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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!

An indigo wildflower from the Grand Teton Mountains, Blue Penstemon dissolves loneliness and fear of missing out or being left behind. We feel more free to be matter-of-fact, down-to-earth and speak our truth with unabashed fearlessness and intimacy. Our ability to be aware and considerate of the multiplicity of circumstances around us is heightened.

Are you ready to stop playing small and unlock the full range of your creativity and potential? Here's an exercise inspired by the Shell Ginger flower essence, found in our new Inner Knowing blend, that is designed to open up your mind and bring in more freedom and creativity into your visioning.

Discover our different flower essence modalities & how to use them here. Traditionally, flower elixirs are taken internally (like a tincture) -- and we've pioneered new applications infused with aromatherapy: aura mists, anointing oils, balancing serums & bath salts. 

Infused with a bouquet of the most exquisite flowers for inner wisdom and self-trust, this blend helps us take things one step at a time, trusting in our inner resources. Instead of looking outside, we can trust our capacity to envision and feel our way into it from the inside out. In projects or life goals where we cannot see the final outcome, we trust in our ability to discover and reveal our vision as it comes to us.

Moonstone is the perfect antidote for the wild craziness that so many of us are experiencing lately! It's the perfect encouragement to move though whatever is arising & meet all of our selves in the truest, gentlest, most authentic way.