Boxwood helps you break free of the expectations of others. For those who feel certain behaviors were trained into them—and especially if they’ve been overly compliant to fit into the “box”—this essence can support change. A strict upbringing with a very strong sense of which behaviors, thoughts, and opinions are acceptable can soften into less shame-laden states of consciousness. With Boxwood, you can still mind your P’s and Q’s—fitting into situations and different company—while standing your ground where your individuality matters.
For Animals
For the animal that has been trained into rigid compliance and lost its individuality. This is the horse whose spirit was "broken" through heavy-handed methods, the dog trained with harsh corrections until it became an automaton, the animal that follows every command perfectly but has no spark. Boxwood addresses the box the animal was put in: the learned behavior of total submission where personality, preferences, and natural instincts were systematically overridden. It helps the animal rediscover who it actually is underneath the trained obedience, restoring playfulness, curiosity, and spontaneous behavior while still being manageable. The key sign is an animal that complies perfectly but seems hollow, shut down, or robotically obedient. (If the animal is a people-pleaser operating from guilt and shame rather than rigid training, see Plumbago. If the animal has completely shut down and lost all will to act, see Horseradish. If the animal knows what it wants but is too afraid to assert it, see Harebell.)
From the Freedom Flowers A-Z of flower essences for animals. See the full reference for related essences, pet blends, and situational guidance.
Blends Containing Boxwood Flower Essence:
- Bravely You essence blend helps you be unapologetically you.
- Peak Performance helps you stop performing for love and acceptance and start being the amazing person you were made to be.
This is a 1 oz bottle that should last about a month of daily dosing.
We recommend taking no more than one blend at a time. Here's why and some possible work arounds.
All of our essences are made with brandy as the preservative. You can read more on why we use brandy here.
Your order comes with dosing instructions, here's how to use essences if you want to read up before your order arrives.
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