Chicory (Cykoria)

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A deep, watchful kind of caring that quietly expects something back — attention, gratitude, closeness — and feels wounded when it doesn’t arrive. Love that holds on tightly can end up keeping people close by keeping them dependent.

·Fixating on what other people “should” be doing better
·Expecting gratitude in proportion to the care given
·Keeping loved ones close and somewhat dependent
·Feeling hurt when affection doesn’t come back in the expected form

What it supports

Turns natural caring into love given freely, without strings attached — care that lets people go rather than holding them close.

In Dr. Bach's words

„Those who are very mindful of the needs of others; they tend to be over-full of care for children, relatives, friends, always finding something that should be put right."

Dla tych, którzy są bardzo uważni na potrzeby innych; mają skłonność do nadmiernej troski o dzieci, krewnych, przyjaciół, zawsze znajdując coś, co należałoby poprawić.

Bach flower essences support emotional balance and do not replace medication or medical consultation. They do not provide a diagnosis.

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