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Best Single Tree Flower Essences Black Spruce

I feel that the male principle has been so crippled and wounded from conditioning, that it’s extremely difficult to have a healthy male principle in either a woman or a man. The male principle is the creator, that which quests for the higher, that which moves creatively toward something of inspiration…

But males don’t do that anymore! They build buildings, but they do it for money, which is a degradation of the principle. That which moves from the mundane to the transcendent is the male principle and it’s very, very shaky in most people”

Our handcrafted Tree flower essences capture the energy of different trees found in the forests and parklands of Canada and elsewhere. They fall within the category of vibrational essences of which the most famous are the Bach Flower Remedies. Homeopathic remedies are also vibrational in nature.

What happens when we ingest a Tree Flower Essence?”

A good analogy is listening to music. By taking an essence, we hear the music of a tree and imbibe its qualities. We can also think of the process of taking an essence as a transfer of a trees resonance to us. Each tree has its own unique resonance and this resonance has been found to be highly beneficial. As when you are with a tree, feeling connected, nourished in its presence, so when you ingest an essence you are taking in the same energy.

Black Spruce is a powerful presence and its essence has a deep healing significance, especially for the male or active side. It acts as a light in a dark room or the sunrise in the morning helping us to see and acknowledge hidden forces that may govern our actions. Through the light of understanding healing, release and renewal are possible.

The dark side of the male be experienced in the form of sexual addictions, aggressiveness, dark anger, frustration and destructiveness. For men this essence helps bring to consciousness these hidden forces and to release their hold. For women: deep seeded anger towards men is healed with this essence.

For impatience, anger, abuse, addictions, aggressive and destructive feelings.

Speaks of compassion, patience and understanding. Heals relationships with men.. Awareness of male ancestral patterns, the imprint of the male lineage. Black Spruce transforms through the light of understanding, bringing forth clarity, firmness, patience and compassion into the healing process. It may inspire men to speak of their experiences, especially encouraging older males to share with younger males healthy and affirming ways they have learned of expressing their masculinity.

Black Spruce is found across Canada and the Northern US from the Maritime then west to the interior of British Columbia and up through Alaska.Its trunk grows straight and in the forest it may be without branches for much of its length, so I was fortunate to come upon a cluster of young Black Spruce with an abundant supply of fine small cones on top of a hill a short walk from Lake Superior. This freshwater lake, the size of an Inland Sea, has noticeable tides and powerful waves, but on this spring day the vast waters were still frozen and silent. This point on the lake is known as the Agawa Rock as their are pictograms painted by the Ojibwa people to celebrate a major event in their history, the crossing of Lake Superior by a group of men in canoes. It is known that Black Spruce roots were used for sewing birch bark canoes. Its resin was used as chewing gum and a poultice for sores, and the inner bark to treat a variety of other ailments. One of the most striking drawings at Agawa depicts a horned lynx demigod of Lake Superior.

In love and tantra practice, Black Spruce helps us experience love as a healing journey, supporting honesty, warmth, release and ultimately transformation into more light filled ways for men and women to move together. Black Spruce resonates especially with the base chakra.

We have 7 powerful single tree flower essences.As we spoke of at the start of this article, each tree has its own qualities which we ingest when we take its essence.

Black Spruce is an important healer as it deals with many powerful emotions.

To learn more about the healing qualities of trees and to try our tree flower essences visit us at www.essences.ca

Kind Regards,

Daniel Tigner

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Denim Trends For 2013

Denims history stretches back over two centuries and in 2013, its as popular as its ever been. Thanks to its durability, its warmth and its versatility, denim has become a major feature in wardrobes the world over.

This year, denim is taking on classic styles and giving them a significant contemporary makeover. Read on to find out more about how to wear denim in 2013.

