The Tree Story
Golden Sunburst (Self Image Grower) – Caesalpinia pulcherrima
This small tree makes up for its humble stature by producing astonishingly beautiful flowers. Their stamens are as much as 4 inches long, reaching up to be admired, and their showy scarlet and golden florescence are breath taking. They reach out and upward as if saying, “Am I not the fairest one of all?”
This is an old plant indigenous this area, originally called the “Acacia of Istanbul.” They are now found in gardens as well in many wild places of the maquis.
the resonance
This essence resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra. This is the place of self confidence, self worth and the ability to control one’s life. Named for golden sunlight, this is a place where outside influence finds an easy entry. When this centre is diminished, we can take on criticisms from others, especially from those we love. We may also be persuaded by current fashion that we are lacking.
The Myth
The Transformation
Possible Scenarios
This essence would be for those who cannot protect themselves against outside influences. Criticism and the judgment of others enters them, filling up the empty space where self-confidence may once have lived. They take it on as if it were deserved. It has arisen for people with anorexia, body dysmorphia, addiction to surgical makeovers, those wanting more and more perfection and those whose self esteem is linked to their physical image. This may also occur when there is a history of abuse.