Having made the suggestion that herbs and flowers can be beneficial for one's choice for Father, along comes a most wonderful posting by Linda on this topic. With her permission, I'm quoting her "Rose-Lavender : Rosemary-Oregano" posting this day.
Rose-Lavender : Rosemary-Oregano
Have you used rosemary or oregano essential oil? Have you used lavender or rose water? Have you thought about the "essences" of these herbs?
They have time honored use for the wellness of The People. As food, herbs, oils, essences, tinctures, and so on, they have proven effective for all times and All People.
It was just recently I realized that due to the huge amount of literature available on these plants and their use I had an idea of them as either assertive, if not aggressive and passive, or associated with love.
The rosemary and oregano are touted as assertive herbs with an earthy aroma used as seasoning for robust, savory dishes. The rose and lavender are touted as gentle herbs of beauty, food delicacies, and love, while having less known healing properties.
Suddenly, one day I realized the highly effective nature of rose-lavender water on the skin. It had a gentle quality of healing, which left no room for any unrighteous - unholy action on the body.
I realized this was the action of Love on the body. It filled all "space". Where there was Love, no-thing else could abide.
It was most amazing to see this Truth in action in one's body. Love was "transformed" in my perception, from a passive experience to a highly active healing Principle of such great gentleness as to be imperceptible in its action--it just was.
On a SunShiny day of balmy breeze, turquoise blue skies, pure air, pure rain and the transformation of Love !