13 – Compassion

Scurvy Weed (Commelina cyanea)

Keyword: Empathy

Healing requires a safe space filled with compassion, understanding, and patience, especially for those who’ve endured deep wounds. Bullying, whether internal or external, that demands quick recovery only pushes us further away.

This essence created from the gentle and patient botanical encourages us to voice our needs when empathy is lacking, reminding us that healing takes time and willingness to revisit and feel the pain out of existence. It also teaches the power of extending compassion through emotional support and active listening to others, whilst recognising that everyone walks their own path of healing in their own time.

Self-compassion is the greatest healer for self-abuse and impatience. Often, we take over the abusive role of parent and continue harsh self-criticism and punishment because we’ve falsely believed we deserve the abuse.