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The Effect of Thought on Health and Body The body is the servant of the mind. It obeys the operations of the mind, whether they be deliberately chosen or automatically expressed. Health, like circumstances, is rooted in thought. Strong, Pure, and Happy thoughts build up the body in Vigor and Grace. The body is a delicate instrument that responds readily to the thoughts by which it is impressed, and habits of thought will produce their own effects, good or bad, upon it. If you would perfect your body, then Guard your Mind. If you would renew your body, then Beautify your Mind. Thoughts of malice, envy, disappointment, and despondency will rob the body of its Health and Grace. Words by James Allen (As a Man Thinketh) How are You Linking Your Emotional Information? We do not retain information without feelings (emotions) attached to it. So how are you linking your emotional information from the outside world? Here are a few things to think about. Do you focus on your past? Keyword, Focus. A good mantra would be, “My past does not equal my future.” Every day is a chance to start over. From the minute you wake up, you make choices. Learning how to let go of the past means breaking bad patterns and focusing on creating the life you deserve. Honeysuckle Embrace your life. The past is never a loss to us. We carry it with us everywhere we go. It is in every cell of our Body and our Soul. It is where we have been; it is where we learn to love; it is where we made our mistakes and where we can consign them. The gift is knowing the present, we will soon pass, and the way we embrace life has the power to change everything. How are you embracing your life today? Chestnut Bud Try focusing to be mindful of the present. The present is where you should be now - moving forward. There is nothing more powerful than the human soul rooted in the present moment, free from the past and the future. Saying that our past Is important to remember and learn from instead of living it day by day. It will help you create better learning experiences in your present, which will help to fulfill better choices going forward towards your future. Clematis Teach yourself to be in the present, the moment you are living now. If you want more Joy, more Happiness, more Fulfillment, engage with them in your real-life present time! Beware of your phone screen! How much time are you spending on it? What are you learning from it? Are you choosing things to help you to become a better person? Are you choosing things that will help lift you and bring more Joy and Happiness to your life? Are you becoming more efficient within your own creative self? Or, are you giving into the temptations of technology that can move you out of your present reality to become someone you're not? Centaury I'm not saying that technology is bad; it is frankly quite amazing. But what are you spending most of your time doing when you're surfing the technology that is everywhere for you to see or participate in? Do you ask yourself; What am I choosing to look at? What are the negative mental effects of technology? The most negative talked about effects of technology on mental health emotions are feelings of missing out, which increases the risk of depression and anxiety. Does it sometimes bring Fear? Do you sometimes ask yourself, where do I go from here? Will I ever find Joy in my life again? Mimulus Is it hard for you to Bring the Intentions of your past to the moment you are in now, your present time, and if so, what are you bringing with you that is creating better experiences for your present moments in time? Or are you judging yourself against someone else on a daily basis? And if you are doing that, how is that helping your self-esteem? So who are you? Are you allowing your true self to be the person you were meant to be? Larch | Pine Look around you and find the beauty that surrounds you. When you are always looking back, it can create fear of what lies ahead, which will create a loss of interest in the present, which slows down your vital forces. What you want to bring forward from the past is your experience of essential values, which can be helpful in your progression forward for your mental states of mind to find joy and contentment within during your journey forward. Wild Oat Be purposeful in choosing the friends that surround you. Good friends will help lift each other to be better than they think they can be. Learn that Self-Control is Strength, Right thought is Mastery, and Calmness is Power. Say to your heart, "Peace, be Still." You've Got This!! Mustard Debra

Shifting Movement of Emotions Through Crying. (Looking for answers.) Safe Place. (Where is your safe place?) Find a Place with No Interruptions. This process works well for negative emotions while leaving space for personal shifting and healing moments. Try not to stifle your feelings. Let yourself cry, and let it feel natural. Go with it, however it comes. Sometimes, more than one emotion will come up and seem a little chaotic. Choose the one you feel needs your time the most for now, letting the other emotions know they will not be left behind. Working one-on-one emotionally can help each layer fade away more quickly. When you have chosen the emotion that needs you the most, be there for a moment with it. When it feels right, look a little deeper. Does the emotion feel guarded? If the answer is yes, ask your body what it is guarding and what you need to understand so you (your higher self, your spirit) can help your body through the healing process. Your body and mind want to trust you, and they want to feel safe and in a safe place. Your body, mind, and spirit are "Who" you are, and you are all experiencing life together. Working together can bring peace to your soul through the healing grace of Jesus Christ, and you will receive knowledge for yourself and sometimes others. In this process, you will be able to release the layering effect. As the emotions through your feelings rise, go with it; no judgment, don't force it. It could be a small feeling that does not feel safe enough for the new process yet, or it can be an emotion that wants