Denim jackets

Denim jackets are making a big comeback this year. After enjoying a period of popularity in the 1990s, they have generally been out of favour in the 21st century – until now. Their basic style hasnt changed much: women can still expect denim jackets to be simple, button-down affairs with two breast pockets and cuffs to the wrist. It sounds ordinary, but denim jackets can easily be made extraordinary by how you wear them. A favourite style with celebrities is a denim jacket worn over a knee-length floral dress with sandals. This is a great look for a summer festival just remember to swap the sandals for wellingtons. Alternatively, try wearing one with high-waisted trousers and a ruffle-detailed shirt, or over a maxi dress for chic outerwear.

If the classic style still doesnt appeal, search for variations. Cowboy-style jackets, for instance, typically have fewer pockets and buttons but more colourful details. Think kaleidoscopic, Western-style embroidery along the shoulders and a fringe at the waist. These details mean that cowboy denim jackets dont need many accessories. Instead, pair with a plain black dress, wedged heels and a clutch bag to add a frontier-style frisson to your eveningwear.

How to wear jeans this year

The most enduring way to wear denim is, unsurprisingly, in the form of jeans. Jeans fashion doesnt tend to change as rapidly as other clothes, but there are some interesting trends to watch out for in 2013. Brightly coloured denim, for example, will be back in full force come summer. Until then, look out for dark metallic-painted jeans, as well as variations in plum and wine hues.

If skinny jeans are beginning to tire you out, get on board with this seasons big trend in womens jeans: cropped denim. These jeans are generally just as fitted as skinny jeans but end a few inches above the ankle. Cropped jeans are particularly feminine, and look great with floral blouses or fitted tops. Pair with high heels or wedges to elongate your silhouette, as this style does have a tendency to make women look shorter. And if youve got a pair of old jeans festering at the back of your wardrobe, nows the time to take them out as ripped denim is re-emerging as a major fashion statement.

Male Fashion Blunders

Be it right or wrong, men are commonly considered to be less fashion conscious than women. For There are some incredibly obvious fashion mistakes from men, and we’ve detailed just a few of them for you. We can’t go on without mentioning the socks and sandals combination and, equally, the mullet. Socks and sandals is widely considered a huge fashion “no no” in practically any circumstance you can imagine. Moreover, you can’t honestly claim that the weather is so uncertain to ever justify this look. With the mullet, there has never been a more epic fail in terms of a man’s individual style or “fashion”.

Trousers too short/too long: Hemlines on trousers should rest on the laces of your shoes, causing a slight crease in the front of the seam (or if you’re wearing loafers, where your laces would be), when stood “at ease” with your feet shoulder length apart, bent slightly.

Blazer Jacket and jeans: Leading men’s fashion designer and Saville Row tailor, Ozwald Boateng gives his take on the jeans/jacket combo, and says while the blazer should “never look like an adopted suit jacket” darker jeans in general work better, in most cases. Colours/tones should always be complementary, so look at do’s and don’ts yourself if you’re unsure. When this look goes wrong, you could end up looking like a poor man’s Jeremy Clarkson.

Novelty ties: It’s OK to like Homer Simpson, of course it is. Also, you could probably impress a potential partner if you can play the piano. To depict either on a tie, however, is fashion suicide. Avoid at all costs. The same goes for novelty socks and, in particular, “Christmas socks” adorned with pictures of a loveable (but in no way fashionable) red nosed reindeer!

Suit label on the sleeve: Carefully and quickly, remove this. Even though may have been “hand stitched” by Calvin Klein himself, he would quickly turn a pale shade of green at if he found out you kept it there.

The history of long johns, the ultimate thermal underwear-00-4233

Long johns have never really been cool as such, but in recent years they have started to develop a certain kitsch cult like status in recent years. Long johns are long thermal underwear in with two parts, a top and bottoms, however, a lot of people confuse long johns with the union suits, which are all in one thermal suits.

