anxiety

Ok. It has been not QUITE that long but some days it feels like it! 

I am mostly an introvert, so I honestly don't mind staying at home and having this time to be restful. As restful as it can be in the midst of a stressful situation, working from home, schooling and not a lot of self care or mom breaks for my sanity. The pace of life is less hectic but no less busy. 

I saw a great perspective the other day in the midst of some mindless facebook scrolling. (Anyone else??) The post talked about how there are basically three groups of people. This is a time of rest and slowing down that is welcomed and overall not stressful for group 1. Life has not changed a lot and the pieces that have changed are not super significant in the stress piece. Group 2 is stressed and busy and there is stress around finances, the unknown, the busy may have increased, or maybe it is just exhausting being around the house all the time. It is moderate but still stressful. Then we have group 3. Group 3 is under HUGE stress. They are likely the ones on the brink of homelessness or serious financial stress. Not being able to pay for food for their children. Emotional and physical stress, work stress and worries abound. Schooling the kids who are in this group is nearly non existent. 

While I believe there are many levels and degrees of stresses, I completely see the basic three in those around me, from people I know personally and the clients I serve. The anxiety and stresses and the overwhelm of change and unknown circumstances. The fear that the media, or other people, tend to grow in us is not helpful. It is a time more than ever to PUSH into God and BELIEVE. I believe this is all in His Hand and He is using all the circumstances to allow us to dive into searching for the truth. 

The truth of God and who He is. The truth of the world around us and how things operate. Asking big questions that deserve an answer about our communities and country and leaders. Trusting in the gifts that God has given us, in Biblical leaders as well as in His tools. (plant based natural remedies, anyone???). It is a HUGE opportunity for all of us, regardless of what Group we may be in to look at the pieces in our lives that are going well, that are a welcomed change as well as the pieces that are not favorable. What do you wish to change in your life?? Is this an ongoing change or a temporary one, maybe only for sanity in this challenging time? How are you taking control of your health- mentally, emotionally, physically? How are you implementing self care?? SELF CARE is critical, especially in times of stress!! Do you have the tools you need or are you lacking? 

I tend to look at 4 quadrants of health: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical. What are your goals and hopes for these areas in your life?? 

I am learning how to rely on my oils for emotional support- they have been a God-send in the emotions I have experienced with the loss of my mother. I sometimes forget my oils and I notice it!! Not to mention ALLLLL the supplements that help emotions as well as support me physically. (Ask me if you want to know more about what I use and why.)

As a professional and a health care fanatic, please let me know if I can help you. Provide you tools or support. Need a virtual session or support group? An AFT session? Just to chat? Reach out and know that you are not alone! Stay strong, stay sane and stay healthy! 

Do you ever have drama in YOUR family?? I would not be surprised- there seems to always be that ONE person at least that seems to create some shift in the family dynamics. Well, my family is not any different. I have two brothers, both older than me, but sometimes you might not know it. My one brother seems to be the drama-loving one. He is charming and funny and has a great personality. He can be a really nice guy- but he tends to be the one who also knows how to manipulate or create the drama in my family of origin. The drama-llama. 

Recently, I had to travel to take care of some family property. The drama came unexpectedly. Well, it was in some ways expected. Just drama never is what you anticipate. I won't go into my family dealings here but I say this to point out that drama and ultimately the STRESS of the situation was quite large. Disappointing. Hurtful. 

Luckily it is not in my nature to retaliate with negativity but I always attempt to reach out in love. Setting boundaries and responding with love takes a lot of practice but I have had a lot of opportunities in my life to practice being firm but loving. I admit that I am not always flawless in this area, but I certainly know that I need to step back, out of the negativity and be thoughtful about my response. Oh, and ALLLLLLL the oils. Yes. 

The oils that have helped me in times of stress to support my emotions and my body systems are super important. I had my grief roller ball with me on this trip, as well as Valor, which is not only a powerful oil (and also called the "unicorn oil") but the definition of Valor is "great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle." Do you also think WARRIOR??? Man. 

Valor supports the body by promoting feelings of strength, helping the body be in balance, empowers self-confidence, and is emotionally balancing, supporting the body with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, EMOTIONAL TRAUMA and ANGER, as well as being helpful with calming properties, reducing tension headaches and joint pain. This oil is a great one to bring to your chiropractic or massage appointment! Not to mention the other cool properties, like it reportedly helps relieves snoring (any one struggling with their husband in this area????) and aids in focus and attention.

-Rosewood which purifies and supports a healthy immune system. It is emotionally grounding. 

-Spruce which opens and releases emotional blocks

-Blue Tansy which supports healthy muscular and lymphatic systems as well as combating anger. 

-Frankincense stimulates the limbic part of the brain, elevating the mind and overcoming occasional stress and despair. 

Does this oil seem to you that EVERYONE could benefit from this special oil?? 

Valor is amazing. It is one of my FAVORITES! It is a blue oil and you can tell that is is special. Can you see why? Now if only we can send the drama-llamas to bath in Valor....