Matters of the Heart...Being a Mother of two teenagers and two dogs, sometimes I just want to be able to bubble-wrap them so they can all be safe. Last year it was traumatic when my son moved away to University, but once I had got over the initial shock and trauma and with the aid of texting it got easier to be able to let him fly the nest. I am not sure how I will cope when my daughter goes away travelling next year but that is another hurdle I will have to deal with.
Teenagers are one thing but dogs are another, because they cannot tell you how they feel. Recently one of our dogs over-did it on a walk and became very lame. It was heart-breaking to watch her hobble home and them collapse in the yard before she could make it back inside. I am glad to say after a few days of bed rest she seems to be getting stronger and hopefully in less pain. I have been giving her some remedies, supplements, and lots of tender loving care and it seems to be doing some good, but I still worry.
So how do we bubble-wrap our hearts to help us lessen the worries? Here are some Bach flower remedy suggestions that may assist, they have certainly helped me!
For when you are lying in bed worrying about all the negative scenarios and the thoughts just keep going around and around try White Chestnut. This remedy will assist with a peace of mind and positive problem solving.
If you find yourself worrying and being over-concerned for loved ones, Red Chestnut is the remedy that can provide us with calmness and rational concern.

For known worries
Mimulus can help us deal with all the trials and tribulations with courage and confidence and that all will be well.
When you have a bad feeling about something, but cannot quite put your finger on the cause, or what it may be, Aspen can come to the rescue. This remedy can provide us with inner peace and security and fearlessness.
Sometimes we just need to give ourselves a break from all the worry and try to get out and do something for ourselves that is fun. To give you some 'spark' and lively and enthusiastic interest in life try some Wild Rose.
For a general tonic to help alleviate stress, worry, fear, and shock/trauma Rescue Remedy is always good to have on hand.