We live in a fast-paced world. The ever-increasing speed of technology, social media and thought is a departure from the rhythm of the natural world.  This divergence between technology and nature can create anticipation and anxiety as we attempt to “keep up.” One of the best ways to soothe and support the self in this time is to connect with the Earth: time with nature, walks in the forest, sitting under a tree.

It can be difficult to do this in the summer while we are traveling on planes, in cars, staying in unfamiliar places, and away from the earth we know. During this time, flower essences, herbal tinctures, and scent and smell all provide simple, portable ways to bring nature in our pockets, to easily connect to the earth’s rhythm.  Here are two recipes you can make at home: a soothing spray for your body, aura and physical space (just not your face!), and a flower essence remedy to take (4 drops twice a day, or on a band-aid placed on your wrist – this method works best for kids).  Use liberally, and breathe.  The flowers are here to support you.

The Recipes (Note: you can purchase essential oils and essences in your local herbal shop, or at Flower Essence Society: http://store.fesflowers.com/)

Travel Remedy
(4 drops twice a day, under your tongue, or on a band-aid placed on the wrist)

Mix the following flower essences 1oz bottle 3/4 oz of water, 1/4 oz of brandy or vodka

• FES Five Flower Formula: 10 drops
  
• FES Yarrow Environmental Solution: 10 drops
• FES Green Rein Orchid: 5 drops

Travel Spray
(Spray liberally on aura, in your physical space, on your body – just not your face!)

Mix the following essential oils and essences in an 8oz bottle with a mix of 6oz of water, 2oz of brandy or vodka

• Cinnamon Essential Oil: 3 drops
• Lemon Essential Oil: 2 drops
• Geranium Essential Oil: 5 drops
• Lavender Essential Oil: 5 drops
• Sandalwood Essential Oil: 7 drops
• FES Five Flower Formula: 10 drops
• FES Yarrow Environmental Solution: 10 drops
• FES Green Rein Orchid: 5 drops

Jessica Mennella is a natural perfumer and student of the flowers based in Northern California.  Have questions about the flowers?  Drop her a note. jessmennella@gmail.com