Grieving is an intense process, especially for gifted and sensitive individuals. Their heightened awareness often involves complex mental processing, and their highly sensitive nervous systems, combined with overexcitabilities, lead to profound emotional experiences. As a result, navigating the grieving process can be particularly demanding for them.
Hawthorn and Rose are two plants that may support this journey by gently bringing life and light back to the heart.
Our bodies have a tendency to store unexpressed emotions, particularly those related to trauma and grief. Many gifted individuals, especially those who discover their neurodiversity later in life, experience a deep grieving process when coming to terms with this newfound understanding.
They may grieve:
What could have been,
The choices made based on false assumptions about themselves,
The time spent searching for a "missing puzzle piece" that now explains their differences, and, perhaps most poignantly,
The loss of the mask that once fiercely protected them and helped them belong, yet created an ever-widening gap between their authentic selves and the world.
When feelings of grief are suppressed or denied, they remain hidden in the body, eventually impacting physical and emotional health. Hawthorn, Rose, and Raspberry are valuable allies in consciously processing grief. These heart-centered plants help by:
Reconnecting us with feelings of joy and beauty,
Encouraging the courage to be vulnerable again, and
Promoting flow and warmth, which are essential for self-forgiveness and healing.
Not only do these plants restore vitality to the heart, but they also offer a sense of protection, empowering us as we move forward in our process of healing.
One easy and nourishing way to invite these heart-healing herbs into your daily life is by creating a delicious elixir. This recipe makes a wonderful gift, presented in a beautiful bottle or jar, to support loved ones in mending a broken heart and adding a touch of sweetness to grief.
Here's what you need:
This recipe uses dried herbs, but fresh herbs can be substituted by doubling the amounts.
2.5 tablespoons dried hawthorn leaves and flowers
2.5 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberries
2.5 tablespoons dried rose petals
325 g organic honey
200 ml brandy
25 ml organic rosewater
Let's get started:
Add the hawthorn leaves and flowers, raspberries, and rose petals to one liter of water. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Keep the lid on to preserve the herbs’ delicate fragrances.
Strain the decoction into a sterilized jar or bowl. Stir in the honey until dissolved, then add the brandy and rosewater.
Pour the elixir into a sterilized, closable bottle or jar. This recipe yields approximately 1.3 liters.
Store the elixir in the refrigerator and use it within two months.
For an extra touch, consider adding a few rose petals to the finished elixir. They not only enhance its appearance but also bring forth the roses’ gentle sweetness.
Dosage
Take one tablespoon of the Heart Mend Elixir up to three times daily.
Contraindications
Avoid this elixir if you:
Are on heart medication,
Have ulcers, or
Have colitis.
This elixir is a heartwarming companion for anyone experiencing grief. May it bring comfort, vitality, and sweetness as you move through your journey of healing. 🌿
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Do not use herbal products of any kind on children, if you are nursing, pregnant, taking medications or undergoing treatment for any medical condition without first consulting your health care professional.