer, many are in the position of rebuilding - starting over from scratch or trying to repair and rebuild what has been lost.

Between the hurricanes in the East, the wildfires in the West, flooding from heavy rains in various

locations, and the damage inflicted by rioting protestors and terrorists, it's been a season of fear and tension for far too many people.

And now, many are in a state of exhaustion while others live with the ongoing fear.

For many in the West, the fire danger has passed with the coming of snow and rain. A few are breathing sighs of relief, while those who lost homes and property are facing the aftermath.

Life goes on and we must go on, but sometimes finding the energy and strength is difficult.

Fortunately, while Dr. Bach's flower remedies can't replace what's been lost, they can help individuals deal with the emotional fall out.

Olive is the essence for those who feel emotionally, psychologically, or physically fatigued. Olive can help replenish physical vigor so whatever must be done can be done.

Sweet Chestnut provides a sense of hope and relieves feelings of despair, while Walnut helps us adapt to change. Mimulus will help those whose fear is ongoing.

The emotions you might feel when faced with any of these terrifying situations and their aftermath are both natural and understandable. But to move forward, you do need to re-balance and come to terms with what's going on in your life.

FeelBach! can't replace homes that have been lost, but our flower remedies CAN give you the emotional and physical energy and hope to get on with living your life.

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When your "Energy tank" is on empty, turn to Dr. Bach's flowers

There's an old saying "My get up and go done got up and went." (Yes, grammatically incorrect, but no one can miss the idea it conveys.)

If you're facing life with energy at a low ebb, you know exactly what it means. You have things to do, but you'd rather not. You'd rather just sit down and do nothing.

There are medical conditions that lead to this kind of lethargy, so you should check with your doctor. If the doctor says there's nothing physically wrong, then you need to think about what is emotionally wrong.

Perhaps you've created a routine for yourself that has become a rut – and as the rut gets deeper, it's becoming harder and harder to get out. Your energies have become stuck and an energy deficit is dragging you down.

We get into these ruts sometimes because we’re afraid to reach out and try something new, or because circumstances have given us no choice. When there’s an important task at hand and we have to stick with it, or when we’ve been confined by an illness, we haven’t much opportunity to add variety to our lives.

This can happen to everyone for short periods of time, but when it becomes a habit and life becomes more of a chore than a joy, it's time to take action. The very real danger is in becoming more and more depressed – and in letting your negative feelings spill over to affect the people you love.
Fortunately, when you recognize yourself getting into this state, you can treat it with Dr. Bach's Essences and get your enthusiasm and love of life back.

Hornbeam is the Bach Remedy that treats the feeling of “living in a rut” and allows you to reach out to new experiences – and even to carry on the daily routine with new interest.
 
Gentian helps to overcome both depression and that “I don’t want to do this” state of mind.

Olive is the essence to get you over that feeling of being both mentally and physically "done in."

You deserve to look forward to each day of your life with joy... So visit FeelBach! today and get the Flower Essences you need to put your energies back in order.

When You're Too Tired to Care, Look to Olive

Do you ever get days or weeks when you're just too tired to want to do anything?

It might feel like physical fatigue (when you haven't done anything physical) or mental fatigue, but it certainly is debilitating. Olive is the flower essence to get you out of the funk and back on track.

If you're a natural Olive personality, this state is especially distressing. You're used to being up-beat, energetic, in-charge, and ready to take on everything life offers. And now, you just don't care to do anything. Some days you simply want to sit, or take a nap. You aren't even interested in reading a book or watching television.

Ignoring the symptoms of the negative Olive state can actually lead to physical illness, so it's best to nip it in the bud with the Olive flower essence. This blocked energy flow can cause reduced kidney function, reduced oxygen flow, and internal toxicity. In other words, it's nothing to ignore.

Olive is often used to help people who are recovering from a long illness - even alcoholism.

So if you've lost your normal energetic personality, get the Olive essence from FeelBach! and feel better quickly.

Would You Rather Sleep Than Play?

If you've fallen into a chronic state of thinking sleep is better than anything else you might think of doing, you're probably an Olive personality in a negative state.

This can occur after a long illness - when you've used every bit of your physical energy just to get well. It can also happen if you've spent weeks or months caring for a loved one who was ill - or if you have simply been pushing yourself too hard, working too many hours, eating an unbalanced diet, or losing sleep for any reason.

The negative Olive state occurs when you shut off communication with your higher self and fail to heed the warning signs that you're pushing yourself too hard.

Fortunately the Bach Flower Essence Olive can help you regain that lost energy. By putting you back in balance and helping you reconnect with your higher self, Olive acts as a restorative to both your mental and physical self.

Interestingly, while most of the Bach Flower Essences work to bring you back in balance after an event, Olive can help prevent exhaustion. If you know you're going to be facing a long and stressful ordeal, take it ahead of time to stay balanced and full of energy.

To learn more about Olive and the 37 other Bach Flower Essences, visit our Bach Flower Reference Guide at it's new address: bachflower.org

Or, if you'd like to take our questionnaire to see which of the Bach Flower Essences are right for you, visit us at Feel Bach!

If you suffer from total exhaustion...

The Olive Bach Flower Essence can bring back your energy...

The olive tree, olives, and olive oil have played an important role in history, going back to Biblical times. Along with its use as a healing agent, the olive tree symbolizes a wish for peace. We've all heard the term: "Extending the olive branch" with regard to someone who wishes to reconcile with another.

Medical properties of olive oil were reported by many ancient Greek writers and philosophers, and are still reported today. Experts claim that Olive oil used in cooking or on salads can improve digestion, lower blood pressure, stop muscle aching, and even cancel out the effects of alcohol. Its antioxidant properties and its beneficial effects as a skin softening lotion and healing salve are also well documented.

The Olive tree also symbolizes health and long life, as the trees are said to grow for hundreds of years. Greek mythology records that Athena, the Goddess of wisdom and peace, struck her magic spear into the Earth, and it turned into an olive tree. The location where the olive tree appeared and grew was named Athens, Greece, in honor of the Goddess, Athena. Local legend says that tree is still living.

Mythology aside, considering the healing properties of the olive and its oil, it's no wonder that Dr. Bach included the flower essence of the Olive blossom in his research and testing.

Today, the Olive flower essence brings peace, regeneration, and restored balance to those who have become completely exhausted at the physical, emotional, and psychological levels.

The negative Olive state can bring about physical illness because the disturbed energy flow affects a person's entire system. Thus treatment with this Bach flower essence and the resultant return to a healthy energy flow can help bring about wellness. Olive is extremely helpful to individuals recovering from serious physical ailments, including alcoholism.

Read more about this Bach Flower essence plus the other 37 at our new Bach Flowers Reference Guide site. Then visit FeelBach! to order your flower essences.