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From The Essence of Flowers: Wisdom for the
New Age
©2000 by Alexis Rotella
As a child, I grew up surrounded by peas. My grandmother would take me into
her garden and let me help myself. Every pod was as precious to me as a
Faberge egg. I used to imagine little faces on the peas--little brothers and
sisters living together in peace (peas). To me, each pea was a special
being, and each had its own unique character. I remember comparing the taste
of individual peas. Even if they came from the same pod, each tasted similar
but slightly different.
 If you want to experience love and community with others, Garden-pea
essence will help. Each pea within a pod is a being. This essence teaches,
at a subtle level, that every single thing in this universe is a conscious
being, with a lesson to teach. It also teaches that this universe, once it
is understood to be alive, is a friendly garden, composed of a myriad of
entities that are here to support you. A common mistake that we all make is
forgetting that every single being in the universe is there because it
contributes something to the whole. Without it, the whole wouldn't be
complete. Just as the child in me knew the truth about oneness, the child in
you knows it, too. When we feel this truth in our hearts, we can help others
feel it too.
When we come from dysfunctional homes, we often dwell on sad memories. But
even those who had miserable childhoods will find that their lives were
filled with wondrous moments. Whether it was the nights you spent on your
front porch listening to crickets, playing stick ball, or just feeling the
sun against your face in the park, memories are resources that can help you
cope and nurture yourself NOW. The essence from this simple, humble flower
will show you that simple memories are most vital to our lives. Let your
own childhood memories surface, and let the Universe cradle you in its arms.
Just as every pea is supported by its pod, you are supported by the
Mother/Father Pod.
While it's important to allow yourself to get in touch with your own inner
child and to treasure the children of this world, we need to remember that
the elderly are also worthwhile. If you look closely at an aged pea pod, it
resembles the skin of an old person. Peas that have shriveled and hardened
are replanted in the ground so new ones can grow. And just as old peas have
value, so do old pea-ple. Garden-pea essence will open a window in your
consciousness that will allow you to let the mellow wisdom of the elderly
help you. If you're fearful of getting old yourself, perhaps this essence
can help you get back to the center so you can see what's really important.
On a more basic level, Garden-pea essence balances our chakras so they work
together in harmony. (Peas lined up in the pod are like the chakras lined up
in our bodies.) It seems reasonable to assume that if your chakras are
working in harmony, then your ego would be a healthy size. When the ego is
manageable, a person will naturally want to consider not only his or her own
personal needs, but the needs of the family, community, and planet as well.
It will show you how to look more closely at every one and everything with
compassion and how to live better in community.
NOTE: This article is an excerpt from The Essence of Flowers: Wisdom for the
New Age by Alexis Rotella, Jade Mountain Press, 1991. It is reprinted with
the permission of the author.
To order a copy, visit Alexis' Website.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Alexis K. Rotella is a five-element acupuncturist and plant spirit medicine
practitioner in Arnold, MD. She is owner of The Jade Spring Health Center
and specializes in a variety of needleless techniques including Colorpuncture and Korean Hand Therapy. She is also author a number of books of
haiku and other forms of Japanese poetry. Check out her web page or learn more about her writing by looking through the links here.
ART CREDITS: Hometown Websmith and ArtToday.
The World Wide Essence Society does not mean to imply any recommendation of nor give certification to any individuals or companies above. This article is provided purely for informational purposes. We ask consumers to make their own determination as to quality of the services and products offered above. This article is not meant to be advice, and the information is not meant to replace medical or psychological treatment.
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