A few months ago, I received the Corokia cotoneaster from beloved friends of mine. Naturally, I gave it a nice spot, curious to see how it turned out for me. Although I can't put my finger on any big experiences right away, I feel that this energy makes me braver, in the sense that I now go for what moves me without fearing that those living right next to me will feel short-changed by it. This gives me a sense of liberation. I appreciated the gesture of asking my friends in itself, but if this is really the result of the energy of this plant - which you can never say for sure, because there are other energies around you - then I am even more grateful. N.K.H.