can't have one without the other!

I learned way back at our cross-cultural orientation that the heights of your joy are in direct proportion to the depths of your sorrow. You can't have the joy without the sorrow. The thought stuck with me, but it wasn't until recently that I realized I am far too good at numbing the pain and therefore missing out on the delight.  One of the first things you are encouraged to do in counseling is feel the feelings. We don't get to choose what emotions rise up within us (though we do get to choose how we respond to them and how we express them). God created us emotional, rational, creative beings- unlike any other creation. Peter Scazzero says this: 

“When we deny our pain, losses, and feelings year after year, we become less and less human. We transform slowly into empty shells with smiley faces painted on them."

And so I've been working on allowing the feelings to come, to feel them and then to offer them to the God who created me and loves me. As I weep and laugh in His presence our friendship deepens and I become more alive and whole. Only He can help us sort through our feelings and learn what they are communicating to us. Only He can heal the wounds of our past.

So what's the connection between our emotions and essential oils? Here are some resources:

Essential Oils for when you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and annoyed on the Young Living blog

The brain, emotion and body connection- and why essential oils can support our health from the Oil Academy

Grief, emotions and essential oils on the Allender Center podcast

What oils do you use to boost your mood, or access your stuffed feelings? 

one healthy family

When my kids are healthy I feel like I can take over the world. When they are sick... my world comes to a screeching halt.

One of the reasons I fell in love with essential oils is that they gave me tools to support my children's immune systems. I feel like I have natural options to help their bodies do what they were created to do. I can't protect them from everything, but I have chosen to be proactive and to do what I can. And it has helped us all stay above the wellness line more often than we had in the past.

Some of my favorite immune boosting oils for children of all ages are frankincense oil, lavender oil and lemon oil. Thieves oil is another immune supporting oil blend (heavily dilute for small children). Peppermint oil or digize blend can support your digestive system.

Some great articles:

• 9 Essentials for Doctor Mom from the Young Living blog
• Cold Weather Wellness from the Young Living blog

The information contained on this website is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I, an Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, have chosen to do to take charge of my own personal health and that of my family.  Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.

A new journey...

We are still heading to Uganda with WGM- but I, personally, am starting a new journey. God has been growing in me a passion to care for my body and my family with intention. I want to honor Him with my body. I discovered Young Living essential oils over a year ago and have been exploring their usefulness and benefits for my health and the health of my family as we serve Him in Uganda. Our past term was challenging and stressful, and essential oils are a part of our journey as we continue growing in emotional and physical health.

This body of mine is the temple of the living God and He has called me to serve Him overseas. I don't know where He has called you, but I know He wants you to love and serve with all your heart and with all your strength. Essential oils are a natural way to support our bodies' systems so we can do what we were created to do. So that's one reason I'm so passionate about this product. Stay tuned for more reasons why I am starting to explore the business side of Young Living.

If you are interested in learning more about essential oils I would love to connect with you on Facebook. If you have already been exploring the world of essential oils and want to take the next step you can sign up as a wholesale member on my team.