Purple Lilac

Flowers
Written By Paula R Winters

In my garden here in the northwest, I planted purple lilacs. They are memories of springtime gardens in New England from my childhood, holding an innocent, carefree, nostalgic feel. And tending to my ‘inner child’.  

And now in mid-April, they are blooming! Their fragrance is filling the air, beckoning strangers to linger. To close their eyes as they inhale and lose their daily world for a moment.

Lilacs are romantic and sensual. Their heavy blossoms bounce in the wind sending their scent into the air. Capturing and wrapping our hearts in a delightful, tranquil lightness. One that puts us in the moment, accepting what is, all we are, lifting our heaviness and restoring our childhood connection to life.

I feel an acceptance within the blossoms, shaking off any heaviness I may be attached to. The grey of winter is moving on. And there is a gentle ease as to what is next. Life has new adventures. Joy-filled, gift-giving and inspirational in the unfolding of our next chapters.

And as we shake off the heaviness, we are able to see ourselves with a new awareness. Life develops an ease and gentleness. A deep Knowing. A deep meaning. And a much deeper appreciation.

Its clusters of blossoms signify harmony in relationships. Each one budding or blossoming at its own time yet part of the whole. And its heart-shaped leaves carry a heart-felt message to all for living a heart-centered life.

Paula R Winters

I came to energy work in 2001 at a time in my life where I was shattered. I had lost myself. There were too many endings and there was no clear path forward that I could see. But as doors closed all around me, I was guided onto a Reiki table. Here I found safety in my body, finally …and an amazing new reality in an unseen world. I worked hard to look at all parts of me as they were offered up. And… I went into total remission and off all meds after 30 years and 7 surgeries for Crohn’s Disease.

All forms of energy work then became my passion. I studied Reiki, flower essences, crystals, essential oils and tarot. I studied with Shaman here and in Peru and climbed high in the Andes mountains. I cleared houses and businesses of unwanted energies. I did Soul Retrievals for my clients. I sat with the dying, helping them in their last moments. I co-taught Medicine Wheel and Advanced Medicine Wheel. I officiated weddings. I had dogs and cats as clients. I studied with Gabrielle Roth, learning 5-rhythm dance. But most of all, this journey brought me to a place where I fell head over heels in love with the healing power of the flowers.

And now I invite you to remember the wisdom Mother Earth offers us.

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