Centaury is for people who find it difficult to say 'no' to other people. They are kind, gentle souls and like to be of help to others. But sometimes other more ruthless people will take advantage of this, and instead of willing service the Centaury ends up the slave of another's wishes.
The Centaury remedy does not harden the Centaury personality. Instead it asupports the development of courage and self-determination so that Centaury people are better able to draw the line and make space where they can be themselves free of the desires and commands of others.
Maybe you know someone who is on every committee, helps out with every event, runs errands for parents, and anticipates and jumps to serve every need before their spouse or child even speaks? Maybe you are a Centaury type, too.
While in a negative Centaury state taking service, devotion to a cause and a genuine desire to help to a fault will turn this person into a doormat. They are unable to say no.
They will be tired, overworked and resentful that others take advantage of their good nature. But their desire for recognition and validation keeps them from developing their own uniqueness.
They are too fearful of rejection to allow their own distinctive personalities to develop and to stand up for their own wants and needs.
After taking Centaury remedy Centaury people realize that rushing to assist is not always good for others. They will also be able to say no, and to give service when and where it is appropriate.
Dr Bach's description
Kind, quiet, gentle people who are over-anxious to serve others. They overtax their strength in their endeavours. Their wish so grows upon them that they become more servants than willing helpers. Their good nature leads them to do more than their own share of work, and in so doing they may neglect their own particular mission in life.
- taken from The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies, which you can order from the Bach Centre.
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