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| Photo: Ally Matson |
A spider’s
web makes me think of Chicory – drawing people into his or her web and keeping
them close by. However sorry we feel for those needing it (for example when her
son never accepts her weekly invitation to lunch) we must not lose sight of the
fact that Chicory is in the Group: Over Concern for the Welfare of Others, with
its desire to influence others or be the centre of their attention.
“Hers was the unconscious tyranny of inexorable great expectations.” This comes from an Elizabeth Goudge novel
where the matriarch was a manipulative and attention-loving spider-type, always
meddling. Family members loved her for
her many excellent qualities but never crossed her because she would be too
hurt. Maybe you have someone like that in your life?
Expectations is a key word for understanding Chicory. We all suffer
from it at times – whether we’re expecting a visit, a thank-you, a Christmas
gift – and then feel let down and disappointed, without acknowledging that we
may have been clingy or possessive.
Whereas Vine makes his wishes clear by instructing people
what to do, Chicory is much more subtle, and this may stem from the deep need
for love which is hidden even from their own awareness, a lack of self-knowledge. Chicory, Vine and Vervain – we might call
them ‘pushy’ remedies where those who need them exert their will openly or
covertly, and find it incomprehensible that others should rebel, or perceive
the situation differently.
Taking the flower remedies leads to emotional and mental
well-being: we acquire wisdom as we learn how to use our time and energies
wisely. In the Overcare Group, we see
that wisdom manifesting as love. Vervain
and Rock Water wise up to the need to reduce pressure on themselves and
others. Beech learns the wisdom of
giving positive assessment and feedback.
Vine comes to understand how leadership qualities can be used wisely. And
Chicory of course learns how to love wisely by letting go.
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