to be guttural, heavy and very loud, let it happen, and don't hold it back. It is the body's way of talking out loud and being able to release what it has been holding for so long. Give yourself time to process. When you are in the space of wonder write your experience down, you will be living in that raw moment because you are reliving it at the age you were when it happened. Your body is talking to you. You need to hear the things it has to tell you with your heart so your body can release that emotion. (All feelings live in the heart.) It could also be an answer, a wonderful angelic feeling of something powerful you need to feel to understand your future choices. It is essential to listen with your heart. Journal Your Answers Journal your answers in sequence for each Emotional Tear-Safe Place Moment. It will begin to make sense as layers of emotions fade, making room for your new uplifting and personal moments. It's your Journey. How do you want to live it? Debra Rudd

Have you ever wondered about the name behind your favorite places? Let me share the story behind Honeysuckle Cottage. This name resonates deeply with my family history and my approach to wellness. Inspired by Dr. Edward Bach's Plant Wisdom My journey to Honeysuckle Cottage began with the work of Dr. Edward Bach, a pioneer in natural healing. His dedication to finding natural cures that mirror the practices of our ancestors resonated deeply with me. Dr. Bach identified numerous plants with remarkable healing properties through his research, addressing physical and emotional ailments. One such plant that particularly struck a chord was Honeysuckle. This beautiful flower enhances the power to soothe emotional anxieties that linger from past experiences. These anxieties, often rooted in past hurts, can hold us back, leaving us stuck and lacking the strength to move forward. Honeysuckle: A Symbol of Letting Go and Moving On Honeysuckle is a catalyst for letting go of these negative burdens, allowing us to embrace the present and propel ourselves toward a brighter future. It represents a fresh start, a chance to learn from the stories of past generations and bridge the gap between the past and present. By sharing these stories, we pave the way for healing, not just for ourselves but for future generations. Honoring the Women Who Came Before Me Honeysuckle Cottage is a tribute to the incredible women in my family lineage. Their unwavering strength, dedication, and nurturing spirit have shaped me into the person I am today. Imagine the lives of these women: the tireless work ethic, the wisdom passed down through generations, and the unwavering compassion that led them to travel for days to help those in need. They were the teachers, the nurturers, the backbone of the family. Their stories illustrate a time of immense strength, perseverance, and true grit. Carrying the Torch Forward Life became a little easier with each generation, and the burdens became a little lighter. Yet, the essence of these women's strength remains woven into the fabric of my being. Today, I stand tall, grateful for the stories I carry in my heart. Honeysuckle Cottage is a testament to my family legacy. It's a safe haven, a space where we can move forward together, cherishing the memories of the past while embracing the present. It's a place where we weave together the threads of our stories, celebrating the triumphs, the hardships, the quiet moments of reflection, and the enduring love of family. Finding Peace and Sharing Stories These women have brought immense peace to my soul. I continue their legacy through Honeysuckle Cottage and the stories I share within its walls. It's a space for connection, for sharing my story and the stories of those who came before me, offering solace and hope to those seeking healing. Honeysuckle Cottage is a bridge between the past and the present, a testament to the enduring strength of family, and a space where we can all find a sense of peace and belonging. This is my story. This is Honeysuckle Cottage. With gratitude, Debra

Eve, Dr. Bach, and the Gift of Botanical Healing I have been pondering the inspiration and depth of knowledge that Eve gained during her time in the Garden of Eden. She not only partook of the fruits therein but also held the sacred privilege of naming them. I believe she was gifted with the understanding of every plant’s specific intellect and healing power. The plant world was graced with unique species designed for healing on a soul level—a legacy of Eve, the Garden of Eden, and Bach Flower wisdom that remains with us today. The Search for Emotional Relief Plant-based healing has emerged throughout history to meet our deepest personal needs. As a "late bloomer," my own understanding of time and healing has become very important to me. Years ago, my husband and I raised a combined family of 11 children. As you can imagine, with a house full of teenagers, the emotional upheaval was 24/7. Eventually, the emotional stress became so heavy that I became physically ill. I reached a point where I desperately needed support. I tried conventional medications, but the side effects were more than I was willing to endure. This struggle started me on a journey of prayer and guidance, searching for a different direction. "I needed emotional support... which led me to Bach Flower Remedies: specific flowers in nature that help balance emotions with no side effects." Discovering the Legacy of Dr. Edward Bach My search led me to a fascinating intersection of faith and nature. While researching, I came across the story of Dr. Edward Bach and his plant therapy for healing. I felt a deep connection between the botanical knowledge of Eve, the Garden of Eden, and Bach Flower remedies. Dr. Bach (1886–1936) was a man of science and deep faith. He was a highly qualified surgeon, bacteriologist, and pathologist. He even developed vaccines for gut health and treated the Queen of England. However, in the 1920s, his research led him away from conventional medicine toward a more holistic path. He discovered that specific flowers in nature could balance specific emotions with no side effects. From Inspiration to England: My Journey as a Practitioner I was so inspired by Dr. Bach’s life that I read every book I could find. When I realized I could study at the Bach Centre in England to become a practitioner, I knew what I had to do. In 2020, I jumped on a plane to England! It was a beautiful, eye-opening experience that taught me things I didn’t even know existed. Through the grace of God and these natural remedies, I found my own healing and a new direction in life. Upon my return, I had a beautiful little cottage, Honeysuckle Cottage, built to serve as my office. Surrounded by nature’s plants, it is a true oasis for healing. Today, as a practitioner, I am honored to help others find their own path to emotional harmony. Debra Rudd —emotionalflowertherapy.com

