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

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

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

12 Essential Oils to Support Female Reproductive Wellness

One of the many gifts we can give ourselves is the gift of self-care. As we learn to nourish, heal and treat ourselves well, our efforts will flow into all aspects of our life. So here are 12 Essential Oils to Support Female Reproductive Wellness. Lady Sclareol Sclaressence Dragon Time Geranium Rosemary Sage Fennel Ylang Ylang Anise Rose Chamomile Myrrh   ... Read More

12 Essential Oils To Support the Male Reproductive System

As you do all you can to enhance your well-being, you begin to share wellness with everyone in your life. It's simply an extension of what you've learned and experienced. Plus, maximizing your wellness is better done together. So here are 12 Essential Oils To Support the Male Reproductive System that you can share with the special men in your life. Basil Geranium Lavender Marjoram Ylang Ylang Cedarwood Vetiver Idaho Blue Spruce Sandalwood Peppermint Mister Bergamot ... Read More

Young Living November 2017 Promo

Christmas Spirit - Christmas Spirit™ combines Orange, Cinnamon Bark, and Spruce to create a warm, spicy, and sweet Christmas essential oil blend that taps into the happiness, joy, and comfort associated with the holiday season. Tea Tree - Tea Tree oil, also known as Melaleuca oil, is one of the most widely used and extensively researched essential oils, offering cleansing properties and a refreshing scent, and uses spanning everything from home cleaning solutions to skin care. Eucalyptus Radiata - Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil is distilled from an evergreen tree native to Australia and is loved for its fresh, sharply clean aroma. Diffuse Eucalyptus Radiata oil to promote a stimulating and rejuvenating environment. Pine - Pine essential oil has a refreshing and empowering aroma. ... Read More

Fall Inspired Diffuser Blends

The leaves are falling, the air is crisp and the seasons have changed. It's amazing how nature embraces transition and demonstrates how graceful this can be. Let's remember that there's beauty in every season, and enjoy this list of Fall Inspired Diffuser Blends.   Grab your copy of the Fall Inspired of Diffuser Blends below. ... Read More

8 Paths to Maximizing Your Benefits with Essential Oils

As a holistic nurse, I like to take the time to understand your needs, preferences and goals. We are each experiencing a different stage of our personal wellness journey and must be aware of what will bring us the greatest benefit to further enhance our well-being. As a lifestyle company, Young Living offers a wide variety of products and resources to help you thrive. Yet, we all tend to begin in the same place, a Premium Starter Kit. The Premium Starter Kits are great and offer you a choice of diffuser and 11 amazing essential oils. I've decided to take this a step further and show you how you can customize your order to maximize the benefits of these amazing products for your unique lifestyle. So take a few moments to think about areas of your life that need a change or areas that ... Read More

Your Gift for Celebrating with Me

It's my birthday! And I want to give you a gift. For half my life now I've worked and studied in health and wellness and it continues to be a part of my mission. I want you to maximize your mind, body, spirit, emotional and financial well-being. So for today only, when you commit to enhancing your life with essential oils, I will give you an additional gift. And you get to choose what you prefer. I will gift to you $25 or a bottle of my favorite essential oil, Lavender, when you purchase your Premium Starter Kit. Simply send me a message and let me know which gift you want. Here's what else you'll get in addition to your free gift. 1) Personal assistance- I'll personally walk you through the enrollment process, either by phone or with a detailed email 2) Personal assessment- ... Read More

