As a child, I experienced traumatic events that left me struggling with their after-effects for years. During my teenage years, I turned to unhealthy relationships and self-destructive behaviors, such as drug abuse and neglecting my own well-being, in an attempt to cope with the pain.

Rock Water remedy is about letting go of the high ideals we place upon ourselves. One of the things I notice about the Rock Water challenge is that, at worst, there’s a rigidity that unintentionally exudes a sense of superiority.

Most of us can relate to challenges of the mind, whether the trouble is too many thoughts, or too little focus, we feel ill at ease when our thinking faculties are out of balance. When I reflect on the indications for each Bach Chestnut flower remedy, I recognize the unique ways in which they work to transform challenging thought patterns.

Welcome the return of the light! I am so ready for the sun to begin to climb higher in the sky and to greet the lengthening days on the December 21st Winter Solstice. Nature is the reason for the season. This reflection arises for me as I recognize the shifting cycles of the year as a universal experience that every living being shares.