Though most often used as safe remedies to effect emotional and psychological rebalancing, the 38 Bach remedies can also be used to affect and catalyze personal and spiritual development. The author, a Bach Centre UK consultant, includes personal stories, individual testimonies, and thoughtful reflections in his explorations of how the remedies can transform and hone life experience. There are three main paths through this book. Readers who are new to flower essences but already involved in personal growth will resonate with the discussion of Bach's seven essence groups and when to take each and its benefit. Readers who know the essences quite well but are only starting to think about personal growth will find elucidation in the chapters on how the 38 remedies relate to downshifing, peak experiences, and religious and philosophical beliefs, and how best to use the Bach flower essences. Finally, readers who have worked their way through knowing the essences and knowing the self will find glimmerings and small enlightenments throughout the text.