Echinops sphaerocephalus
Strength
Globethistle has been used as a medicinal plant since ancient times. It is very attractive to bees, butterflies and all types of pollinating insects. In the language of flowers the thistle is an ancient symbol of nobility of character. Its ‘signature’ is that of commanding strength, resilience and integrity.
The globethistle personality ‘type’ is very magnetic, and is a champion of causes.
Taking control of practical matters is an automatic impulse, as is the willingness to step forward and take charge.
Prolonged self-sacrificing service to others can result in your easily becoming overwhelmed, feeling ‘put upon’ or, in the extreme, the martyr. The demands of constantly taking responsibility for ‘meeting the need’ to the exclusion of acknowledging your own needs, may leave you feeling your life has become exhausting and unsatisfying. Attempts to correct the balance by trying to establish emotional boundaries can lead you to withdraw into yourself.
Globethistle flower essence can help to reconnect with your power, to distance yourself sufficiently to be able to see the whole picture and to see what needs to be done. It also helps in identifying patterns of behaviour that do not serve you or those you serve, and that can be sacrificed ‘for the good of the whole’.
This essence teaches that when personal power and soul force are blended, the spirit of abundant, unconditional love and care-giving from the heart brings more life, energy and resources for you to actually do what needs to be done and feel a sense of joy and fulfilment.
Connect with your powers of patience, persistence and perseverance. Letting go of unnecessary burdens will set you free and ultimately serves the highest good.
Attributes
◗ Knowing your limitations and honouring your own needs
◗ Giving unconditional service from the heart, joyfully and willingly
◗ Greater reserves of patience and flexibility
◗ As diligent in meeting your own needs as you are in meeting the needs of others
◗ Healthy yet flexible boundaries
◗ Willingness to go beyond self-interest and give of yourself for the good of the other
Indications
◗ In attempting to serve others, your life has become exhausting and unsatisfying
◗ Taking on the role of martyr or feeling you are being taken advantage of
◗ Over-developed sense of obligation and responsibility
◗ Over-giving leads to negative emotions of irritation, impatience and criticism
◗ Emotionally distancing yourself when overwhelmed
◗ Behaviours that keep people in a dependency relationship with you
Affirmation: I am strong and whole. I serve joyfully in the spirit of goodwill.
Cross Reference
Addiction Ι Altruism Ι Co-dependence Ι Criticism Ι Flexibility Ι Freedom Ι Guilt Ι Habit
patterns Ι Irritability Ι Non-attachment Ι Overwhelm Ι Patience Ι Perseverance
Resentment Ι Responsibility Ι Rigidity Ι Self-pity Ι Self-sabotage Ι Strength Ι Temper
Tolerance Ι Victim Ι Workaholic
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