Perspective, Balance and Signs

This morning, I was thinking about perspective. Only in the past couple of years have I started watching and reading the news. Before that, I was perfectly content living in my purple (prefer it to pink) colored reality of being isolated from "news." I was always the last person to find out about things, and when someone would ask me "did you hear about X, Y and Z?" I would proudly say "nope."

Knowledge can create a prison of sorts, but so can ignorance. Ignorance is more apt for children in the sense of lack of responsibility: I believe kids should be kids for as long as they can, because once adulthood knocks at your door, responsibility creeps in. With knowledge comes responsibility. Knowledge can create a prison, because knowledge is never absolute. It's always in motion. But sometimes, one can think it's absolute power. However, you can always learn more and when you become privy to new information, you can change your mind about how you feel about something. The news addiction isn't healthy, because sometimes, it's not presented factually, but already through some prism of opinion and it just seems to be beaten to death at times, and I feel like saying ENOUGH! So, give yourself permission to disconnect from social media, TV, phone, etc. Give yourself permission to connect within, find you truth inside, connect with what feels nice in yourself. Embrace that little piece of you that is kid-like in the sense of obliviousness and innocence on how to view the world.

Balance is a work in progress. Our body gives us so many signs of when it is out of balance, whether it is a headache, a stomach ache, a deep sense of sadness or anger. Stress is a sign to pay attention. We need to focus on what our body is trying to tell us through physical sensations and symptoms, emotions and thoughts. Our immune systems are compromised for so many reasons and when we are presented with clear signs of imbalance, we should pay attention.

Center yourself and use tools that help promote that balance, like essential oils, reiki, meditation, calling a friend and vent. Whatever feels good to you. Have a wonderful day! 

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Fake News and Rare Essential Oils

The term Fake News can be read everywhere on the internet. It's basically false information, and these days a term you hear a lot!

As I browsed my Facebook feed this morning, I came across an article that announced that Former First Lady Barbara Bush had passed away at age 92. The thread of comments showcased people's sentiments and condolences.

I remember reading yesterday about her failing health and that she was at home with family, so I googled the news. Nothing. Not CNN. Not Fox. Nowhere.
Then, I read a comment that said "Fake News." Here we go...

I commented on the thread, because I was almost insulted for Mrs. Bush's fake demise. Just because someone is dying doesn't mean they are dead. I was secretly glad she was still alive, even though I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing for her or the family. I don't know.
Even something so personal - putting aside from what political views you may have - doesn't seem to be off limits to the Fake News bandwagon, and that really made me sad for how things are being reported these days, alongside the lack of courtesy and respect.
The post has since been deleted, out of respect, hopefully.* 

I have been watching a 5-part documentary series on the Kennedy family, and one of the things I took from it is the enormous burden First Ladies have, including our present one.
First Ladies are a rarity. Most women do not become First Ladies.  They are indeed rare.

This rarity concept was making my brain churn and I decided to dig into my essential oils stash and look for oils that are not available anymore.

Last year, doTERRA launched a Mother's Day Trio special of 5 ml oils: Kumquat, Red Mandarin and Sunny Citrus Blend.

I grabbed the Kumquat and splurged, putting 3 drops into my diffuser together with 1 drop of Blue Tansy, an expensive oil that was launched last year. The combination was something magical, and I felt that rarity concept manifest into my lungs.

This morning, I had gone into my account and gotten 2 Mother's Day collections (maximum 2 per account, you see), because these two will become rare oils, and I have no idea when they will be sold out. The Harmony Collection boasts Green Mandarin (can be used as a food preservative and good for the immune system!), Pink Pepper (I have always loved pink pepper for so many reasons, but calming and immune support make perfect sense) and Star Anise (digestion support and grounding), so I am really excited that these 3 will come with a booklet of 30 recipes and also to make perfume! What better gift than that! So I cannot wait for these to come in the mail.

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*That evening, we got the news that the Former First Lady Barbara Bush did pass away.

Videomarketing and diffusing

This past week, I went to a networking meeting dinner at the Women's Success Network, a non-profit I belong to since 2004. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, and it's a place where you learn, network and socialize. Last Wednesday, the presenter was a former news broadcaster who now owns her own business and teaches people how to do video marketing for their business.
Through her presentation, I learned a few things. When I have done videos on essential oils education, I have used a tripod and I kept on recording, because I didn't think it came out perfectly.

My other half had noticed in my videos that it didn't seem like I was looking at the camera directly, and through this woman's presentation, I realized that I was using the selfie mode and looking at the image instead of the camera lens itself, so this weekend, I did a couple of videos and managed to directly speak to the camera, just like on TV. Check it out here.

Now, editing the darned videos is truly a pain. I had to download two different apps to be able to cut some stuff and insert text at the end of the clips. I am still working on it.

My videos were about diffusing essential oils, which is the easiest way for someone to start using these precious gifts of the Earth. I sometimes forget that I, too, was once a newbie and had no idea what I was doing. And then I decided to do one in Portuguese too!

Sometimes, I wonder what my brain is doing, as it is spread out in so many directions. My cranial network fires at will!
There are so many pots on the stove and I don't want to overcook anything. I bet there are a lot of people out there feeling the same.