Chestnut Bud Are we overthinking it? There is a lot of components, which all has their own specific energetic movement. We can’t forget that we have a physical body and a spiritual body, which is our individuality, which makes up our soul. Our spirit is all-knowing; it is more intelligent than our physical body, and they have to work together on some level. One cannot live without the other here on earth to learn the things we were meant to learn. Some people are so emotionally sick, and there are so many things that they could choose from to help with the confusion they carry; nevertheless, they’re looking for help. When we realize that within our own selves, we have the constitution of our spirit that can also help heal emotional stresses.   Bach Flowers are a spiritually energetic plant-based healing tool for emotions gone astray. It is an Organic Therapy for our moods that move us in many emotional directions. 38 emotions to be exact!! Our minds are very complex. If you choose to stop thinking in a specific way that is hurtful for you and you can replace that thought with something more positive, then you will start to feel better. If you feel you need extra help, the Bach Flower remedies can help. We also have a Heavenly Father and angels assisting us, especially in times of great fear, so there are several different ways we can help ourselves through this earthly life with thankfulness for the grace of God, who has put these things on earth in many different ways for each of us to decide what works best for us. My conquest, my story, is probably similar to many others. Several years ago, six to be exact, I was very ill.  I sought knowledge and inspiration through prayer, and I was guided to Bach Flower, which I didn’t even know existed. I was inspired to fly to England to take the Bach Flower schooling courses to understand emotional health and its movement within me. I am today, not perfect, but so much more enlightened in all aspects of who I am, and there are still mountains to climb, there are still hard things to go through, there are also very beautiful spiritual experiences along the way. Connection is what we are all looking for through our healing. Dr. Bach brought value and purpose with the Bach Flower Remedies. He understood the properties and how they worked. Our ancestors before us were inspired to use healing properties from nature, also. Since the beginning of time, maybe they weren’t qualified in their understanding of how it worked, but the understanding came from a higher power to them. Within their soul, they knew it did work, and they knew there was a higher power guiding them just like Dr. Bach learned. One of the things that drew me to him was his love and understanding of God. Fast forward, we are all compelled to follow our hearts and the things that move us spiritually. I don’t believe that has ever changed since the beginning of time, as we are all human. In our day, we have more of an understanding of energies and how they work, and it still works the same throughout us, whether we were born in the beginning of time or now. Life has become more knowledgeable in a sophisticated sort of way to understand outside influences for good or bad, but I personally believe that since the beginning of time, there was wisdom that was learned in the age of time that they were born.   Maybe on some level, they had more of an understanding of things with all the knowledge that they received for healing. We also receive knowledge through healing. What you do with that knowledge is the key.  Are you going to use it for your good, are you going to keep it to yourself, and if you keep it to yourself, is it truly working for you? Sharing, I believe, is what Dr. Edward Bach wanted us to do. Wisdom is meant to share… Debra — emotionalflowertherapy.com

When I am in a space of wonder, the process of taking in thought and feeling of the heart, I tend to get frustrated. I do not want to lose the information that is coming to me; I want to remember it, that process of taking in thought and feeling. But if I stray from the language of the heart, I lose the message I am to learn, always fearful of forgetting and always wanting to write it down so I can remember. So, who are we? Our journey involves uncovering who we are through the lessons life teaches us and the decisions we make, which reveal our true selves. Also, the experiences of others that we observe, sense, or hear can shape us depending on how we embrace and internalize them. Yet, do these experiences really define who we are? When we look deep into our eyes and wonder who we truly are as a child of God, sometimes we forget who we are, or maybe we never really wondered, and then what do we do?  Does it define us through the challenges to refine love along the way?  Do we look in the mirror and only see the wrinkles on our face? Do we feel we need empathy for ourselves for a deeper understanding, no matter what the challenges we face each day? As we look in the mirror a little deeper and recall the strength, love, and desire we have to be the best we can be, well then, we can grow with each new thing we learn. Love creates beauty, tears create hope, and our hearts hold love deeper than we can imagine. We are fully connected to our Heavenly Father, no matter where we are in life. Whether we are soaring with inspiration or we are in the depths of darkness, we are His. We are intelligent. We are who we choose to make of ourselves; this helps us define who we are in all aspects.  Love defines who you are, while always reaching for knowledge.❤️ Debra