  • Holding on to whatever needs to be released can cause more pain and havoc than was ever necessary. • Finding ways to let go, forgive, move on and work through are critical to your self-care. • I do this with words. It’s how I process and propel myself forward. It’s also how I inform and inspire others. • Your way will be unique to you. But you must find your way. Holding on will tear you apart, causing you to experience hurt, pain, defeat and struggle until you finally surrender control. • It’s time to seek ways to heal, thrive and live your best life. You’re worth it! • #wholeliving #wellnessblogger #womenshealthcoach #selfcarematters #selfcaretips #healingjourney #journalinspiration #holistichealing #stressrelease #stressreduction #healingwork #peacebestill #ancientwisdom #breathwork #prayer #mindfulliving #selfcarematters #findyourflow #mindbodyspirit #holisticliving #inspiringwomen #wholewoman #writersoninstagram #womenencouragingwomen #bgio #theslowdowncollective #meditating #thepractice #heartcentered #holisticlifestyle
  • The post read, “pain is not a lifestyle.” As I stopped to save the message, I thought about those who have surrendered to the pain, believing they can never have peace, comfort or a life free of it. • All pain - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, etc. - is registered as stress and something to be pursued and eliminated from the body. • No matter what you’re going through, your body desires to be well, to protect you, to sustain you, to achieve homeostasis or internal balance. So if you only ever deal with issues superficially, never diving to the depth of the problem or truly seeking a solution, you’ll continue to hit the rocks, bumping into one challenge after another in life’s attempt to wound you greatly enough to force you to truly desire healing, restoration and wholeness. • You, my friend, are meant to thrive. To embody and exude greatness. To live without pain and suffering. • So start by letting the light in. Be willing to shift and heal the pieces so you can experience the peace you’re longing for. • #wholeliving #wellnessblogger #womenshealthcoach #selfcarematters #selfcaretips #healingjourney #journalinspiration #holistichealing #stressrelease #stressreduction #healingwork #peacebestill #ancientwisdom #breathwork #prayer #mindfulliving #selfcarematters #findyourflow #mindbodyspirit #holisticliving #inspiringwomen #wholewoman #writersoninstagram #womenencouragingwomen #bgio #theslowdowncollective #meditating #thepractice #heartcentered #holisticlifestyle
  • Illness breaks you open, exposing what’s in need of healing and indicating that something needs more love, attention, and nurturing. • As a nurse, I’ve watched far too many people suffer from a lack of awareness of, or ignoring, the need that’s longing to be met. • Missing the fundamental aspects of self-care can cost you greatly. And not knowing all of your healing, wellness, preventative and supportive options can have the same detrimental impact. • I’ve found that those who have an open heart and mind, are willing to try new things and learn to listen to their instincts, experience greater healing when they face an obstacle or they avoid them all together. • Your willingness to be healed and well, open up opportunities for you to experience your best life and to become the best version of yourself. • Don’t take your health and wellness for granted. Cultivate it, care for yourself and create the life you’re envisioning. • #selfcaresunday #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #selfcaretips #selfcarefirst #selfcarecoach #selfcareforwomenofcolor #selfcareformoms #blackwomenhealing #bgio #happyblackwoman #blackmomcalm #wellnessblogger #womenshealthcoach #faithblogger #christiancreative #womenwholead #dreamersanddoers #encourageothers #healingjourney #holistichealing #healthyself #mindbodyspirit #healyourbody #eattolive #chinesemedicine #integrativemedicine #holisticwellness #wellwateredwomen #wholewoman
  • She woke up in the middle of the night. • WIDE awake. • And she never went back to sleep. • I’ve come to know that this comes with the territory of motherhood. But when you experience a collection of unexpected events, you can be left feeling quite stressed, drained, and unable to give appropriate attention to your responsibilities. • So what can be done about the inevitable unexpected events that come to challenge any plan or agenda you had in mind? • You can prepare for them. • When these types of things happen, because they will, it’s important that you speak up, ask for help, stating exactly what you need, utilizing your resources and abandoning any feelings of guilt or an occasional bout of superwoman syndrome. • No, your health, and sanity, are imperative. So whether you need to rest, heal or simply regroup, do it. You’ll present a better version of yourself to the world when you do. • #wholeliving #wellnessblogger #womenshealthcoach #selfcarematters #selfcaretips #healingjourney #journalinspiration #holistichealing #stressrelease #stressreduction #healingwork #peacebestill #ancientwisdom #breathwork #prayer #mindfulliving #selfcarematters #findyourflow #mindbodyspirit #holisticliving #inspiringwomen #wholewoman #writersoninstagram #womenencouragingwomen #bgio #theslowdowncollective #meditating #thepractice #heartcentered #holisticlifestyle
