Naturopathy

The Bach flower Centaury

Description of the flowering Centaury

Grows in dry fields and along roadsides. Small, pink flowers appear from June to August and only open in good weather.

State of mind

You have a weak will of your own. You can't say no, the wishes of others are overrated, you are good-natured and easily exploited.

Expression children

Centaury-state children are exploited and oppressed. They give away toys, allow themselves to be persuaded to do all sorts of things, copy them off and let them go Fear of loss of sympathy and refusal don't say “no”. At home they are good, do not contradict, are easy to care for and always do what you are told. These children have to learn that they can say no once in a while without losing the love and affection of their parents or other people.

Expression adults

In people in the Centaury state, the positive qualities of helping and devotion to another person are skewed. You may come under the influence of a stronger personality who takes advantage of your willingness to help.

“I just can't say no, I can't refuse any wish!” Centaury people say something similar. she have to do a lot and are tired and overworked, but hardly suffer from this condition because they do not realize that they are neglecting their own path in life out of sheer service to others. Behind it is that Desire for recognition and confirmation.

In this state it is easy to get under the influence of certain people or groups. One submits, is adapted, can be manipulated and becomes a Fellow travelers. You are extremely sensitive, can be easily confused and vulnerable. So you suddenly get sick without knowing why.

A change in this state of mind costs a lot of strength because the environment does not want this change (you are served). That means perseverance despite withdrawal of love.

The aim of the Bach flower Centaury

In the positive Centaury state, people are good at each other integrate in groups to serve a good cause without giving up their own personality.