[Newsletter] April Blooms: Inner Strength from the Nurturing Earth ✨


Flowering Reader, .

So many of us strive to work on our own healing journey. Not just for ourselves, but so we can hold a presence that emanates healing for others as well.

The flowers are ready to help us with this. Whether soothing our inner child, strengthening our boundaries, discharging unwanted energies, or recharging our spirit β€” they have just what we need, no matter our path.

With deep gratitude, here's your monthly nourishment:


Upcoming Events

🌿 Open Circle Plant Attunement

Mariposa Lily

Attune to the archetypal qualities of Mariposa Lily for inner comfort and peace and to sooth our own inner child during these unsettled times.

πŸ“… Wednesday, April 15, 2026

⏱️ 5:00 pm Pacific | 8:00 pm Eastern (Standard Time)​

πŸ‘‰ Read Ruth's Open Circle Invitation​

πŸ”— Zoom Link: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/778287750?pwd=Z0RHa2Y4aEpEbzUyMHpIdEdDVUNzQT09​

Meeting ID: 778 287 750
Passcode: 794931

Open Circles are hosted by Ruth. Note that we don't offer replays as it's intended to be a private attunement experience. So join us live if you can!


Open for Enrollment

🌸 FES Flower Essence Practitioner Training

Our 2026 Cohort begins May 1

Join our in-depth plant centric study of the California FES and English Bach essences, and learn a proven framework for Flower Essence Therapy developed by the Flower Essence Society.

As an officially authorized instructor, Ruth brings decades of experience, a rich body of plant knowledge, and shares deep understanding of how to apply this work in real practice.

🐀 Early Bird pricing ends Friday!

πŸ“… Live sessions begin May 1

πŸ‘‰ Learn more & register​


In Case You Missed It

πŸ’¬ FE Live: Community Chat

Generating Inner Strength

This month's discussion was about bolstering our inner resources during these times of peak uncertainty. We talked about essences and practices help to us discern, discharge and recharge our spirit.

Catch the replay here:

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πŸ‘‰ Click here to get notifications for all future chats​

Live chats are hosted by Kathleen β€” usually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We offer this to our community as a chance to interact with each other on flower essence topics of interest. These events are recorded and posted on YouTube.


πŸ”Š The Flower Essence Podcast

FEP84 Advanced Flower Essence Healing with David Dalton

David Dalton returns to the pod to talk about his new book, Advanced Flower Essence Healing: New Frontiers in the Field of Bach Flower Remedies. We explore David’s considerable contribution to the structure and development of this healing modality.

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πŸ‘‰ Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube​

The Flower Essence Podcast is hosted by Rochana and Kathleen, and is available in all the places you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the recording on YouTube, and read show notes on the podcast website.


More for you...

🌷A feminine and nurturing Plant Archetype

πŸ‘‰ We leave you with this post on Ruth's Essence Mentoring substack about the healing offered by Mariposa Lily as it infuses the soul with deep fulfilling qualities of loving warmth.


That's all for now flower friends! Hope to see you soon.

Bright flower blessings,

​COURSES | ​STUDENT DASHBOARD​

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