There is the transformative bliss when beholding Lavenders' elegance. Her grayish purple flowers atop lush spikes all combine to create pure aromatic delight. If you have ever stood in the presence of Lavender ~ whether a whole field, a single plant, or even a picture ~ you can not help but be nearly hypnotized by her appearance. Lavender is ability giving indeed!
Lavenders powers are:
Calming / Soothing
Serenity / Letting go
Anti inflammatory / Analgesic (pain reliever) (use with care and research)
Anti microbial / Gentle immune system cleanser (use with care and research)
Four special and beautiful ways to empower yourself and your environment with Lavender follow. Lavender is considered very safe for nearly anyone to utilize. Still, as with anything, your own research and knowledge about yourself needs to be taken into account before using Lavender or any new item in life. Also, make sure you are growing or purchasing Lavender in an accountable, healthy way. A great place to purchase ethical Lavender is Peace Valley Lavender Farm or at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Meditate with Lavender. You can do this in a variety of ways. Fantastic if you can get your hands on a bouquet of her to hold in your lap during your zen out time, but if not there are always other options! Try spritzing a Lavender mist around your quiet space as a blessing to invite in your chosen deity(ies) to work with. Suggestion ~ Archangel Gabriel attunes the 3rd eye (remember, a beautiful indigo, just like Lavender) to vision and clarity. You can also bring up a picture of a Lavender field on your computer or phone. Let your eyes go out of focus as you gaze at the picture and let go, walk into the field and feel Lavenders' spikes brushing your skin as you become enveloped by her blessings of softness, serenity, and quiet joy... I have included a picture here of an Angelically charged and blessed Lavender field with these blessings for you to utilize in your meditation.
Lavender field source
Have you ever strewed herbs on your floors? Strewing herbs is an ancient practice that was used to purify the air in days gone by when people had less means to sanitation practices and would step and sleep on thickly laden floors strewed with herbs. Today, thank goodness, for a grateful and regular scrub-a-dub-dub! However, strewing herbs can still be a venerable practice today. You can do this in your sacred space throughout your home or office. Side note - Lavender is safe even to our four legged friends (the ASPCA does not include it on its list of dangerous plants) so if they take that nibble or sniff they should be just fine. Take dried Lavender flowers (even the fleshy leaves can be included with your buds if you happen to have fresh Lavender) and dust your floors lightly with them in a ritual cleansing of your space you want to work with. As you spread the Lavender you can chant or silently say the intention: "Dearest Lavender, thank you for erasing this space of all that is not vibrating with the Highest Enchantments of Love". This may be sufficient for you, but if you feel the need to list your "Enchantments of Love" you may wish to include - "May the gifts of ______ (fill in the blank) reign in this air evermore" ~ or something along those lines. Have fun with your intentions ~ just remember to make them clear! Leave the Lavender dusting as a powerful reminder of the intentions you made. As your step on the strewed Lavender it will release its beautiful aroma and gifts over and over again. When you feel it is time, usually up to a week(ish), you can sweep it up and deposit the Lavender outside with a Thank You to the Earth. The Faeries will take it from there!
Gifting Lavender is so special for your recipient and you - a bestowal not to be forgotten! If you can not find a Lavender bush at your local nursery (often, the Spring months of March through May here in the United States) you can always make up a little gift basket of Lavender seeds, a bag of dried Lavender flowers, some Lavender oil, get crafty with some handmade Lavender soap, maybe some delicious edible Lavender treats (to follow!), or whatever your desired Lavender gift is (please leave ideas in the comments below!). Place your gifts in a basket in a bed of purple tissue paper, and spritz with Lavender mist. Bonus! Feeling very inspired? You can create this lovely Victorian Basket from an 1860's ladies magazine. Just follow the link below.
source: Victorianmagazine.com
Finally, saving the best for last, all my dear foodies out there! Ingesting Lavender is very powerful (which is why you need to research and follow the guidance of a professional for any other ingestion ways other then what I talk about here). Because you are bringing it into your physical body its energy reaches deep into your cells and throughout all of your physicality - just like anything you place into your body). Flower Essences are a fantastic and safe way to ingest flowers and herbs to embody their healing property. You can inquire more with me here about Flower Essences. The type of ingestion I am noting presently is through loving baking - straight to the soul. Following, is a delicious recipe of Lavender Lemon Cookies I've used for years ~ simply divine and always adored by others! Remember, when your are preparing your food, make it a ritual too. Bless it with loving, clear intention for you and all who consume it. Side note ~ when endeavoring to help others in healing remember you cannot change them. Only they can change themselves. However, when blessing food (or sending healing thoughts to others) you can always ask the Higher Selves of others to allow them to receive the healing intentions too. Voila ~ it will happen if it is necessary for their greatest wellness too.
Lavender Lemon Cookies
You will need: 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of dried Lavender flowers (sometimes I use a dash more!), 1 pinch of salt (if desired), and powered sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Whisk or beat in the egg, lemon juice and almond extract until well blended.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, lemon zest, lavender and salt. Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture and blend together to form a soft ball. Drop by teaspoon onto a nonstick cookie sheet, then flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
For more yummy Lavender in the kitchen recipes visit Mother Earth Living.
A flower who loves flowers Heather is certified as a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner. She is also a Master Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy®, a beautiful Angelic healing touch method, that when received and learned is a life altering experience. Heather teaches certification classes in IET® in sunny Daytona Beach, Florida. She will travel for interested groups. You can also receive private Bach Flower Essence and IET® sessions with her in person and via Skype or phone.
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