While sitting on a log by the ocean, I was pondering life, and a new insight shone upon me. The OCEAN If it could talk, what would it say… I am powerful, loud, and serene; I continually dance. I move in breath with the energy of life within me. I give, and I take. With the rapture of my soul, I glide upon the sand, then pull back into the whole body of water to which I belong. I intrigue people to ponder, to be grounded, and to think deeply. With each new wave that crashes against a rock and soars high into the sky, carrying its white splendor, I give people new breath, wonder, and solitude. The mass of my body is beyond measure. I am "Living Waters." Finding Balance in Life … Still Pondering; I was deep in thought about a family event that was coming up that night. We were getting on a boat to cross the ocean bay—a 45-minute boat ride!! There was a dinner and a show to be seen, and all my family who were with me were going. However, I was not excited about this boat trip, and 99% of me wanted to stay at the hotel and welcome them back when they returned! I had pondered two other times I had stepped forward onto a boat upon the ocean: Deep-Sea fishing, and another time in the San Francisco Bay on a dinner boat cruise. Both times, I felt deathly ill and swore I would never get on another boat in the ocean or the ocean bay again!! Now, it’s been years and years, and I have never stepped foot upon the deck of a boat with ocean water beneath it!! Why? I have been holding that emotional connection or experience for a very, very long time!! I wanted to ensure I would never “ever” forget it and make that mistake again. Every time I re-lived that emotional experience, it was as if I were there. I would start to feel sick and definitely NOT feel in control. Now, here is a keyword for me, “In-Control!!” I cannot be in control when I am not on solid ground. And you can take that however it’s worth it! But, for me, danger lurks beneath dark waters… be it physical or emotional. Thoughts getting louder; The time is getting closer, and I am starting my back-and-forth conversation, “Do I go, or do I not go? Do I go, or do I not go? That is the question I always ask myself when I’m not feeling in control or composed. Creeping in; While I was in deep conversation with myself, another thought timidly entered my space, which completely stopped the conversation I was having with myself!! It ruffled my feathers for a moment, but I decided I would allow it to speak. It could be a new perspective, a new idea, and it was!! The thought was, What if I took the time to ponder the thought that I had written earlier that day about the ocean, which moves differently than the earth? The earth is more grounded, while the ocean is more fluid. Allowing that thought definitely helped me to feel a little more in control, but I always have to be in Control. Just maybe it’s “Time to think outside the box.” So ... I thought for a moment, could I still be grounded with the movement that the ocean has to offer? Could I give new breath with each new wave? Could I intrigue wonder instead of fear? Could I dance with the ocean? What should I do? What if I let myself move with the Ocean? What if I moved effortlessly, swaying side to side, up and down, back and forth like a dance while smelling the Ocean breeze and being one in the moment!! Could I possibly be OK with that? Still pondering; So, I decided to try it one more time. With that thought in mind, I told myself again that if it didn’t work, this would be the last time… Listening; Listening to my intuition, my inspiration, helped me to make a new choice, a choice that gave me freedom to move forward again. I was still afraid, but the fear was not as strong because I allowed myself to see the other side of fear, which made all the difference in the world for me. The Ocean dance charged my lungs. I could breathe deep and then let it out with each new swell that moved up and down and back and forth. I just let myself move with it. It was so peaceful, not fighting against it, that it almost lulled me to sleep. The fear had passed, and solitude had entered my soul. I will always remember this experience when I tried to hold too tightly to something that needed movement differently through my body and emotions. What If? What if is a new part of my movement in life going forward. “Choices in life can sometimes hold you back. It doesn't allow you to find that space of wonder, the inspiration that we need to find the new parts of us, the joyful and playful parts, and the healing parts that are all waiting patiently for their turn. What will it take for you to find the balance in your life?” Debra

Elm I am capable of handling my responsibilities. I have all the support I need. I trust my ability to cope. I can handle my tasks with ease. Fear versus Brave… Fear can be like an overprotective mother!! Watch out!! Don’t do that!! You might get hurt!! Fear is going to let you know everything you should be afraid of!! What you should do and what you shouldn’t do!! Fear has a purpose in our lives, mainly for protection, but after years of experience, it wants to be the star of the show!! It starts to take over until you start to question your own confidence!! Being fearful takes up a lot of negative energy, leaving little room for Brave!! Maybe Fear is feeling overwhelmed, lonely, and tired. Maybe Fear needs some downtime? Sometimes I wonder if Fear would like to trade places with Brave once in a while? And maybe Brave would like to be in the spotlight instead of feeling second best!! I would say that none of our emotions want to be on stage all the time, it could get very overwhelming!! So how can all of our emotions help each other? They need a leader!! The Brain and Heart are our control panel. The Brain is the coach, game on!! Fear, your UP!! The Heart is the compassionate leader. “Fear, are you sure you want to be up again, or would you rather step down, take a break, and let Brave take your place?” Fear lives in and through us at any given moment, sometimes it doesn’t quite feel like fear; sometimes it shows up through the feelings of being overwhelmed and losing confidence, (Elm) Or, it could be Fear on the other end of the spectrum. The fear of terror and panic. (Rock Rose) Thank goodness there is healing of the soul through Bach Flower Remedies. The Bach Flower Remedies can help us change our point of view through learning the lessons that are meant to be learned, no matter how hard and painful it may be. And when it’s over, you can walk barefoot on the grass and be among the flowers in the garden, which brings Hope and peace to the heart. Bach Flower Remedies bring the Sunshine!! Debra emotionalflowertherapy.com

