A Message for Those Who Have Lost Their Homes

Over the past couple of years, thousands of homeowners have been subjected to foreclosure proceedings or are being forced to sell their homes through the "Short sale" process in order to get out from under crushing debt.

It's become so common that it no longer carries the stigma that it once did, but that doesn't keep the emotional pain away when you're the one it happens to.

We all know intellectually that all these foreclosures are the result of forces we could not control. And while blame and finger-pointing is rampant, we know that it was a combination of events that led to the housing crisis and the employment crisis.

The promise of a refinance or a home sale before adjustable rate mortgages reset went away when home prices fell. Hard-working, loyal employees have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. New jobs are scarce because companies are afraid to hire in this unpredictable economic climate.

If you've lost your home, it's probably not your fault. But that doesn't halt your feelings.

The emotions that follow can range from guilt (I should have known better than to buy this house / agree to this loan) to anger (I didn't deserve to be laid off) to fear (what will happen to me and my family) to depression and loss of hope (there's no way out, I'm doomed)to embarrassment (what do my friends/family think of me now).

Those very understandable emotions, left to rage uncontrolled, can become debilitating. They can prevent you from being able to pick up the pieces and get on with life. They can even destroy relationships with friends and family.

And that can do much greater damage than this temporary setback.

Bach Flower Remedies can get your emotions back in balance, so you can make good decisions about your future; find new employment if that's what you need; and maintain the relationships that can be your support system during this troubling time.

Each person reacts to this situation in his or her own way, so there is no one Bach Flower Essence to recommend. Instead, go to the FeelBach! questionnaire to create a blend designed to treat the emotions that you're feeling. If you'd rather choose and create your own blend, visit www.bachflower.org and read about the 38 Bach Flower Essences. Then choose up to 6 essences to treat your specific emotions.

Either way, the sooner you start, the sooner you'll be back in control of your life, and not held back by emotional imbalance. Then you can regroup and move with confidence into a better future.

Hang in there! It WILL get better!

Getting the Courage to Advance at Work

Are you working hard, being a strong asset to your employer, and yet not advancing in terms of position and paycheck. Is this happening even when other, less talented co-workers advance?

Are you by chance doing some of the work that those co-workers are being recognized and rewarded for? Do you know you need to ask for a raise, but can't find the courage to do it?

Three different personality traits could be holding you back, and fortunately, Bach Flower Essences can help you re-align your energies and become free of them.

If you suffer from an inability to say no, turn to Centaury. Soon you'll be able to tell your co-workers that they'll have to pull their own weight.

If lack of self-confidence and shyness are keeping you from stepping up to claim responsibility for the good work you've done, or preventing you from asking for that raise, add Larch and Mimulus to your Bach Flower Essences formula.

Visit the Bach Flowers reference guide to learn more about each of these Bach Flowers. Then come back to FeelBach! to order your personal success formula!

To give yourself an extra boost and help the Bach Flower Remedies help you, work on changing your thoughts about that job. Put a picture firmly in your mind about how things will be when you get that raise or promotion. Picture yourself happily working at your new job, and basking in the approval and recognition you'll get from both your co-workers and your boss.

Free Yourself From Resentment so You Can Move Forward

Resentment and jealousy are pretty common emotions today, and no one can be blamed for feeling them.

If you or a loved one has been laid off from work or had your salary cut, you no doubt feel resentment toward the company you worked for, along with the the state of the economy and whoever / whatever you feel is to blame for that state.

You might also feel resentment and jealousy toward the people in the news who are receiving million dollar bonuses while you struggle with your own finances. Even if you've only had to cut back on vacation plans or spend a little less on personal entertainment, seeing other people raking in that kind of money can make you see red.

If you've lost your home to this crisis - those feelings could be overwhelming.

Jealousy and resentment are definitely normal reactions at times like this, but if you let them get out of hand, they can be terribly destructive - to you and to the people you love. They can turn into an invisible wall that keeps you from moving forward and enjoying life, and they can cause isolation from family and friends.

If you're suffering from these emotions, you're in a negative Willow state. Everyone experiences it occasionally, but if it's threatening to become a habit - or even a personality trait - it's time to use Bach Flower Essences from FeelBach! to bring them under control.

You can read more about the symptoms of a negative Willow state by visiting our new info site: www.bachflower.org

Then, if that's what you need, visit FeelBach! to get your remedy on its way to you.

While you're visiting www.bachflower.org, take time to read about the other 37 Bach Flower Essences. Then you'll recognize the symptoms of negative states and know when to reach for Bach Flower Remedies to help you through life's rough spots.