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Revolutionary Natural Tools and Training for Holistic Wellbeing

We are noticing that there is a powerful shift in the world with more and more people making conscious choices towards holistic and natural ways of living. It is evident that the opportunity to assist those who are seeking natural ways for self-healing and holistic wellbeing has never been greater. Revolutionary Holistic System First Light […]

Nature’s Holistic Healing Matrix for Natural Wellbeing

The full significance of knowing how to access the vast wisdom of Mother Nature has traditionally been understood in all cultures and healing traditions from time immemorial. Throughout the ages, humanity has looked to nature to facilitate healing by having recourse to Mother Nature, our guide and teacher. The sacred healing methods and resources that […]

Clear Life Trauma, Hurt and Suffering

“We only begin to heal when we address our initial wounding and its associated pain and trauma. This trauma can result from a single event or from repeated experiences of abuse or deprivation.” – Anthony Wyber After the initial shock, the energetic imprints of trauma can linger at an unconscious cellular level for a very long […]

Unique Holistic Healing Power of First Light® Fern Essences

Aotearoa, New Zealand is a very special country for many reasons one of which is the sheer variety and proliferation of ferns that are endemic to this land. As a distinct feature of the landscape of New Zealand, ferns can be found growing on the highest mountain peaks right down to where the land meets the […]

How to Clear Trauma From Your Life

Did you know that the impact of all types of trauma is stored in your aura? If you have ever experienced a shock, an accident (even a minor one), a bereavement, sudden change in circumstances, given birth, had dental or other surgery or had a ‘close call’ that gave you a fright, among a myriad […]

Russian Dolls and Mother Nature’s Secret to Holistic Healing

As somebody supporting others on their holistic healing journey – or traversing your own – you may have noticed how some people seem to be doing all the ‘right things’ to help themselves and yet they struggle to make a real break-through. …they tend to come up against the same old obstacles time and time […]

Say No to Fear – Mother Nature’s Answer in a Time of Need

With so much happening in the world right now, you may be feeling fearful. It is true to say that collectively humanity is experiencing significant and unprecedented challenges and it is easy to get swept into the negativity, chaos and fear that we are constantly confronted with in others and by the media. We have […]

How Anna Gentry Found Her True Purpose in Life and Now Helping Young People Experience ‘Magical’ Transformation

There are many paths that lead a person to discovering First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®. Sometimes it is through trying the very first personalised blend made by a friend or a practitioner, sometimes it is a synchronistic find on Google search or a serendipitous encounter on social media. Today I am sharing a powerful […]

Support Through Physical or Financial Difficulties with No 37 King Fern

We recently received a question from a young mum who is facing a difficult situation financially. We know that there are probably other people and families who are facing similar issues so with permission we are sharing this question and the answer we gave in this email with you. “I feel so traumatised with what is […]

Shining the ‘Healing Light’ – First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Tutors

It is my experience that we each have a unique light that we have come to shine out into the world in our own special way. The photos above are of our team of wonderful First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® tutors who are teaching First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® workshops in New […]

Maria’s Story and How She Funded Her Studies to Become a Flower Essence Practitioner

Today I am sharing an inspiring story from Maria Gerathy, a First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® practitioner and tutor in Sydney, Australia, who is a mother of 4 and has been using flower essences with her family and with her clients for over 25 years. People come to First Light Flower Essences […]

The Voice of the Plant Spirits… The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa Vol 1

It always fascinates me to hear stories about how people find their way to First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®. My book The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa Vol 1 was first published in 2009 and thousands of copies have been sold to people around the world. Over the 12 years since it was published, […]

The Difference Between Herbs, Aromatherapy, Flower Essences and Other Modalities

As we journey further into the 21st century and the Aquarian Age, an informed groundswell of people is arising and we are, consciously choosing to actively participate in our own healing journeys. Many of us are choosing to work with nature-based healing modalities but… With so many options and products available out there, it is […]

Q&A: Need More Sleep?

There are some things that you may not know about the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Online School. One feature that our students tell us they really love is the “Ask Franchelle” Section where they can submit their study related questions and any questions they have about flower essences and holistic healing directly to […]

How is Sacred Plant Medicine Made?

