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by Ginger Allison
Many seekers of spiritual growth and understanding come to the conclusion that the physical world is a pretty lousy place to be. Life on Earth seems infinitely less desirable than floating around in the world of Spirit, far from the pain and suffering of our dense, incarnate plane. Highest status is assigned to the etheric realms. God seems far 
away; physical form is viewed as an obstacle to Divine union. Growing closer to Spirit means leaving physical form as much as possible.
This story is about the very opposite journey. Here follows my experience coming into physical form ...messy, complicated, challenging, glorious physical form...and how flower essences have greatly helped the journey.
Some spiritual disciples work hard to detach from the feelings, needs, and desires of the physical world. Other folks withdraw from the physical world because of trauma they've experienced here -- it just hurts too much to be here. In practical terms, either of these paths can result in people unsure of their feelings, detached from their bodies, and unclear of their internal agendas. Considerable physical and/or mental illness can also be an outcome -- the body and psyche cannot remain well when not intertwined with the soul.
ANYPLACE Had to be Better than HERE
Being in emotional pain was my route to detachment from my body, and it took me decades to become deeply present in physical form. I only wish I had had essences many, many years sooner because maybe the trip back would have been much shorter and more pleasant.
Following a near-death experience in childhood, I had many regrets coming back from the realm of Spirit. In fact, part of me flatly refused to return to this world -- ANYPLACE had to be better than HERE. As the years went by, I was plagued by increasingly poor health: depression, anxiety, severe allergies, chronic fatigue, and crippling pain and dysfunction from injuries which would not heal. I felt like I was dying, and I think I would have had I not made some important changes.
 The First Step: Commitment
Three years ago, following several long courses of Clover (Whole Energy Essence [WEE], top right) and Master Harmonizing Mixture (WEE, an essence combination containing Clover), I finally came to realize that my old refusal to be fully in body was leaving the door open to ill health. It decreased my lifeforce to the point where I could not create or maintain wellness.
After much meditation, energy work and a course of Star of Bethlehem (Bach), Corydalis (WEE, at right), and Olive (Bach) essences, I knew I was FINALLY able to commit to coming into physical presence. In the process, I became much more clear about my soul purpose and how I was to fulfill that purpose through the shape I gave my life. This was a truly wonderful time and a deep change which I feel saved my life and allowed me to recover health for the first time in decades.
Second Step: Arriving Here
However, simply deciding to be here was not the end, but the beginning of the journey to the physical world. It took me nearly a year to feel I had "arrived" here, becoming more and more present and alive with each step. Again, meditation, energy work and essences accompanied and speeded me on my journey. White Solstice Rose (WEE, bottom, right) and Master Harmonizing Mixture were mainstays, though I used several others off and on during that year.
Third Step: Letting Go of an Old Attitude
Powerful and transformative as this growth toward the physical was, it didn't complete the journey. Yes, now I was committed and very present and knew these attitudes were vital for my health and survival. But there was one more piece still to come -- and perhaps several more I have not experienced yet; it's too early to tell.
 The next step started with the terrorist attacks of September 11th. I kept my spirits up at first, but the growing stress and anxiety started to eat away at me. By November, I was exhausted, irritable, dispirited, and again physically ill. After a short, intensive course of Hornbeam, Sweet Chestnut (both Bach), Echinacea (WEE), Old Man Banksia (Australian Bush) and Help is on the Way (WEE) to address the burnout and shock, one day I suddenly saw what the problem was.
Committed and present as I had become, part of me still thought the physical world was a lousy place. It was difficult, painful, scary and just too much hard work. In that moment, I realized it was time to release my prejudice that life beyond the physical was superior. I knew my task was now to focus all my energy into the here and now, more vibrantly fulfilling a life of spirit in physical form.
This moment of realization completely swept away my feelings of stress and overwhelm. I continued with light, supportive doses of these essences, but there was a deep re-arranging of my internal world too well underway to stop. Yes, life in the body can truly be the "school of hard knocks", and I'm sure I'm still many credits short of graduation. However, for the serious student, there is no substitute for incarnation. The lessons can be very real and valuable -- but only if you show up for every class!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: GINGER ALLISON is a former competitive ice skater. Now retired from the rink, she is a freelance writer and lover of mystery stories. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including the Concord Magazine. Ginger fell in love with essences over 15 years ago and cannot imagine her life without them.
Art Credits: Hometown Websmith
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