Some flower essence cases are more challenging than others, though not impossible. Here’s one example.

Marion’s Letter

Dear Lila,

My son is a very special and loving boy but was born with many difficulties, leaving him disabled. He is 12 years old and becoming much more demanding. It’s not easy for our family.

I am selecting Almond Essence to help him because he has bouts of head banging which can be quite severe. He’s often very restless and, as he gets older, increasingly more frustrated. Although I believe he understands a great deal, his ability to communicate is very limited. He can make sounds and recognize some words.

We want to work on his loudness and constant need to repeat everything. He will endlessly go over the same thing for hours if it’s caught his attention. He’s becoming increasingly loud if he doesn’t get the response he desires each and every time. This is having a huge impact on our entire family, including his younger sister.

He suffers from epilepsy too, although this particular condition is controlled by medication.

Thank you,
Marion

My Response

Dear Marion,

I concur very much with your choice of Almond Essence, for the frustration experienced by your little guy. In this situation, it’s also helpful to employ some Essence Enhancers along with the essences, since it’s clear that he cannot say the affirmations.

Why don’t you try this: when the unwanted behaviors begin, see if you can gently and positively help redirect his energy. Can he be engaged in some physical activity, ideally out in nature?

Also, it’s important to consider that he’s growing into an adolescent body with hormonal changes that can be very challenging for him; thus the suggestion of exercise to burn off some of his energy in positive outlets.

And of course here we’re dealing with physical conditions being treated by medications, so it’s a bit complex, though not impossible.

Clearly, this isn’t an easy situation. When special children are born into families, the family members are given a great opportunity to expand their hearts and be more loving, patient, kind, forgiving, and nonjudgmental. Everyone can grow together.

I sincerely hope these ideas are helpful. You have a kind heart to want to treat your son with essences. Let’s see how it goes.

Very, very best wishes,
Lila Devi
SiNE Founder

We recently received this enquiry from a mother about her son.

Fran’s Letter

“My 12-year-old son is having trouble falling asleep and having a good night’s sleep. My daughter, an herbalist said that she thought flower essences would be good for him and I found you on the Internet. Any info would be helpful. Thanks, Fran.”

My Response

Hi Fran,

And thank you for writing to us. Let’s see what the essences can do for your son.

Typically, it’s our Lettuce Essence that’s good to help calm the thoughts that prevent sound sleep, but also it would help to have more details. If it’s some sort of fear preventing his sleep, that would be Tomato. If it’s problems with friends or family, it could be our Pear Essence.

Also, is he pretty much off sugar, not having disturbing TV or video games for the hour before bedtime? There are other issues to look at as well. But basically Lettuce could be excellent, and completely natural and safe for him.

Please keep in touch, and we’ll send a free literature packet out to you. Also, if you’d like a more in depth program and assessment, please check our website consultation page and we could focus on this at greater length.

And good work for your daughter, recommending flower essences!

Let me know how it goes.

Best to you both,
Lila Devi Stone
SiNE/MFE Founder

Fran’s Response

“I want to thank you for your help. The Lettuce Essence seems to be working quite well for my son. He’s never been a good sleeper, even as a baby. Lettuce seems to calm his thoughts and instead of taking 45 minutes to fall asleep, he’s asleep in 15 minutes.

“You asked before about his sugar intake. I would say we’ve cut his sugar intake by 75% in the last year and improved his diet 100%. He takes a multiple vitamin, cod liver oil and flaxseed. He’s certainly an active child.

“We also took the TV that was never supposed to be in his room out.

“As I said I’m very pleased with the Lettuce Essence. I actually took it myself. I tend to have a lot of stress in my life so the other day I tried it and I felt an immediate calm come over me.”

Thanks for your interest,
Fran