Pink Rhododendron - Rhododendron "Compassion"
Positive Attributes Waking up self-love and compassion, bonding in relationships, feeling protected, understanding, motherly love, feeling included and valued, comfort, protection
Imbalance Tendencies Looking for love outside of oneself, loneliness, outcast, unloved, unprotected, misunderstanding in relationships, fear of not being loved in return, jealousy, vulnerable
Rhododendron flower essence is filled with unconditional love. Promoting compassion, it can assist in relationships, both with ourselves and others. It fortifies a self-love and compassion for ourselves that will in turn increase our capacity to nurture and love more abundantly in our relationships. It strengthens the mother-child bond. When I made this essence, I added a Rose Quartz stone, a natural companion, to amplify the effects of self-love.
Rose Quartz is a healing crystal symbolizing unconditional love. It inspires compassion, gentleness, self-love and acceptance. It promotes feelings of love, joy, peace, and calm. It can also assist in emotional and relationship healing.
A Story One day a mother wanted to sketch the deep pink Rhododendron flowers that she saw outside her window. She took her sketchbook outside, sat on the ground near the shrub, and began observing the beautiful flowers. The sun was shining and she felt very comforted in this spot. As she continued to observe, she began to relax into this warm and inviting feeling. It felt to her like a supportive and magical hug. Pretty soon, one of her daughters came out and asked what she was doing and if she could do it too. The mother set her child up with her own sheet of paper and shared her colored pencils. A few moments later, another daughter came out, and the same process ensued. At last her oldest daughter came out with her own sketchbook and joined in. They each explored and found unique characteristics of the shrub that delighted them, enhancing the childlike wonder of the experience. Compassion and gratitude flooded through the mother as she sat there sketching the frilly tropical looking flowers with her daughters. Love emanates from Rhododendrons and expands into the universe.
Positive Attributes Waking up self-love and compassion, bonding in relationships, feeling protected, understanding, motherly love, feeling included and valued, comfort, protection
Imbalance Tendencies Looking for love outside of oneself, loneliness, outcast, unloved, unprotected, misunderstanding in relationships, fear of not being loved in return, jealousy, vulnerable
Rhododendron flower essence is filled with unconditional love. Promoting compassion, it can assist in relationships, both with ourselves and others. It fortifies a self-love and compassion for ourselves that will in turn increase our capacity to nurture and love more abundantly in our relationships. It strengthens the mother-child bond. When I made this essence, I added a Rose Quartz stone, a natural companion, to amplify the effects of self-love.
Rose Quartz is a healing crystal symbolizing unconditional love. It inspires compassion, gentleness, self-love and acceptance. It promotes feelings of love, joy, peace, and calm. It can also assist in emotional and relationship healing.
A Story One day a mother wanted to sketch the deep pink Rhododendron flowers that she saw outside her window. She took her sketchbook outside, sat on the ground near the shrub, and began observing the beautiful flowers. The sun was shining and she felt very comforted in this spot. As she continued to observe, she began to relax into this warm and inviting feeling. It felt to her like a supportive and magical hug. Pretty soon, one of her daughters came out and asked what she was doing and if she could do it too. The mother set her child up with her own sheet of paper and shared her colored pencils. A few moments later, another daughter came out, and the same process ensued. At last her oldest daughter came out with her own sketchbook and joined in. They each explored and found unique characteristics of the shrub that delighted them, enhancing the childlike wonder of the experience. Compassion and gratitude flooded through the mother as she sat there sketching the frilly tropical looking flowers with her daughters. Love emanates from Rhododendrons and expands into the universe.