Even though there are family and friends all around me, I have been feeling lonely for a very long time. I have realized what I've done to myself by the boundaries that I have put around me—the things that I will not do, the things that scare me, the things I’m not sure of, the unknown paths I walk—always searching for the better parts of me: the smarter parts, the outgoing parts, and the sharing parts. Although I do share things that I have put effort into, these things that I have learned, are good for me too. My husband wants to travel like we used to, but I feel safer and more comfortable in my own home. I’ve built fences that create boundaries all around me; fear of places I don’t want to go, fear of not feeling safe, fear of flying, fear of being bored, fear of not remembering, fear of becoming lost physically, mentally, and emotionally, etc. Underneath it all, I am STUCK in the surroundings I have created around me—my safe places which have given me peace of heart, peace of mind, and inspiration—the things that give me fresh breath. It sustains me, but not fully. I am in a space of aloneness. I need to build fences with unlocked gates so I can walk through them when I want to. Fear—fear is always built around what is untrue. To overcome what you are afraid of, inquire, “What falsehood is at the root of this feeling?” Still searching… Which path do I want to walk? The tightrope or on the grass and the winding path in the garden? It’s a no-brainer! Of course, I’ll walk in the garden and on the grass! I have realized that I create way too many boundaries to remain safe from the world; it’s my own choices that seem to protect me, but in reality, I’ve also created a cocoon that feels safe but is also restrictive. I feel stuck, which creates a feeling of slowness in my body and mind. How much longer am I going to live this way? Why did I choose to live this way in the first place? I feel that COVID was the precursor to my lack of health moving forward. The cocoon I built around me has helped me feel safe for a while, but I’ve stayed there too long, and now I am trying to find my way out. I ensnared myself for my inner protection, and now it is holding me too tight! There is little movement forward. I feel stuck, which creates isolation. This is not truly me—well, actually, it is me now. It is who I have become, and now I want OUT! I have learned a lot through my years of becoming, and now I am ready for a new chapter in my life—the one that lets me breathe in new light going forward with my courageous, fun self! Lots of laughter and new vibrations through new opportunities. I will give space for myself to grow, step by step—until I am fully there, wherever that is! It’s time to spread my wings and fly! A butterfly's metamorphosis holds up a mirror to our own life stories of change, as it reflects the journey of breaking free from the doubts that hold us back and embracing the growth that comes with transformation. Just as the caterpillar sheds its old skin and emerges from the cocoon, we too must let go of suffocating beliefs, fears, or past experiences that no longer serve us. This process of breaking free can be difficult and uncomfortable, but it's through these challenges that we begin to grow, evolve, and discover our true potential! Like a butterfly taking flight, we eventually rise above our past struggles, gaining the strength, resilience, and freedom to live to the fullest extent. The butterfly's journey mirrors our own: a path of self-discovery, transformation, and the courage to become who we are truly meant to be! Debra

M. Catherine Thomas, quoted in her book Light in the Wilderness, "It’s the work we put into our souls to understand all things as much as we can; it brings an awakened awareness and yielding of our hearts to God. It can take the weight out of emotionally heavy things, which seems to control everything physical, but not spiritual. Everything we thought we needed from other sources, we can find in Jesus Christ, and that turning our will over to him becomes the greatest relief, and is beautiful and full of goodness, and puts us in a new harmony." I feel as I read and ponder the writings of those who have passed, with the leaving behind of their own divine knowledge, things that they have learned, it is slow and hard for me to understand the volume of the task I have to understand in my soul, and the principles of my soul, and what it has learned step-by-step. I get impatient sometimes because learning 'line upon line' is slow, and I truly want to understand them now. I feel that I have to live it to learn it—to feel it within me with all aspects of who I am: physically, spiritually, and emotionally, which takes time. As I am getting older myself, sometimes I feel that time is running out. I need to remember that I have an eternity to learn it. But I crave to learn the things that fill my soul with love and joy and their opposites, for I cannot have one without the other while in my earthly body. Debra "In my writing, I shared how I sometimes get impatient with the slow, ‘line upon line’ nature of spiritual growth. In the world of Bach Flower remedies, the essence of Impatiens is the beautiful counterweight to this internal rush. Just as I crave to understand the depths of my soul now, Impatiens helps soften that urgency. It allows us to yield our hearts to God’s timing rather than our own, transforming our restless frustration into a ‘new harmony’ where we can finally breathe and simply be in the process."

