Many of of my friends and family know that I use essential oils religiously, though they may not know why. I try not to foist my beliefs on others, but in doing so, I may have actually been so reticent that people may not realize what a powerful tool they can be. I’d like to explain here why I believe so much in essential oils.
I found essential oils several years ago. At the time, I had no major health issues, but I suffered from a lot of minor annoyances that really dragged down my quality of life. I ate relatively well and I walked a couple of miles daily with my dog, but I was still gradually gaining weight. My skin felt dull and dry in places and excessively oily in others and I was losing my hair. With chronic congestion, severe acid reflux, and swollen, achy joints, I was averaging 3-4 hours of sleep each night and was lethargic and moody. Between prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements, I was taking handfuls of pills every day AND I still felt like crap.
One of the changes I made in my life was the addition of essential oils. Through extensive investigation (and trial-and-error!), I learned of the oils and oil-infused products that supported my wellbeing in the most natural, sustainable, and enjoyable way possible. And my health and emotional outlook changed dramatically!
I am still a “work in progress,” but I am healthier, more centered, and happier than I have been in years! I haven’t used a prescription medication—or even an aspirin—in over seven years and I sleep like a log. I spring out of bed each morning, and relish walking along winding creeks and wooded trails with my dog. I feel more at peace, more excited about my vision for myself and the world around me, and more empowered to embrace the future.
Essential oils transformed my life! They are potent, yet natural and bioavailable components of an incredible fulfilling and healthy lifestyle. I feel empowered and in control of my physical and emotional wellbeing.
So now you know!
“I’m happy, I’m strong, I’m cool and I’m ready for school.” ~Cocomelon
School has begun. I’m teaching a ‘hybrid’ course, which means that students elect whether they are taking the course remotely or in the classroom. I have modified my syllabus, lectures, and discussion topics to be adequately handled in this new era of teaching.
I have to say that my university was way ahead of the curve in installing hard and software that would allow students to be both safely distanced in class AND if they so chose, to be able to participate in class from miles away.
So I’ve just completed my first full week of classes, and I have to admit that it wasn’t bad. The new class upgrades worked so much better than I expected most of the time. Other times, it would glitch or I’d learn that certain things I wanted from it wasn’t possible in its current configuration. But still, not so bad…
I think that I will do an adequate job, and maybe even a good one(?) sharing my knowledge and love of music, history, and film.
While I know my topic inside-out, my confidence in being able to teach well in the era of COVID stems from two integral elements of my life that I will draw upon heavily as I teach this semester:
to be mindful throughout the experience and to rely upon my essential oils.
Before I begin each class, I take a moment before leaving my office to set a quick intention for that class.
Sometimes I apply a drop a Young Living blend like Peace and Calming or Stress Away on my pulse points, take a deep breath, and allow its constituents to spread through my body.
When I want to up my immune system as well, apply my Healthy MBS Recipe (for the recipe—see below).
With any of the blends, I can just feel my level of patience, adaptability and wellness increase. A smile slips onto my face and I know I can do whatever it takes!
But the groundwork is actually laid in advance of my actual class. While I create my syllabi or lectures, I diffuse one of several Young Living blends like Brain Power, Envision, or some of their incredibly powerful single oils. Embodying the regenerating, oxygenating, and immune-strengthening properties of their plants, they create an environment that helps me to focus, quickly access details from memory, and move easily from point to point.
I’ve been doing this for ages in other parts of my life—and duh—it finally occurred to me that such powerful techniques could improve my ability to reach my students.
Now, I’m ready for school!!!
What about you? Are YOU ready for what life has in store for you?
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