When I am asked to name my favourite essential oil, I hesitate. It depends. I may not love them *all* as some people claim, but I have five that seem to be in my regular rotation. These days, I find I use essential oils more for emotional, psychological and spiritual support as I become increasingly aware that my physical exhaustion, lack of energy and sadness (should I choose to dwell in it) can lead to physical illnesses and depression. I am speaking only from personal experience. Your experience may be different.
HAPPIER = HEALTHIER?
Do you notice that, when you feel happy or content, your energy is higher and you may actually feel physically better than when you are angry, unhappy, etc., or when your energy is low and you are fatigued?
WHY WOULD THAT BE?
We are energetic beings. Everything has a different frequency range at which it vibrates. Yes. This includes essential oils.
When our energy drops, it is a symptom that our vibration has dropped. Certain activities can lower our vibration and lead to fatigue and, sometimes, illness; such as thinking negative thoughts, being unkind to others, hanging out with people who are negative and unhappy and who drain us.
We can raise our frequency with the aid of certain tools, such as essential oils, meditation, practising gratitude and thinking happy thoughts, and hanging out with people who are positive and happy and who fill us up.
For example: It takes me approximately one day to “bounce back” for every one hour I spend interacting with a particular person I know. Only this one, very unhappy, individual zaps my energy to the extent that I am pretty much bedridden for at least three days after three simple hours of conversation; therefore, I must work to keep my vibration high before and during our time together. Afterwards, I really struggle to feel “like myself” again.
However, there are lots of other people with whom I interact that we uplift and enjoy each other and I don’t have to spend time “recuperating” from the fun I have with them.
OH, YES! AND THEN …
And, then, there is CoViD! Not exactly the happiest, most positive-thought-provoking experience in the history of the world, but … it taught me it is more important than ever that we support ourselves, and others, even “post-CoViD” with high vibrations and positivity.
WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN?
Have you found that any essential oils support you more, recently?
MY Essential OILS ARE Examined below. WHEN I LOOK MORE DEEPLY INTO THE PROPERTIES OF MY FIVE, IT WAS NO SURPRISE. DO YOURS SURPRISE YOU?
Lately, I have found myself drawn to Frankincense, Rose, and Cypress and – Orange and Cardamom,
The first three make perfect sense with the ever-constant reminder of those no longer with us and stress.
Rose (Rosa x damascene)
Eases shock, grief, and depression
Soothes anger and heals the heart
Heals deep despair and anxiety
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Encourages emotional healing on all levels
Quiets the mind
Supports focus and attention
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Calms excessive thinking
Soothes overwhelm
Eases grief, trauma or transition
These three essential oils support the heart and emotional healing during times of grief, shock, trauma, transition and depression. If these oils are not relevant for these times, even “post”-CoViD, I don’t know what are.
Also, because of the stress of the heavier energy, I also find it difficult to focus and keep my energy balanced. I have mentioned these two before recently as well, but they are a wonderful combination for refreshing and restoring energy. They are two very lovely oils separately but, together, they are a positive vibrational power-house.
Cardamom (Elettaria cardomomum)
Refreshes and invigorates the mind and emotions
Balances energy
Encourages mental clarity
Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Unblocks stagnant energy
Calms the overwhelmed mind
Uplifts the emotions
Calms and relieves anxiety
DISCLAIMER: This is neither a political nor an opinion statement, simply a matter of fact regarding the global pandemic. Any comments bringing politics or opinions into it will be removed without apology. Please keep your comments related to aromatherapy and essential oils.