Monday, May 23, 2011

Healing magic fingers! (your own)

Wind down, right at your desk with some relaxing self-massage. Self-massage is a delightful way to bring peace back to a day that is steadily unraveling out of control. Remember those essential oils I mentioned in an earlier post? Well, invest in some Neroli oil! The scent of Neroli has been known to induce sleep, alleviate nervous tension and promote feelings of calm.

Add three drops of Neroli oil to two ounces of a carrier oil like almond. Apply in a circular motion starting at the temples, moving down the side of the face(hairline) to the neck. Inhale the glorious fragrance of the Neroli and feel calmed, ready to put the day back on an even keel.

Self-massage, even in it's simplest form, can turn a crazy day into a controllable one!


Note: Info about Neroli taken from Author Victoria Edwards, "Aromatherapy Blends for De-Stressing."

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Feeling uptight? Pull out the beads,clay,tile, glue..

Crafting is a fun and exciting stress buster. Take your pick of a multitude of projects! Release tensions as you weave blankets, make earrings, paint, sew, mix perfume concoctions...the list is endless. Use the internet to find your pleasure. Pick an old-time favorite from your childhood or try something new!

Just the other day I was in a well-known craft store, picking up some beads, and just being surrounded by all the glitter, colored paper,dyes and buttons was lifting. Using your hands to create, connects you to spirit.

The act of creating/crafting interrupts a humdrum day, brightens your mind from dark thoughts and renews your soul. How good it feels to show off that handmade masterpiece and say,"I made it MYSELF!

Friday, May 13, 2011

...and how do you stop the destroyer in his tracks?

"Just need to change oneself.... we all share an identical need for love....humanity is one without ideology. Anger causes destruction.Compassion is soft and peaceful and a very powerful antidote. Destroyer destroyed, Smiles forever."
by Mollie D'gama-silva

Relaxation is in the air!

Fragrance is very effective in relaxing the mind and body. Fragrance can evoke happy childhood memories. Similarly, sniffing peppermint has been known to induce a mild feeling of euphoria. Ylang ylang is noted to be a antidepressant. It's a well known fact that fragrance can alleviate a headache, ease an upset stomach and open up clogged bronchial tubes.

Today, many of us are looking for fragrance alternatives to candles and incense. Some of the reasons for this search is 1) young children and pets in the household 2) the smoke of these lit instruments stain walls and curtains 3) the smoke is injurious to our health. Here are 4 substitutes that allow for a flame-free fragrance experience:

A)Diffusers-use fragrance oils on a cotton pad that is inserted into a slot on the device. Some diffusers use enclosed fans to disseminate the contained aroma.
B) Pomanders- usually a container that holds a scented material ie, solid perfume or fragrant herbs.
C) Sprays- mixture of fragrance oils and water in a pump bottle(avoiding aerosol cans)
D) Fragrance Beads- tiny beads that absorb fragrance oil, emitting aroma into the air

Fragrance is an effective healing tool. Find the method of introducing fragrance into your home that fits your way of life. B-nosey!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Relaxation is in the air!

Fragrance is very effective in relaxing the mind and body. Fragrance can evoke happy childhood memories. Similarly, sniffing peppermint has been known to induce a mild feeling of euphoria.Ylang ylang is noted to be an antidepressant. It's a well known fact that fragrance can alleviate a headache,ease an upset stomach and open up clogged bronchial tubes.

Today many of us are looking for fragrance alternatives to candles and incense. Some of the reasons for this search is 1) young children and pets in the household. 2) the smoke of these lit instruments stain walls and curtains 3) the smoke is injurious to our health. Here are four substitutes that allow for a flame-free fragrance experience:
A) Diffusers- use fragrance oils on a cotton pad that is inserted into a slot on the device. Some diffusers use enclosed fans to disseminate the contained aroma.
B) Pomanders- usually a container that holds scented materials ie, solid perfume or fragrant herbs.

C) Sprays- Water and fragrance oils mixed together and put into a spray bottle.(Avoid aerosol can sprays)

D)Fragrance Beads- are tiny beads that absorb fragrance oil, emitting aroma into the air.

Fragrance is an effective healing tool. Find the method of introducing fragrance into your home that fits your way of life. Be nose-y!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Taking a mini-vacation is a stress buster!

When stress is allowed to build up, it opens the door for the enemy to come in and destroy. To alleviate stress, we must find effective and low-cost ways to relax. Short on time? Little funds to spare? Why not try a mini-vacation?

Designate a weekend out of the month for your mini-vacation. A few ideas to explore include taste- testing at a winery, visiting a museum and/or zoo in a neighboring county, signing up for a walking expedition through your town. For those summer months, how about a jazz cruise? Is it Autumn already? How about picking apples in the country orchard?

These ideas for mini-vacations are inexpensive as compared to the cost for a 3 to 4 week getaway! If you have to save up for these trips, do it a little at a time. The results will be well worth it. Come back from your mini-vacation refreshed,refueled and ready to knock out any challenge that faces you!