Happier Days

Joy, this has been the miracle oil for me and probably the main reason I dove head first in afterwards.  Let me paint you a small picture here; the past year .... maybe even longer I had been almost defeated due to health problems and having some chronic pain issues. I want to say right now, that was no excuse for how I had began to treat the people around me. Including the ones closest to me as I feel they had the brunt of that. I was short, meaner with comments, very little interest or empathy. I would ignore people and gave off a generally mean demeanor. Along with that, my poor husband, I would have emotional outbursts that looking back make me cringe.
 
I always thought I was angry .... all of those descriptions sound angry don't they. Well, when I first bought my essential oils kit it came with the essentials oil blend called Joy. I read that it can help with depression by putting it on your wrists and over your heart. The first night I did it, I couldn't believe how easy it became to smile. All I could think that night was how sad I had been because I couldn't help but become so happy about everything around me. I went to work the next day and remember telling my friend "I never realized had been so sad".
 
Well - its been about two months or so. I think the people around me would agree that a lot has changed. 

I now use Joy twice a day:
 
2 drops on the right wrist and then rub both together 
2 drops over the heart 
 
I also use it in a emergency anxiety blend:
 
10 drops Joy
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Release
10 drops Orange
Fill rest w/ carrier Oil
 
*I will roll is on my wrists and neck when life throws that lovely curveball that tends to be on fire.
 
 *I prefer roller balls but you can use this same mix and I would suggest starting with 2-3 drops on one wrist then rub both together and then if needed, 1-2 drops on back on neck

A friend of mine was going through a rough time in a relationship and so I looked around on Pinterest and found that there are properties in a few different oils that promote happiness. I decided to throw a small blend together for her.

20 drop of Lavender
15 drop Joy
10 drop Frankincense
10 drop of Orange
fill rest w/ carrier oil (5ml bottle)

Told her to apply 2-3drops on wrist rub together or 2 drops in palm and inhale. She loved the smell!!!! We can all use a pick me up when it comes to shots to the heart.

I am still experimenting at this point but so far - Joy, there is always a place for you in my heart! Thanks for listening - I'll be back!

WAIT!! Would you like to have Joy at your fingertips?? Visit Young Living Virtual Office and sign up to order the Essentials PREMIUM START LIVING KIT which comes with the Everyday Oils and contains JOY!!! This is how I started my journey and I would love for you to start yours!

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Introductions?

Well, lets start with full disclosure - I am starting this blog about my oil journey a bit late as I have been using oils for a few months now. Procrastination, I bet there is an oil for that!

Introductions, I'm Michelle. I'm 27 years old, been married for almost four years to an amazing man (my best friend) Colby. We have three cats - Yeah I know what you are thinking but we started with one ... Miss Maddie and she had TWO boys. We couldn't pick just one so we kept both, Colby named them Oswald and Booth - why those names you ask - because he thought it would be funny. Oh that husband of mine *She says with a proud smirk*

I have always struggled with emotional consistency and suffer from chronic pain in my back, shoulders, arms and hands. To be honest I have seen the doctor a number of times and they finally determined a diagnosed of Fibromyalgia.

After really really hitting rock bottom in 2014 (coincidently after I quit smoking cigarettes) and I really struggled with my emotional stability, pain levels and my general attitude towards .... well anything really. I was disconnected, mean and short. Towards the end of the year my friend told me about essential oils and Young Living. She said they had a lot of healing properties and she had read how they could help manage pain and I may want to look into them.

Well I saw that there were different healing properties and you could get a starter kit that includes a diffuser for $150.00 (umm this includes shipping and everything!!). Which is when I received the Everyday Oils Collection that contains like ten oils and a home diffuser.  To anyone reading this - this is not a sales ad in any way shape or form. Yes, I am happy to help you sign up under my distribution number and I can help you with tips and trick BUT folks ..... everyone and I mean everyone should use essential oils on a daily basis. 

When I received my kit I started using Joy - right off the bat and I remember coming to Amy  (the friend that recommended essential oils) and telling her 'I didn't realize I had been so sad, I always thought I was angry'. I was so shocked how emotionally happy like that in a while. I was happy from deep down and unless you have been depressed I don't think you can fully grasp the difference.

Its a very fast and busy world and my generation was hit with a whirlwind of information and technology in a critical stage in our lives and the world changed. In all of the hustle and bustle we lost how to truly honor and take care of our mind, body and soul. After all, we only get one and might as well enjoy it!

I have been using oils for about 3 1/2 months now and I have started a few regiments. You can find them in other posts within this blog! 

I am not 100% pain free don't get me wrong BUT, I am off all pain medications. I don't need them.  I still have my moments as I find a good regiment but I am off all of my sleeping medication. I mentioned Joy earlier - this has saved my life and my marriage. I couldn't shake negativity and all the attitudes that comes with it. Everyone was starting to become distant and I found I didn't care. Now - I find more moments of myself smiling rather than wishing I still could!

Well there you have it - my start. That's all for now folks, I'll be back! May you always see the best in the person next to you even if they can't see it in you!

Feel free to follow me on Pinterest and learn new tips and tricks!!

 

You can also visit Young Living Virtual Office and use my distributer number 2338955 if you want to start your oil journey, I would love to hear about it!