  • I said NO without explanation - standing confidently in my decision to no longer participate in the group. And guess what? We both survived. • Learning to unapologetically speak the word NO took some practice, but has become one of the greatest gifts. • Far too often we feel compelled to go above and beyond what’s expected; an unnecessary act which takes us off course and ignores our personal well-being. • You never have to justify your need for solitude, silence or self-care. You simply need to recognize your desire for it and act accordingly. • Recognize when you’ve had enough, are in need of rest, when it’s time to move on and when you’re the one who needs some attention. • Things will keep going when you step away, you’ll be stronger for slowing down and you’ll experience healing when you start showing up for yourself. • No is a powerful resource, so gently close the door on what you no longer need and begin moving towards what you do. • #findyourflow #mypractice #wholeliving #womenshealthcoach #mindbodyspirit #holisticliving #wellbeing #wholeness #wellness #healingjourney #inspiringwomen #wholewoman #writersoninstagram #ancientwisdom #faithblogger #womenencouragingwomen #theslowdowncollective #holyyoga #meditating #holisticmama #oilymama #peacebestill #thepractice #heartcentered #peacewithin #smallmomentsofcalm #selfcarematters #holisticlifestyle #stressrelease #healingwork
  • We laughed about not exposing too much cleavage. I was nursing our 4th baby and regardless of what work Mama was trying to accomplish, my breasts would tell me when she needed me. • Our bodies, breasts and babies are wise and when we tune in to listen to them, they tell us what’s needed. So in honor of #worldbreastfeedingweek here’s to simultaneously nursing our babies and achieving our goals. • #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeedingisnormal #supportbreastfeeding #breastfeedingmama #breastfeedwithoutfear #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingisbeautiful #wholeliving #holisticliving #holisticmom #ancientwisdom #blackmomsbreastfeed #MomsInColor #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #nationalbreastfeedingweek #raisingconsciousness
  • Spending each day with 4 young children means that some moments are a blur. Even while practicing mindfulness and intentionally being present with them, their needs can outpace my ability to retain it all. • I’ve learned to give myself grace and compassion, especially for the blurry moments. My work and time with them is invaluable. And when the house becomes still and I pause to think about all there is to be thankful for, I’m overwhelmed by the beauty and precious moments in my life that far outnumber the blurred ones. • I hope you can pause and give thanks for the blessings in your life. Focusing your attention there, on the good stuff, will nourish your mind and emotions, helping you vibrate higher and approach each day with a grateful heart. • #findyourflow #mypractice #wholeliving #womenshealthcoach #mindbodyspirit #holisticliving #wellbeing #wholeness #wellness #womenwithambition #inspiringwomen #wholewoman #writersoninstagram #christianwomeninbusiness #faithblogger #womenlivingwell #womenencouragingwomen #theslowdowncollective #holyyoga #holisticmom #holisticmama #oilymama #naturalmom #healthybabies #thepractice #heartcentered #peacewithin #smallmomentsofcalm #dreamersanddoers #holisticlifestyle
  • The second baby arrived and everything changed. This new bundle of joy wasn’t as willing to go with the flow as the first. So everything I thought I knew about parenting went out the window. • As I attempted to learn this new way of being as the mother of two babies who was also trying to start a business, I allowed some of my core wellness practices to slip away. • I was directing my time and attention to my little ones and new beginnings and neglecting my own self-care in the process. • Practicing self-care ensures that you take the time necessary to learn what’s best for you and your well-being. Self-care strengthens your ability to make choices that are right for you, helps you learn to trust your body and gives you the confidence to no longer rely on anyone else to make life and wellness decisions for you. • When you believe in yourself and your God given abilities, you stop second guessing your choices and start embodying exactly who you’re designed to be. • Self-care is a practice that challenges you to be present, to tap into your intuition and to follow your instincts no matter what else is going on in the world around you. • And when you let your self-care guard down, for any amount of time, you risk not showing up well for anything. • Thankfully, I recognized that I was off my desired path, got back on track and now prioritize my own self-care and wellness before trying to offer a less than well version of myself to my work or children. • It’s a standard that I must honor and maintain because no one else can or will. • I now have the honor of helping other women create and cultivate their own self-care path, as I share pieces of my journey to propel you forward on yours. • #selfcarematters #selfcaresunday #selfcaretips #selfcareroutine #selfcarecoach #selfcarefirst #selfcareeveryday #selfcareisntselfish #selfcareissacred #selfcareformoms #blackgirlinom #wellnessblogger #womenshealthcoach #stressrelease #healingwork #ancientwisdom #holisticwellbeing

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