Bach Flower Remedies
WHY DON'T THEY WORK?
Why don't they work for some people?
When taking the remedies, it's worth noting that one should have either a neutral or a positive attitude towards them. A deliberate negative attitude will block the effects, as with anything, even orthodox medicine. We get what we ask for, and when one is being deliberately negative, you are asking not to be healed.
I've got a friend who could use them, but they don’t want to. What can I do?
Many people aren't ready to let go of their states of mind, dramas, illnesses, whatever. They feel they will be giving up something, and in many cases they are right. For instance, many people come down with a cold because they need a break from something, such as their job. But they are way too busy to take one, however, if they were to get sick, who could blame them for having to take time off, least of all themselves.
More than not, we are caught in an illusion that we need certain things for us to maintain our lifestyle, and we rarely give ourselves the space to step back and look at things from an outside perspective.
I'm a great believer of this world being just an illusion we use to experience who we are as put forth by the Conversations with God series. I also believe that very often we lose control of what we are doing, and forget the illusion we live in, making it a reality we are trapped in. When you are at that stage, it can be very hard to step outside and look at things. Also it can be very easy to fall back into patterns as soon as stress starts up again.
From self observation, I noted that there are times (even now) where I will fall into a poor me or victim drama, in spite of knowing better. Taking the remedies helps bring me back out of it, but it's very easy to fall into. There are even times when I want to be indignant, angry or self righteous about things.
I've got a few friends who would definitely benefit from taking the remedies, but I can't even get them to talk about it.
The fact is, most enjoy their dramas, and are reluctant to let go of them.
It's a conscious choice. Once you’ve chosen another way, then the tools will appear to make this a reality.
The decision must be made by the individual to heal. You can even cure someone, but unless you've actually 'plugged up the holes' they will eventually sicken once more.
I don't believe that are any wrong choices, just things that don’t suit your purposes.
What if I try to slip them into their drink?
You can do that. Many practitioners even suggest it. My point of view on this is that nothing can happen to you without your consent on some level. Also, as I said, the healing would only be of a temporary nature if the person doesn't wish to be healed. The best guide you have is your feelings. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it
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