DandelionDo you frequently over-schedule yourself, trying to cram as much as you can into every day and every hour? Do you typically experience tension throughout your body, especially in the neck and shoulders? Do you feel the need to flow more with life, especially to give your body a chance to unwind? Do you often find yourself saying and doing things expected of you, rather than expressing or behaving how you really feel? Are you troubled by your motives, as though there is a dissonance between your outer actions and inner intentions? Do you need more inner awareness, especially to recognize and honor the real feelings in your heart? DillAre you frequently in chaotic or stressful environments where it seems that your nerves are stretched to the breaking point? Are you often bombarded by sights, sounds, and smells which seem to strain your ability to really appreciate or absorb what you encounter? Do you have plans for (or have you just completed) a major trip, which will require you to encounter many new people, places, and environmental stimuli? Do you often feel exhausted by the end of the day, as though you've taken in far more than you can inwardly understand oar "assimilate"? DogwoodWould you describe yourself as accident-prone--someone who seems to have more than your share of accidents, both big and little? Did you feel extremely insecure as a child, or were there harsh circumstances which left you feeling unprotected, abused, or neglected? Does your body often feel awkward or heavy to you, as though you would like to feel more grace and ease? Easter LilyDo you feel conflict about how to express your sexuality, vacillating between prudishness or promiscuity? Does it seem hard for you to establish your own standards of integrity, given society's conflicting messages about sexuality? Is there a current issue for you regarding the purification of your sexual desires, or a sense of dysfunction or disturbance in your sexual and reproductive organs? EchinaceaAre you currently experiencing a great deal of stress or upheaval in your life, requiring you to rally all the inner strength and positive identity you can muster? Do you feel somehow numb or devoid of true identity, as though life is so painful it's hard to be really present for it? Have you experienced a situation which was so abusive or assaulting that you feel robbed of your essential dignity or self-respect, either recently or in the past? Evening PrimroseDo you often feel unwanted or unloved, tracing these feelings back to your earliest childhood memories? Do you frequently feel emotionally cold or distant in relationships, as though it's hard for you to feel love from others or to express it in return? Were you an adopted child, or did your mother have a great deal of conflict or stress while pregnant with you? Fairy LanternWere you the youngest child in your family, or did family circumstances excessively reinforce your identity as a child or dependent? Is it difficult for you to have stable employment or commitment to family responsibilities? Do you frequently daydream about your childhood, or wish to return to some part of your past which seemed more carefree and innocent? Fawn LilyAre you more comfortable with a spiritual or meditative lifestyle, which requires that you retreat from the normal pace of life? Does the modern technological world seem harsh and invasive to you, as though you would have been happier living in a simpler time? Do you require a great deal of alone or quiet time, making it stressful for you if job or family obligations require too much "outer" time? FilareeWould you describe yourself as a "nit picker," someone who is often preoccupied with even the smallest details at home or work? Do you often find yourself wondering where the time goes, becoming entangled in myriad details but failing to accomplish your major goals? Is it common for you to worry or become hyper-focused toward some event, person, or object, often out of proportion to its actual importance? Forget-Me-NotIs it hard for you to sustain a memory or an inner relationship with a loved one who has died? Do you feel abandoned or bereft since the passing of a family member or friend? Are you seeking a deeper, more soulful and eternal understanding of your relationships with family and friends? Are you intending to conceive a child, or are you currently pregnant and needing to develop a deeper appreciation for the soul bonds which connect you to this being? |
FuchsiaDo you have a lot of confusing and shifting physical symptoms which seem to be precipitated by emotional experiences? Do you find yourself reacting with surface emotions to many life events, yet somehow unable to express your deeper, authentic feelings? Do you feel a need to address some deep-seated feelings of grief, pain, anger, or rejection in a way that seems more genuine and honest? GarlicDo you often look pale or anemic, or feel drained of life force? Do you tend to be nervous, easily frightened, or apprehensive; in need of more strength and vitality? Have you been through a physical illness or other circumstance which left you feeling listless or sapped of energy, as though your immune system is compromised? Golden Ear DropsIs it hard for you to recall much about your childhood, perhaps suppressing painful experiences you don't want to remember? Do you find it hard to cry, because you learned a long time ago to hold back your real feelings? Are you often haunted or troubled by memories from childhood, and wish to bring deeper awareness and understanding to your early experiences? Golden YarrowDo you often get "performance anxiety" when in front of others? Do you hold back from public roles because you feel too vulnerable, or don't know how to remain confident and centered? Are you an artist or in a similar lifestyle which demands great sensitivity and inner awareness, yet also exposes you to public scrutiny? GoldenrodDo you frequently find yourself ignoring or compromising your real values or feelings in order to gain social approval or acceptance from others? Are you in a family or other group situation which makes it difficult for you to remain true to your own individual feelings? Do you find that you seldom take time to be alone with yourself, or to get in touch with your deepest needs, goals or visions? Hibiscus PlantIs sexual intimacy difficult for you, especially the ability to feel warmth or pleasure from such contact? Do you feel that previous sexual trauma or abuse has numbed or disengaged you from a sense of your own true sexual identity? Do you find it difficult to integrate the real warmth and love you feel in your heart with a more physical experience of sexuality? Hound's TongueDo you feel that your scientific or intellectual training has somehow blunted your ability to perceive the world in a more soulful manner? Is it hard for you to think in an imaginative or lively way, does it seem that your perception is dulled or overly mundane? Do you tend to see reality as composed of "things" rather than "beings", as more material than spiritual? Indian PaintbrushDo you have many artistic ideas or projects which never come to full expression or manifestation? Do you find any creative process very intense or hard on your body, often leaving you feeling drained and devitalized afterwards? Do you feel that your creative expressions are too dull or lifeless, needing more earthly vitality? Indian PinkAre you easily attracted to many activities or projects, but often feel that you are spinning out of control? Is it hard for you to remain centered when demands are made on you, as though you lose awareness of your own identity? Are you frequently tense or emotionally volatile, agitated by too much activity and lacking a feeling of calm centeredness? IrisIs there little art or beauty in your life; does your life seem mundane and strictly practical? Were you told as a child that you weren't an artist, or were your artistic aspirations somehow blunted? Does your emotional life, home or work environment seem dull or gray; do you need to bring more inspiratioin and soul color into your life? Lady's SlipperDoes it seem that your current life is only a dim reflection of what you are really capable of achieving? Do you often feel exhausted or weary, as though you are out of touch with your own sense of personal power and destiny? Does it seem that you need to integrate your sense of spiritual purpose and vision more closely with your daily work and lifestyle? LarkspurDo you have conflicting feelings about leadership or service, wanting to be in charge, but then shirking your responsibilities? Do you find yourself going through life dutifully executing your responsibiilities, rather than being carried along by inner joy and purpose? Do you find that others respond negatively or apathetically to you when you're in a leadership position? |
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