Despondency and Despair Flashcards
Crab Apple
Malus sylvestris
KEYWORDS- Poor self image, sense of uncleanliness
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Self-condemnation and shame, pre-occupation with detail, contaminated mind or body
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Acceptance of self and imperfections, positive self-image. Sense of proportion about problems. Can help bring someone back to a state of being comfortable in their physical body again.
Oak
Quercus robur
KEYWORDS- Exhausted but struggles on
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Inner strength wanes, fatigue takes over. Keep plodding on ignoring tiredness. Depression, frustration, other stress symptoms. Life seen as intrinsically a struggle.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Restores energy and recognises need to take time off and relax. Look after self as well as duties, recognise not a weakness to take time for self. Take it easy sometimes and enjoy life.
Willow
Salix vitelline
KEYWORDS- Resentment and self-pity
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Victim. Blames universe, constantly feels ‘put-upon’. Bitterness from begrudging others fortune.
POSITIVE INDICATIONS- Forgives past injustices. Flexible and résiliant to find enjoyment in life. Responsible for reality.
Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
KEYWORDS- After-effects of shock
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Mental or physical effects of shock.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Neutralises effects of shock, whether immediate or delayed. Helps recuperate from shock and pain. Promotes the working of the body and soul together for healing.
Elm
Ulmus procera
KEYWORDS- Suddenly overwhelmed by responsibilities and unable to complete life’s tasks
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Overwhelmed and anxious, an approval seeker and rescuer. Over-committed to external projects.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Self-assured competence, sense of responsibility to self, self-approval. Courage and poise when confronting life’s tasks and ordeals.
Pine
Pinus sylvestris
KEYWORDS- Self-reproach and guilt
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Over-dutiful person feels guilt-ridden over failure of obligation and is a self-reproachful perfectionist. Takes responsibility for failings of others. Guilt and shame will destroy possibility of joy.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Realistic levels of responsibility. Self-forgiveness, will accept and respect self without exaggerating negative judgement.
Larch
Larix decidua
KEYWORDS- Lack of confidence
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- Won’t try because they are convinced of failure. Will never be a success, however admires success of others without envy or jealousy.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Determined and capable, realistic sense of self-esteem. Unworried about failure or success. Aware of own potential and will work toward achieving it. Able to take initiative, risks and refuse to accept word ‘can’t’
Sweet chestnut
Castanea sativa
KEYWORDS- Extreme mental anguish
NEGATIVE INDICATIONS- End of endurance, the last straw. Destroyed by agonising mental anguish or intense sorrow. Loneliness with a bleak, hopeless vision of the future.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES- Liberation from despair and despondency. Optimism and peace of mind, irrepressible resilience.
