Spirit of Oak

“Let not the simplicity of this method deter you from its use, for you will find the further your researches advance, the greater you will realize the simplicity of all creation”-E. Bach

I work with flower essences in the Bach flower system of 38 remedies. Bach emphasised that "there is no true healing unless there is a change in outlook, peace of mind and inner happiness." His remedies work on the level of our emotions and thoughts, although physical changes often follow as a result. I have met the oak tree spirit. Oak is a medicine tree. I love the oak deva, and the oak deva loves us. 

Dr.Edward Bach prescribed oak for very strong patients who had nevertheless reached their limits. Is this not one of the great maladies of our society? The oak tree wants to help us westerners not be so driven. It is here to balance our workaholic tendencies with relaxation and introspection. If you are the type of person who really needs oak, you probably feel you can't even afford to take the time! Unless you have been knocked down by some great force. When you are completely exhausted, flattened by your busy life, oak comes to the rescue. Like a wide branching strong tree, oak is a haven.

The magical enchanted land of the heart of oak is a vast oak forest. It may not be a place on this planet right now, but you can go visit in your imagination. It is covered with snow, quiet and still, as you gently glide in from above. But deep below the snowy treetops, a secret entrance leads to a warm golden, glowing, passageway down to an entire second forest below in some sort of magical, impossible, understory. It is bright with warm fire light and cozy colors. Here, the people are gathered, feasting, dancing, and playing until spring arrives.

You can go and commune with an oak tree and feel its magnificence. You can carry an acorn, a bit of oak magic, in your pocket. You can also get the oak flower remedy at you local natural food store and just observe your responses.  Don't worry, the Bach flower remedies do only good, cannot cause harm, and are primarily designed to be a self diagnosing and administering system for everyone to use. (More on the Bach Flowers:)