Here is yet another essence whose properties I thought I understood, only to learn that I've been operating under a very limited view of this wonderful plant. "Science has mistaken my gifts by limiting my 'actions' to the things it can measure." Ah; how many times have we made that mistake!

(In fact, I'm struck by the difference between what I thought I knew of this plant from reading scientific material about it and what I learned from the plant itself through this essence. The difference is like day and night; harshness vs. gentleness, force vs. Power. How often have we misunderstood ourselves, others, and Life itself in this misdirected way?)

Anyway, on to the essence. This essence speaks of core strength; resilience, fortitude, tolerance, the ability to stand firm, calm, and confident even in less-than-ideal conditions. I felt a broad column of strength running up through my midsection when I took this essence.

At the same time, there is a delicacy, a subtlety to this essence; a quiet strength, rather than a showy or combative stance. So, it's more about the ability to endure with quiet confidence and good grace in the face of hardship. This plant has a fortitude and robustness that belies its apparent delicateness.

This essence thus would be wonderful for "delicate" or sensitive animals who need some help coping with their situation. This essence helps them find the ability to not only survive, but to thrive; to adapt to and find themselves at home wherever they are. "Tell them I'm your friend in this situation," it said.

The Animal collective said of this essence: "Make changes when changes are needed, but when that's not possible, this essence helps us to endure with good grace. It puts us back in touch with our inner wisdom by opening the channel to our own Wisdom Source."

However, they went on to admonish: "Don't use it in place of making whatever changes are needed for our well-being; change what you can for us, do your best, and when no more can be done, rely on this essence. It is NOT a substitute for right action, fair treatment, and kind and compassionate care."

This essence did a couple more wonderful things: it made me feel full of light - a beautiful, expansive feeling that gently energized my tired, collapsed, junk-filled energy body. It also made my heart beat stronger, calmer, happier, abler. I imagine it would be a great cardiac tonic for animals needing some cardiac support.

The last note I wrote about this essence (for now) sums it up perfectly: it makes the flame burn brighter.