Experiences in our lives help us to grow mightily. Emotional changes are a big part of those challenges. Negative self-talk we tell ourselves distorts our views of ourselves. We each have our unique movement through life. While on my life's journey of trying to understand my emotional wellness, I came across Dr. Edward Bach's article "Heal Thyself." It taught me many things, including "Bach Flower Remedies," which can help with emotional anxiety. I knew, without a doubt, that I wanted to learn and understand more about his work and methods, and this was the beginning of my Bach Flower journey. I studied at the Bach Center in England to become a Practitioner of Bach Flower Therapy. My eyes were open to the emotional feelings and awareness of energetic, vibrational healing. I discovered that our mind, body, and spirit all need to be in balance with each other to be able to perform and function properly. This became instrumental in helping me overcome Graves' disease. (an autoimmune disease of the thyroid.) Seeing the changes Bach Flower Remedies made in my life and others', I decided I wanted to share them. The peace, joy, happiness, and contentment it brought to me were life-changing. We each have our own destiny, unique to us. Some discover and understand it earlier in life than others. It can come in many different shapes and sizes. My healing came later in life and helped me to understand the things I wish I had learned when I was younger. At times, I would feel angry with myself for not discovering it sooner. I needed a different lens to look through, a different perspective. One that would help me discover and understand the great joy and happiness that was right in front of me. In time, I realized it was not just about trying to find greater joy and happiness. It had always been about adding to the love and joy I already had with my family, friends, and myself. Everything in life is about timing, which we are not in control of. Life requires you to have more patience, a stronger push to keep moving forward, and an understanding that time is not the enemy. You can't force healing. Balance, Love, Charity, Grace, and Time, are all part of healing the inner heart and soul. I continued to expand my knowledge and education through the Emotional Code Technique, Chakras, IFS ( Internal Family Systems), and Spiritual healing. Learning, sharing, and loving more compassionately have taught me how to help others through their emotional healing journey. I have been through many things in my life. I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and now a great-grandmother. There will always be ups and downs, hills to climb, and cliffs to fall over. A time to heal, a time to get back up and keep moving forward. Life for me has brought a wider understanding of physical, spiritual, and emotional movement which can help me to see their connection and how they can work together for my good. It gives me Hope to see the purpose of life in the beauty of all creation. The gift of humanity who has the opportunity to see all things through the eyes of Love. There is much all around us in our world that can bring us joy. The herbs of the fields, animals, babbling brook, trees, beautiful mountains, and the rolling hills of meadow flowers. Each living within their sphere and creating their destiny, to learn to share Truth and Love… Share your story… Dr. Edward Bach's cottage where he spent the last days of his life.

In the beautiful English countryside of 1838, inspiration seemed to flow from the heavens, awaiting those men and women willing to receive it. Edward Bach was one of those young spiritual individuals, taught by his mother and grandmother, waiting to receive it. Beautiful Meadow Fields Edward Bach was a young boy full of imagination who loved living in the countryside. He felt its energy, loved nature, and everything about it. He often watched his mother and grandmother working in the meadow fields and joined them often, as they picked and gathered herbs from their usual growing spots. He would bring them home and watch as they prepared the herbs, through the process of drying, boiling, or mashing. No matter the method, they were making healing tonics, just as their mothers and grandmothers had done before them. It was their tradition to   gather herbs from the fields that God had provided for healing. WE NEED TO BLOOM WHERE WE ARE PLANTED… Edward, I believe, was fascinated with watching his mother and grandmother over and over again, trailing behind them, as he helped, observed, and learned while hunting for the herbs himself. He always had a premonition that he would be a doctor one day who would help heal and make people better. As he grew into his teens and finished school, his dream of being a doctor was still very strong. He never told his parents about it because he knew they couldn’t afford to send him to medical school. So he ended up going to work in the factories. To be specific, the brass factory in London with his father. It was very arduous work; it was dark, it was gloomy and cold, it was muggy, dirty work. He saw many depressed people working there and probably became a little depressed himself. After three years of saving his money from working in the brass factory, he finally told his parents that he wanted to become a doctor. They gave him their blessing, so he took the money he had, went back to London, and started school. He became the doctor he was so inspired to be, even as a child. He worked hard, and he loved every minute of it. He not only became a family physician, but he also became a Botanist. He loved understanding and working within and figuring out the Scientific ways of the plant world… Dr. Edward Bach not only earned a degree in Botany but also became a Bacteriologist. He made and produced vaccines for hospitals in London and other hospitals nearby. One of the vaccines he made for gut health earned him a Nobel Prize. Later in his practice, he went on to learn and study more with Dr. Hanneman, the co-founder of Homeopathy. Dr. Bach, for many years, had a vast London Harley Medical Practice. He was a spiritual and intuitive man who realized that physical health is seen and felt . Throughout his studies and career, he continued to dive deeper into the "emotional health mind." He soon discovered 38 different "Emotional Flower Therapies" that helped heal "vibrational" emotions within us. This short story of his life is what got him to where he