The production of long johns can be traced back to Matlock in Derbyshire in the late 19th Century where they are believed to have originated. Long johns were first manufactured at John Smedleys Lea Mills, although they are thought to have been named after boxer John Sullivan, who was reputed to wear a similar outfit to long johns when he fought in the ring. John Lawrence Sullivan, AKA Boston Strong Boy, is generally recognised as the last heavyweight champion of bare knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules. He was also the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing, a title he held for some 11 years, between 1881 and 1892. However, perhaps the best stat about the long johns supposed namesake is that hed already won 450 fights before challenging anyone from the whole of America to fight him for the once princely sum of $500.

While John L. Sullivan is widely credited as the namesake of the thermal underwear, there is no conclusive evidence to support this. In fact, an adjustable set of thermal underwear is attributed to Stanfields Ltd of Nova Scotia. Frank Stanfield patented the underwear in 1915, but earlier in 1898, Frank and his brother John developed Stanfields Unshrikable Underwear, so who knows, maybe that had some part to play in the name long johns.

Obviously, thermal underwear predates all of this by a significant margin. For example, the union suit dates back to the mid 19th Century as an alternative to constrictive under garments for women during the United States of Americas clothing reform movement. The first patent for the union suit was placed in 1868, but it didnt take long for the underwear to become popular with men also. Perhaps the funniest aspect of the union suit is the buttoned up rear flap at the back, which went by the name “access hatch”, amongst many others.

Long johns and other thermal underwear, like the union suit, have been made out of a large number of different materials over the years. In the United States this has ranged from cotton and linen originally to cotton-polyester blends and polypropylene in more modern garments. In Europe, manufacturers favoured wool blends for their long johns, but again more synthetic materials like polyester have also been incorporated into the production process as advancements have been made.

Long johns are regarded with some comedic derision in modern underwear terms. They are the butt of many jokes and are predominantly thought of as being old fashioned and countrified. However, in winter sports circles and colder climes, long johns and their modern day thermal underwear alternatives are still quite popular. When youre cold, it doesnt seem to matter what youve got on under your clothes to keep you warm. Additionally, it could also be argued that long johns have developed to a certain kitsch appeal that has grown out of the very comedy and rural charms that had initially provided derision for them.

Fashion For Large Men

The greatest thing about clothing; in general, is that they have the ability to enhance the whole “YOU”. So it is expected of us to look our best. Choosing the right combination in clothing may be challenging at first; but will unbelievably be worth it all. By simply following a set of rules to define your look everything will just fall into place just the way we wanted.

When choosing a style, you need to consider certain factors such as the colour of your hair, skin, eyes, and other external features. Second would be your overall body shape and size; but regardless of how you look and how others perceive you to be, it is inconsequential insofar as you have chosen the proper fit. If you”re short; for instance, you can dress in such a way that will make you look taller. In the same way, if you think that you are fat, there is definitely a way to make you look thinner. In theory; in enhancing minimizing your negative attributes, you are, in turn, increasing the perception of your positive qualities. However, this should be done with caution and precision as the wrong selection could mean disastrous attire. While shopping in stores, keep in mind the availability of the size you are aiming for; it may not be readily accessible. A certain level of resourcefulness is useful when you wish to generate a positive impact.

If you feel that you are overweight; you are not alone. There are styles to fit all sizes. Some things to avoid would be blazers and sweaters. Jackets; on the other hand, must flow gracefully around the waist and maintain a standard length where it falls just below the buttocks. You should only wear shirts that slope naturally down the shoulders. Horizontally-striped shirts will only accentuate your size; thus, it ought to be avoided, as well. Vertical stripes tend to draw the eyes downward, forming an elongated silhouette and virtually creating a slimming image. Other elements to avoid would be turtlenecks, non-monochromatic and loud patterns. Stay simple and concrete in style. When wearing slacks, stay away from extremes such as baggy pants or those that are too tight. The general idea is to make your stems seem longer.

As a general rule; for you to look lighter, you must also lighten up your attitude. Enjoy the person that you are and create an image for yourself that you will be proud of.