Lent. Let's talk Lent.
Lent is the start of the Easter season, a time of preparation for Christians. It is a 40 day period in which people use this time to give up something with the intent to focus more on their faith and relationships. People give up anything from coffee, a specific food (or all foods!), alcohol, television, gossiping, meat, social media, technology, spending and more. Other people tend to include other habits such as practicing gratitude or incorporating other healthy habits!
In this season, it is always a good idea to be thoughtful about what is positive -or not- in your life. How can I do better and be better in some way. and what do I need to get there?? We give up things that are often our stronghold- something that limits us in some way. This practice can take a lot of thoughtfulness as well as dedication to complete the full 40 days, which ends 3 days before Easter.
I have been thoughtful about both my physical and emotional health and where I am at in my journey currently. One thing that I noticed more recently is that I struggle with resentments and letting things go. I struggle with "little things" that turn into big things and I hold on to these "things" that are not of great significance. I recently came to the realization that my physical health has been very much impacted by my emotional health. I am experiencing my grief in my lungs, as I have not yet processed my sadness around losing my mother. Or my father in some ways, as he passed away 8 years ago. I struggle with anger, which is held in my liver. I have Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver, which is a growing issue in our culture. I have recently been giving my body and my emotional side more attention to work on reducing all the ill effects of the mind-body connection that I have experienced. With this season, I am focused on "letting go" and working daily on my emotional health.
I feel that I have neglected my emotional health in the past couple years, due to various situations and life and #momlife. A few months ago, I started a nutritional protocol to help my physical self and balance my physical body. My body is healthier and remains strong, but my emotional health is needing attending. I am forever grateful to the YL products that have been a HUGE part of rebuilding my nutritional health as well as supporting my emotional health to this point. I am excited to learn more about targeting my specific health needs to 
continue to grow in health and wellness and be an example to my family and friends.
continue to grow in health and wellness and be an example to my family and friends. I anticipate that the next 40 days will be quite a challenge for me, as my habit is an ingrained pattern that has likely existed throughout my life. I will be challenged but I hope I will also be encouraged by the results by the end of these 40 days. I will have to draw strength from my oils and Jesus, as I develop new habits to replace my old ones.
Are you giving up anything for Lent? If so, why!?
January.
I can hardly believe that the month is already almost over. Time is flying!
Even though it is January, I am just now starting to have times where I can reflect on the past year. This past year was challenging in some ways and very awesome in other ways. It definitely was a time of self-growth and learning. This current year seems to be taking the same direction...
The past year brought a HUGE shift in my health, as I was able to take control of some areas through the Young Living supplements to add to my health and support my systems. I did not know much about our supplements but I have learned a lot in the past year and they are now a KEY component to my health! My health has improved and I have a better direction for this new year and, better than anything, I have HOPE! I went through a period where my health struggles were depressing and I did not have answers! THAT was the worst part. But I have answers. I have direction. And I have a focus. And HOPE.
This year also brought challenges. My mom quickly became sick and passed away quickly. I am the executor for her estate, so that brought a lot of focus and shift of priorities for me, both before and especially after her passing. Then there is the grief that I know I have not fully experienced yet. While I feel capable in handling her affairs, it has been a lot in the midst of my own job and running a side business, taking care of two children and a home, sometimes having my husband away for a week at a time for his job, and navigating my health. My health has been bad enough that some days I can barely move or think, much less REALLY be invested in all the various tasks and keeping everything straight. So, I have found new ways to be very organized and ways to increase me focus and navigate my time better, in spite of all the other pieces on my ever-full plate. I am grateful that I have this opportunity to learn these skills. I know they will be able to help me in many areas of my life!
I have been able to reconnect with my faith, which has always been a HUGE part of my life. But with my recent health struggles, physically, mentally and emotionally, I have struggled to lean in on my faith. I have refocused myself and I think my peace as well as my health, physical and mental and spiritual, have all improved.
As this month wraps up, I am reflective on the past and moving forward with my business and family and decisions as the new year is now in full swing. I am grateful for my health and family and I am excited to move forward into this new year!
As we end this month, don't forget the amazing January promos AND free shipping AND your selection of any of these great kit options. There are also a few options for 20% off!!! Wowzers! February is also almost here and that also means LUCY LIBIDO!!! Do you know LUCY?? Well, February is a great time to get to know Lucy and learn more about how to use your oils!!! AND get your partner on board! I can add you to a wonderful group that will help you learn about all the LOVE oils!
****And when you place an order with me before Valentine's day, you will get a special Lucy oil from me, along with other free resources and product credit! Moving into the rest of the year with Love on the mind....
Until next week....