wanted to be. But one of the biggest things that moved him was his knowledge of God, his knowledge of inspiration, and his journey of going through the things that he learned, which in turn put him in a pivotal place in time and space for others to learn from. His inspirational work has been documented and is invaluable to those moving forward with his work all around the world. GOD IS IN THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES… Now today one hundred and 30 years forward, Bach Flower Remedies are still being used for emotional healing around the world. It is being used as a Vibrational, Energetic Healing, which helps to bridge the disconnect between spirit and body… Now my story for me is fascinating also. I grew up in a loving home, as Edward Bach did. I believe in God and Jesus Christ as he did. I have had disappointments along the way as he did. I love nature and flowers as he did. (I don’t believe that when it is our time to leave our earthly existence, we leave behind the things that we loved, we bring them with us through our memories!!) When I was 18, I married a man who wanted to go to Chiropractic college, which was a whole new thought process and experience for me. Chiropractors were still trying to make their way, and there were a lot of people in the medical field who did not understand them and tried hard to abolish them. We had moved to Portland, Oregon, so that he could go to school. I was young and impressionable about the things that he was learning, it was a different way than the way I understood medicine to be and how it worked… I learned about energies, I learned a little bit about Bach Flower's holistic vibrational healing remedies through an experience I had. I had some emotional stress that needed help, and I didn’t know how to go about it. I was given a Bach Flower tincture, a specific Bach Flower Remedy for what I was going through, and I was amazed at how much it did help me with that particular problem. As my husband finished school and we came back to Utah to set up his practice, I decided to go to school to become a midwife. Now, back then, midwives were not well accepted by the medical field either. Midwives were birthing babies at home; they were not allowed in hospitals yet. After I graduated, I decided that the threat of losing a mother or baby on my watch was not something I wanted to be a part of. I learned a lot, but I decided to continue just being a mother to five daughters… WITH HOPE THERE IS ANOTHER CHAPTER TO OUR LIVES… Now, during these years of growing a family and helping to start a practice for my husband, there were a lot of ups and downs, there were a lot of emotions, including depression, love, joy, insecurities, feeling isolated, and becoming frustrated. Because my husband wasn’t home much, I felt the heaviness of my situation, and emotionally, I just went down, down, down. I loved my girls with all my heart, but I struggled with myself and didn’t know how to take care of those struggles, so our marriage ended in divorce, and nothing changed except that I moved out, and we shared the love in raising our beautiful daughters back and forth. I was divorced for six years. After six years, I met Alan. At that time, I didn't know he would play a big part in allowing me to spread my wings and fly. The hard part of this union was that I had five daughters and he had three daughters and two sons, which made 10 children altogether!! Now, going back in time, when I was a junior in high school. I started to have the same dream for two weeks every night. I had an impression that I was going to adopt a baby girl, and I think it took two weeks for it to solidify in my conscience that this was meant to be. Well, in my first marriage, we had five daughters, and adopting a baby girl just wasn’t going to happen... Now coming forward again to my 2nd marriage with 10 children. As Alan and I were dating, and before we were married, we had many conversations about some of the difficulties of blending our families. I remember sitting on a bench one day, and I said to him, “I have something to tell you.” I told him of the dream that I had had over and over about adopting a little girl and how much it meant to me, and to my surprise, he seemed to know that my convictions of this dream were coming from heaven above, and it would happen someday… MAKE ROOM FOR GOD, AND HE WILL FILL YOUR LIFE FOR GOOD IN SO MANY WAYS YOU WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGINED… Me and My Youngest Daughter We were married for five years before deciding to pursue the adoption of a baby girl. We went through several opportunities, but we knew it was not the daughter that we were to adopt. Finally, after much prayer and fasting, and when everything was correct and in place with God's timing, it happened easily and quickly… This daughter has been a great joy in our lives; she cemented our family, our two separate families. There were also challenges that we had to go through with her as she grew older. With her tender heart and love for us as her parents, she wanted to know about her adoption. Through tears of frustration, insecurities, and lack of understanding in her mind, we, together, went through many hurdles with Ashley, with our loving Heavenly Father at the helm. We together have experienced great growth from those experiences mightily… She is now 21. (2021) Has depression and social anxiety. She is still living at home and walking through her journey with love and support from me, her father, and her brothers and sisters. I know she will make it. Each of us has our journey to go through… WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY, THE TEACHER WILL APPEAR… Now, at this time in my life, I have been searching and searching for help to understand the emotional wellness of our daughter, Ashley. Something that would help support her naturally. I also was not feeling well and discovered that I had Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid. I prayed mightily for inspiration and answers, not only for myself but for Ashley. Through the grace of God, I was led to read two very important writings by Dr. Edward Bach. “Heal Thy Self” and Free Thy Self. I read the books through, not putting them down once, and I knew without a doubt that it was something I was to learn and understand. I read everything about Bach Flower Remedies and Dr. Edward Bach. I cried tears while reading it, and I knew I must learn MORE!! IT