Have you ever read something so powerful that it motivated you to
change your life? I had that experience in June 2000 when I read
the words: "If your purpose in life doesn't give you butterflies in
your stomach at least an hour a day, there's something seriously
wrong." When I saw those words, written by Dr. Gary Young in the
2000 Convention Issue of The Essential Edge, I knew something in my
life had to change. Don't get me wrong, I live an incredibly grand
life, but butterflies an hour a day ... I don't think so. I was
comfortable in my life. Comfort and butterflies (which for me
translates to excitement and passion) don't always mix. Can you
relate? I decided in that moment that I wanted to bask in the
deliciousness of life daily.
What keeps us from living our best life? Emotional baggage. As a
psychotherapist I see this daily. Regardless of what my clients
want - better relationships, a new job, more fun, more money,
better health - your emotional baggage can hold you back. It can be
labeled anxiety, fear, lack of self-esteem or feelings of
hopelessness. Whatever you call it, past emotional problems keep
people from living their dreams. Clinical research shows that
traumatic experiences are stored on a cellular level and have
profound effects on the emotional and physical state of the
body.
When I read Dr. Young's statement, I took out my essential oil
blend called "Live With Passion" and put a couple drops on my
wrists. Within minutes I felt more joyful. Two days later I was
presented with the opportunity to speak at a Sales Pro meeting and
at the grand opening of a local bookstore. I had the enthusiasm and
confidence make both of those talks successful.
I've used the oil called "magnify your purpose" to give me clarity;
"joy" for feelings of self-love; "En-R-Gee" to alleviate afternoon
fatigue. I diffuse "Peace and Calming" in my office daily. My
current favorite is "Highest Potential."
If your desire is to work through your emotional blocks and create
your dreams, you must be willing to embody change, to face the fear
and move forward anyway. When using essential oils, I find the
transition is fluid, gentle, and graceful. It is not the
tear-jerking cathartic release that is sometimes expected. I invite
you to join me in creating a life filled with passion, optimism and
joy.
For a partial list of the Young Living Essential OIls I use for
emotional healing, both for myself and in my practice, click
here
This information is presented for educational purposes only and
is not intended as diagnosis, treatment, or prescription for any
disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and
Drug Administration. The decision to use, or not to use, any of
this information is the sole responsibility of the reader.
