As human BEINGS I believe we are multi layered. BODY- MIND- SPIRIT. In Hawaiian terms these are roughly translated as- unihipili, uhane, aumakua. Each having their own qualities and intelligence. Working together (hopefully) to create a balanced Being.
In Kabbalah teachings I see this process as the four realms of the cosmos.
According to Jewish Mystics these are respectively.
Aziluth-(Emanation) involving the endless undifferentiated energy of the divine;
Beriah- (Creation) encompassing ideas but lacking specific forms or structures;
Yetzirah-(Formation) incorporating the patterns or blueprints but not physicality itself;
and lastly our own familiar domain of
Assiyah- (Action) where tangible reality- that is, matter exists.
(The Kabbalah Deck- Pathway to the Soul. Edward Hoffman)
All things of this world pass through these other layers before becoming Matter. My belief is Plants can work on all these levels of being, as they too pass through these realms into matter. Treating the whole person, Physically, Mentally, Spiritually, and Energetically. They can hold sacred space for us on these other levels, (along with the nutritional/chemical constituents) and assist us on our healing path. I have seen this for myself, over and over again. I am thankful for the support they so freely give. I am truly blessed to have them in my life.
When choosing plants in this way I try to find the plant that threads its way through all these places in our being. Most of my friends are eating well, exercising, have a spiritual practice, and yet they still bump up against some health and pain issues that they cannot shift. Looking at these other places in ourselves, as connected, not separate from the body, can really help the healing path.
I work with singles of Plants. I like to know how they work alone before I combine them with others. I read, study, ask others, and take in to account my personal experience. I ask Great Spirit to guide me.
Infused oils are one of the main ways I incorporate this. I like hot processed oils,(because I come from a food background, this made more sense to me.) You could call these "meditative" oils I suppose. I use very small amounts, and get very good results.
An example would be Mugwort oil. I usually start here with pain. If it is stuck energy in the meridians it usually does the trick. It moves the pain out. (you still may need to address WHY it was stuck in the first place)
I also use Flower Essences. Poke flower essence comes to mind. I use this for Lymphatic issues in general. I also use it for ancestral patters that are being felt (in the body, or the mind) that are not of service anymore and would like to be shifted.
I custom blend tinctures for each individual. I recently made a Back Support blend with Poke FE, Black Cohosh, and Boneset tinctures, to help with pain in the back , and "carrying the weight of the family". Drop Doses.
Herbal Bath blends are another way to incorporate the healing power of plants, along with the beauty of being held by water. It is a great combination.
Salves, Lotions, Teas, Soaps, Lip balm, adding honey to a lip balm so only sweet words come out of your mouth..........
Working with plants in these places requires more ATTENTION to the INTENTION. We are asking for help with Creation, Formation, and Action. BEING humble, asking for guidance, and for the greatest and highest good for everyone involved is a great place to start.
There are many ways to work with the Plant Kingdom. I hope this has helped you to understand the way I relate, and work with them. I am honored to be able to do this work. Aho
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