We often think of heartache as an emotional state, but I’ve come to realise it’s just as much physical as it is emotional. When we’re in a state of deep grief, our heart physically aches. Have you ever wondered why that is, and how to soothe your aching heart? The vagus nerve is the master switch of our body. It's our longest cranial nerve, linking our brain to various organs. It’s also the heartbeat of our parasympathetic nervous system. This is the part of our nervous system that promotes relaxation, and is responsible for regulating many automatic functions in our body, such as heart rate, breathing, digestion and immune response. When we are faced with deep and painful emotions, it’s as though a switch flips in...
Do you ever wish there were more than 24 hours in the day? I sure do. My life is filled to the brim with purpose, with projects, with volunteering, with friends, with errands, with physical activities and with self-care. I reach the end of each year in a frenzy, crawling my way towards Christmas with my fingernails, wondering how I’m ever going to make it to my much-needed break. And then it’s here. And I have sweetness and downtime, rest and relaxation, and the chance to escape the endless busyness as I fill my own cup, and envision the year ahead. And in my mind, it’s always going to be a better year than the year just passed. It was...
Intuitively pick a number between 1 and 9, tosee which inspirational saying and Young Livingessential oil or blend is choosing you today: 1. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Choose your attitude, and the wound loses its poison. Oil Blend: Magnify your Purpose 2. Live life with a light footstep. Treat everything as a gift, and hold nothing too tightly. The easier you can let go, the happier you will be. Oil Blend: Surrender 3. A Temple is only a Temple because of what it houses. Your body is the Temple of your Soul.Single Oil: Sacred Frankincense 4. My heart is carbon neutral. I allow myself to receive in equal measure to the amount I give. Oil...
Yes, suffering is indeed an artform. Like any great artist, we can start with a very basic skill level (ie. all the ingredients we need for suffering). Then with practise and more practise and even more practise, we can become a master at it. Whilst pain is inevitable in this experience of being human, suffering is optional. Five years ago, I was given the opportunity to directly experience this lesson. To give some context, at the time I was in touch with one of my fears. I was living alone, and had spent the 3 years since my marriage separation in a space of inner reflection with very little social contact). I was quite the hermit. Whilst this was what...
In my blog from a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I’ve been on a deep exploration into my Soul’s purpose. Why am I here on the Planet, and what gifts and essence do I bring to the world? I want to share this journey with you. If you are seeking more clarity around your own Soul (or business) path, I hope this blog will help you as well, and be something you can implement in your own life. Uncover your Purpose As I deep dive into my inner Universe, it’s obvious that my love of essential oils and animals are a huge part of my world. They’re in my blood, and I feel on track with that part of my...
