5 Essential Oils for Meditation

Meditating day and night in a world that never sleeps is no minor accomplishment. Intentionally focusing your attention for any amount of time in our culture of clicks and instant notifications takes practice. And for the purpose of greater spiritual connection, awareness and revelation, I consider this an art. Just like with any work of art, we all approach and experience it differently. A variety of tools and resources are used to create the masterpieces as each artist displays their vision for the world to see. I’ve found that combining my self-care and wellness practices as often as possible makes them more practical and likely to be achieved. So I’m sharing 5 Essential Oils for Meditation that can help you combine your self-care practices and amplify the time you spend in ... Read More

What I’ve Learned from My Accidental Home Birth

  “Okay Bae. Let’s go.” he said. We knew it was time to wake up our older children and leave for the hospital. So my husband had just returned from loading our sleepy children into the van. But I couldn’t move. “Should I call 911?” he asked as calmly as he could. I felt like I was watching a movie. I had labored for a couple of hours and clocked what I thought were impossibly close contractions coming one right after another, when I realized, we would never make it. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry.” I said. I really didn’t want to traumatize my husband. I was the one who had been present for a hundred births. I knew what it was like to stand with and support a birthing woman. And although this was baby number 4, I knew this wasn’t the role he was used to. But there we ... Read More

Get Back to School Ready with these 11 Essential Oils

The newsletters are starting to arrive. They’re full of school supply lists, open house dates and ideas for helping our children get back to school ready. It’s a bit bittersweet watching them accomplish goals and gain more knowledge, experiences and inches as each year goes by. I regularly teach our children to pay attention to their own well-being. Making sure they get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods and remain active are the foundational blocks to maintaining their health. I also want them to know that there are other great tools and practices they can use as well. We meditate, pray and use our essential oils. It gives them a well rounded picture of their personal power and responsibility to participate in self-care and support their body’s ability to be well. As we ... Read More

Master Mental Self-Care and Develop a Whole Mind Lifestyle with Think, Learn, Succeed

I hadn’t been to any conferences since our children were born, but the decision to attend was an easy one. My husband agreed to take care of all 3 little ones and we both prayed that our exclusively nursed baby would give me enough time to enjoy the speaker. My dad had introduced me to her work years before. I was intrigued because there aren’t too many health or wellness professionals who can effortlessly explain the science and the scripture. She didn’t disappoint. Dr. Caroline Leaf stood before me describing the neuroplasticity of our brains in a way everyone could understand; weaving together how we can wither or grow pathways in our brains with the thoughts we think. Yes, I’m a forever fan. I’ve been reading books like Your Life Follows Your Words and Battlefield of the ... Read More

6 Essential Oils to Enhance Your Yoga Practice

You took the time and made the effort to show up on your mat, but are you making the most of your time there? Your yoga practice is what you make of it. Maybe you need to wake up or unwind, contemplate a big decision or leave all your thoughts behind. Whatever your current yoga practice is calling for, essential oils are available to enhance it. Essential oils can support every aspect of your practice, from the mood you need to set in your space, to supporting you emotionally, to caring for your yoga gear. So check out these 6 essential oils that can enhance your yoga practice. 1 // Grounding Essential Oil Grounding is made with White Fir, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Pine and more and creates feelings of clarity and stability. Grounding can also help create an ... Read More

How to Prevent Neglect from Leading to Disrepair

I picked up the bag and the straps fell apart, disintegrating in my hand. I was devastated. The purse was only put away for a season, as I brought out my heavier canvased purse for the colder winter months. Not once did I think about the material of the straps and their need for attention. I thought I was giving it a longer life by putting it away, untouched for a while. But sadly, that wasn’t the case. I got over it. It was only a purse, but the crumbling straps remain a reminder to me of the impact of neglect in any area of our lives. Whether it’s our health, relationships or spaces, they all need continuous attention to be maintained and improved, or they’re in jeopardy of falling apart. Sometimes we think that our stuff will be there, in the same condition as it was ... Read More

How to Create a Naptime Ritual with Essential Oils

Encouraging our children to rest, for whatever reason, can ignite a relentless rebellious energy. You know what I mean. All of a sudden they’re starving, need to use the bathroom or unleash a series of questions that even Google would struggle to keep up with. I try to avoid mentioning sleep at all costs. But I know they need it. So instead of bringing up the topic, I simply add a winning combination of essential oils to my diffuser. I usually turn on music and the diffusers at the same time. After a few days, the combination of hearing the music and smelling the oils sends the signal that it’s time to sleep without ever saying a word. Here are the 3 essential oils I use to create a naptime ritual: Gentle Baby Gentle Baby essential oil was made with parents and ... Read More

3 Simple Ways to Break Free From Life’s Busyness and Commotion

Just. Step. Away. A seemingly simple action that requires steadfast intention. We’re conditioned to be on – always. To actively participate in every conversation, to show up for all the events, to respond to each notification and to continually be in the know. This constant vigilance, however; is impractical, draining and, unchecked, can lead to a weariness that reaches the depths of your soul. Rest is your birthright. Woven into your existence since the beginning of time. As essential as the air you breathe. But a choice you must seek after and agree to. So how do you defy culturally embedded speed and hustle? Here are 3 simple ways to break free from life’s busyness and commotion: #1 // Create your own pace You never have to keep pace with anyone other than ... Read More

Add These 3 Essential Oils to Your Self-Care Routine

Your self-care routine is as unique as you are. It ebbs and flows with your needs and desires, delivering attention vital to maintaining your well-being. Consciously sustaining, and expanding, your self-care routine means gathering diverse wellness resources, including essential oils. Essential oils provides a simple pathway of support that can easily complement your other wellness practices. Because we’re overflowing with essential oil options, I’ve intentionally chosen 3 essential oils for their versatility, ability to provide a well-rounded self-care experience and their ease of use. So here are the 3 essential oils to add to your self-care routine. Lavender Lavender essential oil is balancing and can help you maintain your calm. It can be used as a part of your ... Read More