“All living creatures have their own medicine messages to share with those that are willing to learn their language.” Native American First Nation medicine woman and author Jamie Sams Since time immemorial highly skilled healers and ancient wisdom keepers throughout the world have been aware of the powerful and extraordinary intelligence that is imbedded in […]

Flower Essences: Addressing the Link Between Dis-Ease and the Human Spirit

Healers, medicine men and women and wisdom-keepers of old saw a direct connection between the state of illness or dis-ease in a person and the condition of the human spirit. They fully understood the interconnection of the human spirit and the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the being. They understood that all true […]

First Light® Blend: Radiant Love

AROHA, LOVE IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE. It is the energy that unites everything in the cosmos, the threads that weave together and create the great web of Oneness. Your ability to tap into and connect with this abundant and infinite stream of energy that is readily available to all is greatly […]

First Light® Blend: Limitless Joy

When was the last time you experienced unbridled joy and sheer delight at being alive? Was it as recent as today, or has it has been some time since you truly felt a sense of joy and lightness in your life? Joy is a quality that naturally radiates from your soul and is experienced when you […]

First Light® Blend: Receptivity and Abundance

Do you want to create greater abundance in your life? Would you like to increase your capacity to receive, and heighten your creative potential to manifest what you want in life? Cultivating abundance consciousness is more than just about money – it’s a state of being that aligns you with the life-giving, creative and regenerative […]

First Light® Blend: Nurture and Restore

Do you allow yourself the time and space you need to recharge and rest? Or, are you someone who struggles to say no to the needs of others at the expense of your own emotional and energetic wellbeing? Taking care of your emotional and energetic wellbeing is as important as looking after your physical health […]

First Light® Flower Essence Blend: Self-Acceptance

Do you struggle to see the beauty of who you are due to negative habitual patterns of self-judgement, self-criticism and not feeling good enough? The process of understanding and integrating the many facets of yourself – the ‘good’, the ‘bad’ and the ‘ugly’ – requires compassion, kindness and self-acceptance. This is often not an easy process as there […]

First Light® Flower Essence Blend: Harmony in Relationships

Are your relationships with others generally joyful and positive or are they strained, stressful and challenging? Do you sometimes get thrown off balance when you are with certain people, losing your sense of self and forgetting who you are? Relationships come in all shapes and sizes – personal or professional, intimate or platonic. Relationships play […]

First Light® Flower Essence Blend: Transform and Renew

Do you feel ready for an emotional ‘spring clean’? Are you ready to let go of self-sabotaging emotions and behaviours? Do you want to tap into deep levels of inner strength, courage and willpower to move your life forward in a new direction? Like the mythical phoenix bird that cyclically regenerates itself, burning itself to […]

Become Empowered by Change and Seize New Opportunities

The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus asserted that “Life is flux” meaning everything or all things change. That is, change is inevitable and cannot be avoided. It is the one thing that is guaranteed in life and will happen whether we want it to or not. How we respond to change will have a significant effect on […]

Things Uncertain? Tune Into Your Best Self!

In an incredibly short amount of time the way that we live on this planet has changed in a way very few could have predicted. Living with uncertainty has become one of the few certainties we have. As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change”. As we navigate the changes […]

Shinrin-Yoku – No ordinary walk….

Amongst the relentless hustle and bustle of our modern lives, a timeless sanctuary exists. It is a refuge in nature’s embrace that the Japanese call ‘shinrin-yoku” – or “forest bathing.” This is no ordinary walk in the woods; it is a profound, multi-sensory communion with nature, a mindful experience that taps into our very essence, and […]

Take Charge, Be Calm and Beat Overwhelm…

As 2023 hurtles towards a close, many people are finding themselves swept up in a whirlwind of end-of-year deadlines and holiday preparations! It is not uncommon to feel pressure mounting… The art of juggling tasks and expectations, making plans, organising and supporting loved ones – and gift shopping – can sometimes leave even the most resilient amongst us feeling […]

Passion for Life 2024 – A Number 8 Year

2024 EXTENDS AN INVITATION FOR EACH ONE OF US TO EMBARK ON A ONE-OF-A- KIND, TRULY MAGICAL JOURNEY! This coming year, we will be presented with remarkable opportunities for healing, regeneration and empowerment like never before. It will be a year that has the promise of a profound shift in our collective consciousness and as […]

How Rachael Helped Her Daughter with Anxiety

If you have tried First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®, you know there is something very special about them. They are vibrational powerhouses from nature that can uplift your state of being and change your life. They can help you to feel more confident and empowered to face life’s challenges and so much more. How Rachael Brown helped […]

Relationship Breakup Support and Much More

If you or someone you know is navigating the turmoil of a relationship breakup, you can create an empowering First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® blend to overcome heart-ache, and to restore emotional stability and a sense of hope for the future. Relationship breakups can be complex and can trigger a wide range of emotions… anger, resentment, […]

First Light® Flowers of Transformation

Flowers are often that part of the plant that most obviously expresses its nature, predisposition or character to the world. Flowers are what we usually notice first about a plant. They are often what attracts us to the plant or what solicits a sense of interest or interaction. Flowers are also attractive to people for […]

Holistic Healing with Flower Essences

Think of a time when you were feeling overwhelmed, stressed or overloaded and you took a walk in a local park or in the bush. How did you feel afterwards? Did you find yourself feeling more balanced, grounded, centred and peaceful? Across the planet people are becoming increasingly aware that working with nature is essential […]

How to Use First Light® Flower Essences with Other Healing Modalities

One of the wonderful things about working with First Light® flower essences is their ability to combine harmoniously with other modalities. They carry the essential Aquarian age vibrational resonance of peace and cooperation. What this means is that First Light® flower essence therapy can be utilised by natural health practitioners to take their practice to […]

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Practitioner Kit

Holistic healing tools at your fingertips First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® are a revolutionary range of vibrational medicine that was especially created for the times we are living in. They provide a nature-based, powerful and cost-effective means for people to successfully navigate through the challenges they face and rise above fear, stress and uncertainty. With the First Light […]

Where to Start or How to Deepen Your Connection?

