Calm is the magical elixir that brings you to a state of balance, harmony, and peace.

As March winds bring changes across the globe, this moment feels like a pivotal crossroad, a threshold we are crossing as winter gives way to spring. Something new is coming to light.

Every evening, I’m treated to stunning sunsets that highlight the beauty around me. I truly feel lucky to call Encinitas, California, my home!

March brings a burst of spring, with cheerful songbirds serenading us at dawn and dusk. The enchanting melody of nature warms my heart and fills me with joy—what an enlivening time of year!

I feel wonderfully sheltered in my little bubble along the coast! I recognize that living in Southern California uniquely shapes my life and my eco-centered values, which also influence my political leanings.

But I am not so naive as to think there is no escape from worry about global events that affect all of our lives.

It’s as if the whole world is collectively holding its breath—because, deep down, we all are.

This month, I am offering a solution to promote personal calm using flower-essence aromatherapy tools designed to help calm a hyperactive nervous system and lessen stress and anxiety.

They feature soothing mood-enhancing essential oils that not only reduce anxiety but also promote nervous system calm, improve cognitive performance, and support brain health.

The Political is Personal

Let’s acknowledge what we all worry about. For many people suffering from political greed and conflict, as well as our neighbors in the US facing ICE’s cruelty, life has become a tragedy that deeply affects me, my neighbors, and my family.

Conversations about “affordability” often surround me, filled with uncertainties and political overtones. Frequently, clashes of opinions and perspectives make each discussion more polarizing.

But we all agree that the cost of living is rising, and you can truly notice it at grocery stores, gas pumps, and with energy bills that have nearly doubled.

Households are feeling pressure from inflation and uncertain economic conditions, leading to increased price sensitivity and reduced spending. People here are cutting back on purchasing non-essentials; instead, they’re hunkering down to see what will happen in the coming weeks and months.

These struggles at home and abroad remind us of the importance of showing compassion and understanding. Political policies and wars now directly affect personal autonomy, livelihoods, and emotional wellbeing.

With numerous global events unfolding simultaneously, it’s no surprise that our nervous systems are feeling strained. Many of us are striving to maintain a positive outlook and remain calm in the face of these crises.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, particularly amid these uncertain global events and challenges in the US, it’s essential to acknowledge how doomscrolling and the constant barrage of negative news affect your sense of inner calm. Worry, anxiety, and fear can dominate, causing overthinking and stress on the nervous system.

The Power of Your Breath

A few deep breaths can help calm stressful moments.

Many people close to me feel uneasy and anxious about current events. They look for tools and techniques to help them stay centered and calm each day. They ask me what they can do to keep hope alive for a brighter future.

While it’s easy to think that stressful moments disappear after they pass, our bodies often carry lingering effects that require our attention and care.

Stress causes you to breathe from the chest rather than the diaphragm, reducing oxygen exchange. Shallow chest breathing, activating the “fight-or-flight” response.

If you’ve been reading my blog, you probably know that taking slow, deep breaths can trigger several positive responses inside your body.

Research shows that our brains associate different emotions with distinct breathing patterns, and breathing exercises work because they trick your brain into thinking your emotional state is different from what it actually is.

When we are happy, our breathing is regular and steady. However, when we are stressed, anxious, or fearful, our breathing becomes irregular, shallow, and quicker. When you slow your breathing during times of stress, you can trick your brain into thinking you’re actually calm and that there is no threat or challenge at hand.

Pausing to take a full, diaphragmatic (“belly”) breath activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress, lowering heart rate, and decreasing blood pressure.

Inhaling Botanical Scents to Reduce Stress

Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy and is easily used to comfort, calm, and relax. By harnessing the transformative power of flower essence aromatherapy, you’ll discover your inner calm.

When you inhale essential oils, scent molecules travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain, specifically impacting the limbic system, which controls emotions and memories.

This smelling interaction can trigger the release of neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, leading to feelings of calm and relaxation and potentially reducing cortisol levels.

Anxiety Relief Spray

Before another stressful situation disrupts your calm, take a moment to use our Anxiety Relief Spray and inhale its calming effects. Misting it around your head and breathing in its delightful scent can lift your spirits and help you truly reclaim a centered, calm state.

Sweet orange‘s scent, when inhaled, interacts with the limbic system to reduce stress and anxiety. Its cheerful aroma uplifts the mood.

Inhaling the scent of rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum) serves as a natural stress reliever, promoting relaxation by reducing anxiety and cortisol levels. It works through the limbic system to reduce sympathetic nervous system activity (fight-or-flight) and promote a calming, balanced emotional state.

Australian Wildflower Essences Reduce Anxiety Symptoms

Australian wildflower remedies are categorized as flower essences for emotional wellbeing, stress management, and anxiety. They are odorless. These remedies rely on “vibrational energetics” rather than biochemical action, aiming to restore emotional balance in the body.

For situational, severe anxiety or clinical anxiety disorders, these remedies are typically used as a complementary, non-invasive, and non-toxic approach alongside other treatments. 

Our Anxiety Relief Spray contains a clinically tested wildflower formula. It was used in an Australian study involving adults with panic-related anxiety symptoms, resulting in notable improvements in their ability to function and addressing the emotional root causes.

Native wildflower essences are used to target specific negative emotional states linked to anxiety, like fear, panic, and intense stress. Some are summarized below.

Brown Boronia – The Essence that Frees the Overactive Mind

• The healing released by this wildflower essence frees the mind from an unhealthy focus, letting it relax.

Fuchsia Gum – The Essence of Freedom from Panic 

• This wildflower healing essence promotes mental relaxation and supports emotional security.

Hops Bush – The Essence of Mental Relaxation

• This wildflower essence helps to calm a hyperactive, anxious mind that hinders relaxation and sleep by grounding surplus energy.

Pink Fairy Orchid – The Essence of Inner Peace

• This wildflower healing essence helps dissolve stress, enhancing inner sanctity despite numerous distractions.

Ribbon Pea – The Essence of Fearlessness

• The wildflower healing essence helps lift the mind above foreboding, grounding you in peaceful courage to face life’s uncertainties.

WA Smokebush – The Essence of Reintegration

• This wildflower healing essence enhances the mind-body connection and reduces stress in the nervous system.

I acknowledge the Elders and Cultural Custodians of the ancestral land belonging to the Whadjuk Noongar people in the Perth region. I deeply appreciate their ongoing stewardship of the land and their wisdom in cultivating diverse native plants that thrive in these unique habitats. Their commitment to protecting the environment is crucial for future generations. I also recognize the Aboriginal healers who offer wildflower remedies that are vital for healing and wellbeing for all.

Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System

Calmness is a state of body-mind relaxation

All my aromatic Love,

Vidya