October 5, 2009
I’ve blended products for years and it seems that lately more people than ever are overwhelmed – understandably. I’ve decided to market some of my products that I’ve used on my journey with the intent that they be available to help others.
Since they were for personal use, I wasn’t concerned with “market appeal.” If you would like to offer feedback regarding the blend, I would appreciate your input.
This link will take you to a sign up page. This will enable me to send you some sample blends to smell. In return, I would appreciate your feedback regarding the blend, which you can email, snail mail or fill out a feedback survey. I will likely send out 4-8 different samples in October & November. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks!
Categories: Aromatherapy.
September 10, 2009
Imagine the scents in the air as you are walking through a summer garden .. or the deep forest .. or grass just after a spring rain … or your place of business … or your home. Do they all bring up pleasant images and uplifting thoughts as you take in a nice deep breath of the air? Ideally, they do. If not, you can affect a change relatively easily.
Aromatherapy is the art and science of blending essential oils to calm, balance and rejuvenate the individual. The art applies to blending, the science applies to understanding the chemical therapeutic properties of each oil.
When applied topically, they are absorbed through the skin and are transported through the body via the circulatory system. It is at the cell level that they can affect the physical body. When inhaled, the molecules affect the limbic system, via the olfactory nerve receptors. The limbic system is the core of emotion and memory, among other things. The connection between our emotional health and physical health is well known. Commercially, many companies use aromatherapy to influence customers buying habits, to increase productivity and accuracy at work and to keep people relaxed and calm in potentiall stressful situations.
This is a wonderful way to improve the quality of everyday living on many levels (physical, emotional, spiritual). Aromatherapy is a natural way to feel better, both on the inside and the outside, using pure, safe essential oils extrracted from naturally aromatic living plants. These botanical esences help us to balance, support our well-being and contribute to our inner harmony.
Many people use store bought air fresheners to enhance their environment. And that can work, but you may be dumping a lot of toxic chemicals into the air which may cause more harm than good in the long run. Perhaps it is time to switch to something that not only smells good, but is good for you too!
I will be re-introducing a few well loved products and a few new ones in the upcoming months so stay tuned! I’m jazzed!!!!
Categories: Aromatherapy, Business, Self Help.
Tags: Aromatherapy, essential oils, healing, personal growth
September 10, 2009
A common belief used to be that you could provide healing work to others without taking care of your own healing. That has shifted into a common belief that you must do your own healing work in order to be effective with others.
Doing your own work, expanding into the more that you are, has always made sense to me no matter what profession you are in. Those “interesting things” from our past can shift from baggage we carry around that weights us down and holds us back, to nuggests of wisdom that we can draw on for wisdom and strength.
Retelling old drama’s over and over only serve to keep us stuck. Let it go, get the help you need to support yourself in moving beyond the stories so that you can be here now, in all your strength and glory.
Freedom from the past, being present in the moment and enjoying what life has to offer is a juicy way to live. And as you are more “whole” or present in your life, your creations – whether that is web design, client sessions or latte art – will be that much better!
Categories: Aromatherapy, Business, EMF Balancing, Quantum Touch, Self Help.
Tags: energy work, healing, self care, self growth
September 10, 2009
Have you ever had the experience of all of a sudden feeling hands on your back or neck? You turn to see who it is, and it’s someone you’ve never met? How did you feel? Were you comfortable with the touch?
I remember one workshop I attended. During lunch I sat down next to people I didn’t know. The woman on my left was chatting with those on her left, so we didn’t initially speak. All of a sudden I felt a strong hand rubbing my back and digging into my muscle tissue.
“Excuse me” I thought, “we haven’t even met.” I was a bit put off by her assumption that I would enjoy her touching me. I did not invite her to touch me, nor did she ask – heck, I hadn’t had any interaction with her at all. She just jumped in and set about getting to know my muscle tissues. I’m sure her gesture was intended as a warm way to say hello, but it felt inappropriate.
At a workplace harassment training a couple weeks back the point was made that ANY touch could be misunderstood due to our different cultural backgrounds, belief systems and life experiences with touch. There are so many variables, that we can never really know how someone will interpret our touch. And yes, I know we live in a touch deprived society (that’s a whole other topic!), but from a legal stance and in respect for other’s culture, belief systems and such, it’s best not to walk up and touch someone.
So how do you navigate the business of touch and the respect of another person?
You wait for the invitation – simple as that.
If you’d like to offer your services, do just that – “You look like you’re in pain. Would you like me to see if I could help?” Then honor their choice – yes or no. Knowing that you care is a gift in itself. A connection through the eyes, your smile, your kind words – they do make a difference, whether or not you physically touch someone.
You aren’t going to heal the world by running around touching everyone you can. You’ll be much more effective at it (if that is your desire) if, as you do your own healing, you let yourself be available to those who want your help. Honoring another, even when they are hurting and you really want to help, means respecting their wishes. Empower them to know what they need.
What is your experience with this?
Categories: Aromatherapy, Business, EMF Balancing, Quantum Touch.
Tags: Business, energy work, healing, workshops