If you have only just discovered the world of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® and are wondering where to start… or you want to deepen your connection with yourself, and Mother Nature…this message is for you. Today I am sharing some easy ways for you to discover exactly what essences you need in […]

Coloured Lenses, Transforming Negative Thoughts and Feelings

No doubt you’ve heard the saying, “Seeing the world through rose tinted glasses” – often used to describe somebody seeing only the pleasant things in a situation. What many people don’t know What you may not know, is that many people wander through life unaware that they are perceiving and experiencing it, through their own […]

Solstice, Celebrate and Harness its Power

The solstice is a profoundly significant day, it is the Winter Solstice here in New Zealand and the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere. In this message, we invite you to discover more about this magical time and how you can celebrate and harness the power of this upcoming solstice to transform and enhance your […]

Restoring Inner Clarity During Times of Uncertainty

Reclaiming, re-establishing and maintaining our connection to our soul is crucial to restoring our sense of clarity, direction and purpose at this very challenging time. Doing this can provide a safe harbour from the hysteria, panic, delusions and crises of mass consciousness. It is here that we can find clarity and can operate in a […]

The Great Reset – Resetting to Your Soul’s Path

We are each born with a unique set of skills, unique qualities and a very specific path that our soul has chosen to walk in this lifetime. Like a ship sailing in the big stormy ocean, we can be thrown off course, lose sight of our coordinates and be pushed about by the big tides […]

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Want to ‘magically’ manifest all that you need right now? Feeling a little overwhelmed by life? Wondering how on earth you are going to keep all those balls in the air? Wish you could just magically manifest all that you need right now and help others to do the same? You are not alone! – and here’s some […]

Transform Default Negative Attitudes

Do you know someone who constantly criticises or corrects other people? When you ask them “Why?” They say “I can’t help myself”. When you ask someone “Why are you always late?” They say “It’s just the way I am.” Looking at the people in your life you will see many examples like these. They are called personality traits. Transforming these […]

Create More Abundance With “The Money Flower”

To create more abundance in your life, you may have experimented with different techniques, affirmations and tools…but may have found that in spite of them all, nothing much really changed. Perhaps you are finding yourself caught in what feels like the same old story – there just isn’t enough money, time, resources or energy. If you […]

Bullying – A Flower Essence Recommendation – No 1 Pohutukawa

I recently bumped into an acquaintance who has three school age children. She told them briefly about the complex emotional challenges she is facing with one her children being bullied at school. While my own children are well grown up, as a mother, I could totally relate to this mother’s concerns for her child’s emotional, mental, physical […]

Take Charge of Your DNA – Break Out of Karma Drama

DNA is something we are born with and for most people it is hard to imagine that its integrity can be damaged or compromised. What could cause energetic distortions in our DNA? What are the consequences of that in our daily life? And most importantly, how can we take charge of the energetic integrity of […]

Restore Chakra Balance and Personal Power with Tree Essences

Tāne Mahuta is the world’s largest surviving Kauri tree. Kauri; Agathis australis are very unique New Zealand native trees. They are among the world’s mightiest trees and live for well over 2,000 years. Being up close to this ‘lord of the forest’ is a powerful, consciousness-expanding and energising experience. The power of ancient trees The native forests of Aotearoa, […]

Stand in Your Power – Carry Out A Chakra Detox

In a world that feels uncertain and unstable, we can stand strong and empowered! From this empowered place we can then more easily maintain wellbeing in our own lives and in so doing be able to assist others to do the same. To be able to more easily stand in our power we need to […]

Vibrational Healing Signatures and Chakra Imbalances

Do you find that it doesn’t take much these days to throw you off balance? Are you noticing that people around you are feeling unsteady or wobbly and struggling to find a point of stability? It is totally understandable – so many people are finding it challenging to meet the demands of daily life when […]

A Lifelong Road Map For The Soul

From ancient to modern times an awareness of the human soul has been an integral part of humankind’s history. For aeons, core essential elements of the soul’s epic and heroic journey have been portrayed in the myths, fables, children’s fairy stories, folk tales and songs. The powerful wisdom embedded within the stories of the soul […]