Friends of the Foundation

This summer we are looking at the things that we can do to help ourselves in the on-going battle against negativity and inertia.

Irma Vocht who was featured in our Friends of the Foundation slot in April 2005 will be writing a series of articles about conditions that are responsible for inactivity and under achievement, and recommending flower essence remedies.

What are some of the reasons that prevent us from moving on and what makes us being stuck in life? These questions will be addressed in the following articles by suggesting appropriate remedies to help.

When we consider that most of us lead unfulfilling lives, it is not surprising that more people than ever are on anti-depressants or drinking to numb the pain. It is only when we are in tune with our purpose, that life’s energy begins to flow properly.

All of us have some knowledge about what we ought to be doing or what we would like to be doing – but why aren’t we doing it? FEAR. This is the main reason. Fear takes on many forms, like: fear of being unloved, of being alone, rejection, that something bad will happen, of being hurt, of misfortune, fear of the opinion of others. All these things can cripple us – literally.

As babies we have no fear – we just are. So this fear comes from learned attitudes from parents and other teachers. Then people threaten to take the love away when we are children by saying if you don’t behave or do as I say I will be disappointed in you, and this affects my love for you (you are a bad person).

So gradually and without our knowledge, we allowed people to manipulate us into this fear state, because without the love of others, we imagine that the world will fall apart and we end up feeling that we are somehow flawed. This can eventually lead to being a major block in our lives as fear stops us from doing what is necessary.

However, sometimes it is difficult to identify that we are stuck, as all we feel is an overwhelming or an overruling emotion that we cannot let go of. That is the indication of stuckness. This is not going with the flow.

Have a good think about what your ‘issues’, ‘flaws’ or ‘fears’ might be, and try to think where they have come from. Because the first step to overcome your blocks is to recognise what they are. If you vaguely know what they are, make space for yourself and try to gain a deeper understanding and accept that this is part of you – there’s no changing about that! These things are there and have made you what you are now. There is no going back! Just accept you the way you are now. Do not see it as part of you that needs suppressing. Admit to yourself that there is this issue and try to work through it - Integrate it as part of your personality. Anything that is suppressed can rise in the body as a form of dis-ease. If you have problems identifying your fears, you could seek help from a professional.

You might feel that your issues are too painful to dig up from your subconscious where you have safely stored them away. If this is the case, you could try to imagine that you are watching a film where actors play out your role – this way you can distance yourself from the painful memories. Try not to become emotionally involved and don’t identify with the lead role, but just observe how the actors behave from a safe distance. You might even feel this time that without being emotionally involved, you will see the situation differently.

Once you have identified some of your blocks, you can do a lot to help yourself. We can help ourselves by resorting to homeopathy or flower essences or many other solid alternatives. I will discuss some remedies that can help release trauma, family patterns, attitudes and a whole range more. The Australian Bush Flower Essences are truly amazing in their quality and effectiveness. They are up to date and in tune with what our world and everything in it is going through. They work worldwide, not just on the continent where they came from. They are fairly easy to obtain and to administer, without any danger – as the remedy balances; it goes to where it’s needed. Homeopathy is more specific – it needs case-taking to be fully effective, but some really powerful changes can be accomplished.

In healing with plants and minerals, we draw on information and characteristics of the substance, called the ‘doctrine of signatures’ as well as chemical analysis and other ways.

The Doctrine of Signatures took shape as a spiritual philosophy that had as its base in the simple concept that God had marked everything he had created with a sign. This sign was a clear indicator of the item's true purpose as intended by God. The signature is an indication of the purpose for the creation. Galen (A.D. 131-200) refers to this in a non-specific way in his texts, a man named Boehme wrote about it and Paracelsus, the father of modern chemistry utilised the Doctrine of Signatures in its medical application in the 1600’s. Much in the same way we can tell a person who’s haughty, lacking in confidence or angry. We look at body language and expression. It’s the same with plants. We can tell by their stature what characteristics can be attributed (or how it makes you feel when you look at the plant).

The wonderful characteristic about flower essences is that the soul of the remedy can be applied in various ways; a proud plant can give a person more pride or can help someone who’s too proud find some humility – it is balancing – its energy goes to where it is needed. As long as the issues of the person are recognised and matched with the essence of the plant, you can’t go far wrong. I must emphasise that not the physical substance of the plant is used in flower essences, but their energy. Therefore it is safe and can not interfere with medications used.

Combinations of several essences can be made for various issues to be addressed.

On a recent visit to the Vincent van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, I saw two quotes Vincent wrote to his brother. I felt these were very central to the theme I am working presently on with regard to doing these articles and want to share them in case it will ring some truth within you and bring you strength.

The creative power cannot be repressed; one must give vent to what one feels. (1883).

The way to succeed is to keep one’s courage and patience, and work on energetically. (1886).

Further information and the remedies themselves are available direct from Irma who should be contacted on:

irma.vocht@virgin.net