Know Your Mind

Cerato

“Those who have not sufficient confidence in themselves to make their own decisions. They constantly seek advice from others, and are often misguided” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keywords: Confirmation, seeking advice, do not trust own wisdom or judgment.

Emotions: When you do not trust your own judgment in decision-making.

Children: For the child who doubts themselves and needs constant reassurance. They don't trust their own judgement and needs to hear that they are doing ‘everything right’. They tend to imitate the behaviour of others. They want to be correct and is easily swayed by other people’s opinions, thus losing sight of their own feelings and intuition.

Positive: Can help to become more self-assured. Develop their own opinion. Confidence in making decisions. Take full responsibility for their own life plan using their inner guidance. Trust their own judgement.

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Gentian

“Those who are easily discouraged. They may be progressing well in illness or in the affairs of their daily life, but any small delay or hindrance to progress causes doubt and soon disheartens them.” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keywords: Discouraged, depressed, sadness, skepticism, giving up.

Emotions: When you easily get discouraged when faced with difficulties.

Children: For the child who is easily discouraged, for example; doesn't want to go to school anymore because of disappointing exam results. The child embarks upon something with enthusiasm, but gives up easily if they don't succeed. This remedy is also for the depressed child, once you know why they are depressed.

Positive: Can help you regain courage to deal with setbacks or difficulties. Develop a positive, constructive, creative direction using their inner guidance. Looks forward to the next exciting step in life.

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Gorse

“Very great hopelessness, they have given up belief that more can be done for them. Under persuasion or to please others they may try different treatments, at the same time assuring those around that there is so little hope of relief.” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keywords: Hopelessness, despair, pessimism.

Emotions: When you have the feeling of extreme hopelessness and despair.

Children: For the child who is in total despair, for example; if they have suffered a long illness or failed an exam. They can’t ‘see the light at the end of the tunnel’ and has given up. Positive: Can help you be more optimistic. Gives you a sense of faith and hope, despite current physical or mental problems. Helps you feel brighter and happier and able to use illness as a positive experience. In milder cases, you may feel on the road to recovery.

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Hornbeam

“For those who feel that they have not sufficient strength, mentally or physically, to carry the burden of life placed upon them; the affairs of every day seem too much for them to accomplish, though they generally succeed in fulfilling their task. For those who believe that some part, of mind or body, needs to be strengthened before they can easily fulfill their work.” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keywords: Weariness, bores, tired, overworked, procrastination, doubting own abilities.

Emotions: For weariness: mental rather that physical, the “Monday morning” feeling with a sense of staleness and lack of variety in life.

Children: For the child who feels exhausted at the mere thought of doing something, for example; having to return to school after the holidays. They may have that ‘Monday morning feeling’ and dread daily routine. Through lack of motivation they procrastinate and can’t work up much enthusiasm for anything. They can’t knuckle down to their homework. Positive: Will encourage you to put your heart into things. Gives certainty of one's strength and ability to face the day's work. A lively mind, vitality, freshness and spontaneity are restored, and life is enjoyable again! Like a weight has lifted from your shoulders.

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Scleranthus

“Those who suffer much from being unable to decide between two things, first one seeming right then the other. They are usually quiet people, and bear their difficulty alone, as they are not inclined to discuss it with others.” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keyword: Indecision, imbalance, uncertainty, dizziness.

Emotions: When you suffer from indecision, particularly when faced with two choices.

Children: For the child who finds it hard to make choices. They waver between all options. They are unstable, not grounded in their emotions, is capable of erratic behaviour and can suffer from mood swings. This remedy can also be effective for air, car or sea sickness.

Positive: Can help you be more balanced and more able to make choices. Will help you make quick decisions and act promptly when necessary. Have a balanced mood. Consistent behaviour. Stand confidently knowing what you want.

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Wild Oat

“Those who have ambitions to do something of prominence in life, who wish to have much experience, and to enjoy all that which is possible for them, to take life to the full. Their difficulty is to determine what occupation to follow; as although their ambitions are strong, they have no calling which appeals to them above all others. This may cause delay and dissatisfaction.” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keywords: Inner discontent, cross roads in life, lack of clarity, drifting in life, frustrated.

Emotions: When you are uncertain of correct path in life. Helpful when you need to make important decisions.

Children: For the child who doesn’t know what they want. They can be indecisive and volatile. They are not quite sure which path to follow in life. This can result in discontentment and frustration. Sometimes they try out various things, but tires of them easily.

Positive: Can help give a clear picture of what to do in life, with positive ideas and ambitious, and the ability to decide upon one's true path. Talents are used constructively.

These multi-talented people may find ways of pursuing more than one career at once. They no longer give up when bored.