I’ve been so anxious about the election and politics that I have been really putting my self-care tools to work!
The politics of the last two years has been really upsetting and overwhelming for me.
The tools I am sharing with you have helped me (mostly) live my daily life and not succumb to the potential tidal wave of despair, sadness and anger that threatened to overcome me. (again, mostly…)
Some of these are so practical and simple -like the meditation that I shared last week – or aromatherapy – that I could imagine that some people might discount their power.
Please don’t.
I have seen essential oils in action over and over again.
And they work magic. Quickly.
They are such a simple, accessible, safe and affordable way to really change up your mood. Sometimes we think we are stuck in an attitude, mood or a mindset and we just continue feeling miserable because we can’t imagine another way. Or we feel like we can’t muster the energy to shift. Sometimes we don’t have the time to journal or cry like we need to because we are busy and life is happening.
Essential oils to the rescue!
Really.
It is so simple. You just open a bottle and smell it.
Scent goes right to the amygdala of the brain. Changes and shifts happen in the brain so quickly – sometimes it is even before we register the smell!
I have studies and chemistry to prove how amazing essential oils are and I have shared them in previous posts (check out the blog http://crowladyhealing.com/blog) but today I am just recommending that you have some oils in your home to use when you need them
Everyone should have some Lavender, Peppermint and a couple of Citrus (Orange/Lemon/Lime/Bergamot or Grapefruit) oil handy.
I have experienced and seen huge mood shifts using Bergamot for anxiety and panic (It has been incredible in a few births I have attended, lately.) And Lavender for shifting an anxious frenzied mood to a calmer and more peaceful state.
Really. It is astonishing. Try them.
My favorite essential oil company –
has beautiful oils and is not part of a multilevel marketing program (so the oils are priced fairly) is having it’s Free Shipping if you buy over $35. It’s a great time to try those oils you’ve been thinking about buying.
And coming next month is the Annual Craft Fair at Franklin Medical Center Greenfield MA- which is one month away -Friday December 7th! 8-4pm
As most of you know I make many products including salves, massage oils, aromatherapy roll-ons and sprays. It’s fun to see everyone there- so you should come and visit me if you are in the area. If you can’t make it – send me an email about what you would like – so I can make it up for you when production for Crow Lady Herbals is in full gear.
