A story about running on empty 🌟


Dear Reader,

We'd like to share a story with you.

When Susan first came to work with Kathleen, she described her life in a way that many of us would recognize. She was exhausted. She had a hard time saying no to anyone, at work, at home, with family.

There was a low hum of anxiety that never quite switched off, a constant worry about whether she was doing enough, being enough. She didn't ask for help easily.

Asking for help felt like admitting failure.

Flower essence work moves in layers, and Susan's journey reflected that. The early sessions were about stabilizing, helping her nervous system find some ground before anything else could shift. Essences like Red Chestnut, for the anxious worry that spiraled outward toward everyone she loved. Pine, for the guilt that made rest feel like a luxury she hadn't earned.

Slowly, something began to change.

She started to recognize the moment before she automatically said yes, that split second where she could pause. She began to notice what she actually wanted, not just what was expected of her. She stood up for herself at a medical appointment in a way that surprised even her.

And one day, she cancelled a trip she didn't want to take.

Not dramatically. Not with a long explanation. She was tired, she listened to that, and she chose herself.

After working with Sunflower for a while, Susan said she was starting to own the ground she stands on. We haven't forgotten that phrase.

(Susan's name has been changed to protect her privacy. Her story is shared with permission.)

Reclaim Your Energy 🌟

This is the kind of journey Kathleen will be exploring in Reclaim Your Energy on May 30th β€” the essences, the process, and why this work moves the way it does.

πŸ“… Saturday, May 30 ​
⏱️ 10:00 am West Coast | 1:00 pm East Coast | 6:00 pm UK
🌿 Only $27 · replay included

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Keep flowering,

πŸ’• Kathleen, Rochana, and Ruth
​The School for Flower Essence Studies

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