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flower essence
Salal (Gaultheria shallon)
vibrational therapies

definition

Salal (Gaultheria shallon)

Therapeutic theme: for realizing our power to forgive ourselves and others
Signature: Pink to white bell-shaped flowers with a narrow mouth bloom on one side of a long raceme. They resemble tiny Chinese lanterns, bearers of the light of forgiveness.
The purple berries are a food source for wildlife and were also eaten by many Indian people to provide vitamin C.

Forgiveness is another way of "letting go" and of not getting stuck in positions about our projections. It is rooted in non- judgement and a recognition that justice is not our job.
It is not the kind of forgiveness which judges the situation or person and then decides to be magnanimous and superior by forgiving. It is forgiveness which honours ourselves, others, and the flow of life.
Salal helps us to sort out and to assimilate life experience and frees us to view reality through the window of the Heart. It dissolves self-righteousness. When we are unforgiving, the energy in our Heart centre becomes blocked.
This is primarily an emotional and mental remedy. It clears stress at these levels and allows us the freedom and joy to experience the embodiment of Spirit, which manifests in mysterious ways.
The Salal Deva appeared during a journeying process. She was carrying a stem of the flowers which were all glowing brightly. The light of these tiny lanterns guided me through the tangled underbrush of the forest and led me to a waterfall. I noted that as long as I kept my attention on her light, my path was easy and sure. The minute I was distracted by some fear or judgement, the forest seemed hostile and unfriendly.

Chakra: Heart
Meridians: Heart, Small Intestine
Key Word: Forgiveness
Challenges: Grudges, Resentment
Affirmations: I am forgiving. I forgive myself and release the past.



footnotes

Pettitt, Sabina. Energy Medicine: Pacific Flower and Sea Essences. Pacific Essences. Victoria, B.C., Canada. 1997.