The Universe/God/The Divine has been toying with me lately. Often, of late, I question if there is a giant game board on which I a merely a pawn. Then I remember that God/The Divine/Gaia/Whatever you wish to call It/Him/They/Her loves me and I reorient myself in my faith and move on. That is the power of faith. It swoops in and comforts you when everything around you seems to be going awry.
The thing is, life is hard sometimes. For everyone. We all have our up moments, our down times and those times when we feel like we just can't catch a break. Sometimes we handle those times better than others. Sometimes... we don't. Needless to say, as a personal and spiritual coach I spend my time encouraging and supporting others on how to get through the rough spots. Coaching myself, however...well that doesn't always work as flawlessly as I'd like.
It is in these moments, the lowest of lows, that I force myself to remember what I teach. When all seems lost there is still always something to be grateful for. If you are experiencing a loss, focus on what remains. If you are feeling sad, refresh your memory on what can make you smile. If you feel you can't go on, have gratitude for the air you breathe. It's not always easy, but it is definitely better than succumbing to the abyss of despair.
Most people have something they reach for during these times. For me it has always been my faith, the outdoors and spiritual connection/meditation. I am truly blessed that each one of my "saving practices" has been enhanced and made richer with the use of essential oils. When I started with them about 19 months ago I was looking to support my body physically and was hoping to find something to help me relax. Their properties have exceeded any expectations I may have imagined and as a bonus, I found that their scent, combined with my "saving practices" have given me yet another thing to be grateful for.
I feel a stronger connection to my faith and the outdoors with the herbaceous, woodsy aromas of Cedarwood and Spruce. Spiritually, Frankincense, Sacred Frankincense and Sandalwood all help me feel the love of the Light Above. When I am weary the scent of Lavender facilitates easing me into slumber. When my mind is troubled the soothing sounds from Aria Diffuser combined with my favorite blends help calm and focus me to give me the resolve to go on. And think therein lies the key. When life becomes too jumbled, when it all seems overpowering, we need to remember to breathe, to reconnect, to feel the essence of ourselves. If I had to describe the most frustrating thing in all of the melee of our life lately, it is that and that alone-I feel like in the process of caring for everyone else, all the responsibilities, all the tasks that I have lost some of the essence of my own soul.
Thankfully my faith is strong, my future bright and my oil shelf fully stocked. This phase, too, shall pass and will work itself out. I know all too well the toll that can be taken on the body when it endures stress for too long a period of time. I am grateful for all that I have learned living this healthier lifestyle, this more educated existence so I can make good choices and be surrounded by amazing, supportive people that live and believe and think like I do and help feed me healthy foods, make sure I get out for a walk and share their favorite oils for me to try. I have been given the greatest gifts to help me make it through... and for that I can always find gratitude....
Abundant Oily Blessings To You & Yours~
Cheri
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