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There's one particular California Glory tree in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens that I am always drawn to, and every time I see it, it provokes a different reaction. The first time it was wonder, the second was hysterical laughter, and during the last visit it provoked insightful conversation. As a flower essence, California Glory magnifies our innate sense of open heartedness to embrace life with full enjoyment and wild abandon.

Ichi-San here. I live with someone you may know; in fact I sleep in the same bed with her. As a public service announcement for all my other fellow dog and cat sisters and brothers out there, I want to make sure you know that you can share your flower essences with us! Here's a list of flower essences you can use with the dogs + cats in your family!

When collecting the Desert Milkweed flower in the Arizona desert, I was overcome by waves of anxiety and fear. Silly, as this plant is not endangered nor was I somewhere I shouldn’t be! This experience helped me to see the imbalance the essence helps us to dissolve: the subconscious patterning of fear of persecution or getting into trouble while trying to do good.

Happy New Year! How have you spent the first few days of 2020? I pushed back from everything I usually do — torest, reflect, recharge. I spent a lot of time with family, did a lot of personal reflection & created some plans for 2020. (I might’ve also enjoyed a fair bit of Nordic noir, a rare guilty pleasure.)

At the end of every year I reflect on the MOST important things I learned that year. Bird’s eye view macros. Big lessons that stay with me forever -- and forever impact how I operate, perceive, lead, and live life. Here’s my list for 2019, in hopes that it inspires you to unearth your greatest treasures from 2019.

Holiday times, like life, are full of complexity. As beautiful humans, we can have a whole range of experiences — simultaneously! If things feel a bit crazy or overwhelming, here’s a very quick & easy breathing practice to create a tiny moment of spaciousness for you — no matter where you’re at or when.

Jade Vine magnifies our ability to be fully in the world without getting affected by others’ emotions. It helps us feel protected + impervious to abrasive energies as well as more present, expansive and connected with others.

When I reflect back on this year, I realize that I tried a TON of new wellness/self-care practices -- many that I will continue in the new year! Any time I remember to practice them, I feel clear, energetic and nourished. I want you to feel the same!

It's sort of like flower essence speed-dating, or flower essence workouts. There’s something magical - and especially conducive to liberating insights and compassion - when you’re sitting in a circle of people who all are committed to their own awakening, devoted to speeding up their personal growth.

When Meadow Cabbage is in bloom, it’s a sign of spring—it's the first thing black bears eat as they wake up from hibernation. As a flower essence, Meadow Cabbage nourishes + feeds our inner vision, helping us gain traction with what we’re building in our lives.

If you've ever wondered ... How do flower essences work? What will I experience if I take flower essences? How can I introduce my family to flower essences? What flower essences should my family take? Then read this.

If you have painful periods, cysts, fibroids or hormonal imbalances, we have a magical protocol for balancing, cleansing and nourishing the womb. For years, I’ve been teaching people that flower essences can help regulate cycles and get rid of period cramps - but it wasn’t until I had debilitating symptoms myself that I realized how much daily use of flower elixirs can help you cross the finish line into completely pain-free periods.