CHALLENGED AND CHANGED MY LIFE FOR GOOD!! Being afraid of flying on airplanes, I still got on one. I flew to England to take the courses to become a Practitioner of Bach Flower therapy, and boy, did it open up my eyes and my feelings and awareness of energetic vibrational healing!!! From there, I also learned about Chakras. I also learned the Emotion Code and how it works with healing emotions, energetically. I went to school to become a massage therapist, and I have also studied IFS, Internal Family Systems Therapy… I had now learned several different ways of healing from the way I had been brought up, knowing. It was a very important turning point in my life. I was now on my journey of healing my Graves’ disease of the thyroid, which is caused by extreme emotional distress. Through my journey and the shared knowledge of others, which I have studied, and the love and grace of my Heavenly Father, I have been able to heal myself. My endocrinologist shakes his head every time he sees my new blood work and how completely balanced it is!!! I am continually learning about balance in life, and it doesn’t stop here. I am still searching, I’m still learning, I’m still sharing, and I’m still loving compassionately others who need this in their life. I am still working with our daughter, and I know that with my help, she will be able to get through this and be able to continue to see the sweet, amazing person she is and be able to live the destiny that she has to live. But now, she is experiencing life that will help her to move forward. Fast forward one year, and Ashley has learned a lot about herself and has moved forward with her life. She has found joy within herself and now is sharing it with her new husband, Mark. They were married in September 2022, and now live in Austin, Texas!! SELF-DOUBT IS A VERY GOOD SEEDBED FOR PROGRESS, AND HUMILITY IS THE PERFECT FERTILIZER… I am now 68 years old. I have been through a lot in my life with emotions moving through me. Raising and combining 11 children with my husband and all their emotions!! I’ve learned a lot about Humility through Emotional Movement. I had never really understood destiny and how very present I needed to be to fulfill it in the way that I was meant to live it in my life and share it with others… As I have learned step by step, I now know that part of my destiny is being a mother and stepmother to 11 children, 9 girls, and 2 boys. Also a grandmother of 34 grandchildren and 1 great-grandmother so far!! I honor them all, while they are continuing to learn to walk their journeys… Because of my life lessons, I have had to learn step by step, and I am in a place to help them when they’re ready to receive. I understand balance in life. I have more understanding of my new movement through life as a spiritual, emotional, and physical daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, and a Bach Flower Practitioner. I have learned that force is not the way to the soul's path to Healing, but that balancing Love, Charity, Grace, and Timing, God's timing is the most important part of Healing. There can be no Healing (I have learned) without finding the love of Christ, knowing him, and having him in my heart, soul, and mind always. Of course, there are still going to be ups and downs. There are going to be hills to climb. There are going to be cliffs that we fall over. There are going to be times for healing and times for getting up and starting over… It serves us to listen for the answers. It will manifest itself in many ways. It will guide our life to find the Joy in it… FEAR CAN KEEP US TETHERED, TERROR CAN TIP OUR WINGS, BUT TRUST EASES PAIN, HOPE CAN LIGHTEN THE SKY, LOVE MAKES US COURAGEOUS… Just sharing our stories helps others to be strong enough to get up and try again… Christ is the Master Healer. Just knowing, in your darkest moments, that he is always there, even if you can’t feel him. There is a time for us to learn and keep moving forward in the dark spaces of our lives… It helps our testimonies of spiritual things and physical things to become stronger… The awareness of what your destiny is can come at different times in life; some get it early, as Dr. Edward Bach did, and he went through his whole life working that destiny… Understanding and sharing my destiny has come in many shapes and sizes, but my personal healing destiny has come later in life for me… Dr. Edward Bach has helped me understand many things that I wish I had learned earlier in life. And sometimes it makes me mad at myself for not listening to my intuitions, that still small voice, and finding it earlier, but I have to remember that everything about life is timing. We must learn before we can receive the answer. Life experiences have to come together that are not in my control, as with the adoption of our daughter. It took many years after my dreams, so I’m learning patience… I am still moving forward in my life, and for now, I am feeling the healing of my soul in many ways. I love sharing it, and love talking about it… I love seeing the change in me and in other people who are using their Inspiration in their lives for good. It will bring Joy, Peace, and Contentment to all who are reaching to find it... In times of sorrow, it has brought a closer connection within me, a wider understanding of things of the spirit and also physical things of the mind and body, and how they all connect… I see and understand more of the things that we are all connected to in the world. I have a greater understanding of others who also have their paths to walk, their desires, and their feelings of understanding along the way. Their purpose… I also love the beauties of the world, herbs of the fields, trees, animals, babbling streams, beautiful mountains, and rolling hills of sand as far as you can see. They each have their unique destiny for their purpose to share with us as human beings… Let us continue to try to be our best within ourselves to find Joy in and around us in a world of darkness. The darkness around us is not our enemy. Challenges create change, and change promotes growth, and growth helps us to push through until we can see and feel the light around and within us. Make an effort to find the beacon of light within you. Sometimes even the smallest of gestures from someone else can help us to move to do amazing things. One step at a time is all it takes to find JOY in the moments that create the rhythms of life, your time here on earth… Debra Rudd