In March, I journeyed to the Anza Borrego Desert outside of San Diego, California. I was joyful to be around the plants of my desert dwelling ancestors. Here is one of the most important plants that I encountered:
Chaparral is one of the
oldest living plants on Mother Earth. Some chaparral plants living in the California desert are over
As a flower essence, chaparral is a powerful emotional cleanser. It helps us to
release old, toxic emotions that we have stored deep in our body. Once,
when I was sitting in meditation with a chaparral plant, she showed me
how my emotions vibrated in the cells of my body. Later, when
I took the flower essence, I went through a healing phase where for many days I
released old feelings of sadness and anger. Chaparral also helps to connect us
to our own ancestors. In this way, it helps to root ourselves into our
own genealogy. Connection to ancestors has always been an integral part
of indigenous cultures. Many modern people suffer from disconnection to
their ancestors. This creates many other issues, including loneliness and
a sense of not belonging. If you wish to connect to your
ancestors, begin by making a prayer and offering to let them know your
request. Then take the flower essence of chaparral, or take a small piece
of the plant and put in on your altar or carry it on your body.
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