Ylang Ylang and July Ylang ylang is called the “flower of flowers.” The strikingly beautiful buds have welcomed bride and groom to the honeymoon bed for centuries, not to mention the aphrodisiac effect for those of us with a hankering for a floral aromatic palette. It has universal blending appeal, combining well with most other oils.
“Craft Your Own Magic Potion, an Aromatherapy Workshop” was born from my love of beautiful settings, rich aromas, innate creativity, igniting sparks around a table and nature’s healing power. Debi Lily, the event planning genius, has provided a most beautiful, peaceful and chic setting at DLLoft. Here’s the set-up: I have curated a banquet table of
The ego whispered with accusation. “Pick up your presence and hide it away.” “You don’t have to be seen.” “You won’t be able to speak at Idea Potluck* feeling this way.” “You can’t.” “Fein sick, no one will know.” “You’re not celebrated.” “You’re not worthy.” Shame attempted to smear itself over every inch of my
“I’m sorry.” “I forgive you.” Whether given in an audible voice or witnessed silently, they are the most powerful expressions of freedom a person can experience. “All the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming.” Helen Keller To be human is to be hurt by someone, at some time. We cannot escape this loss of innocence. You
In Social Media we’re swimming in images related to present moment living. Thank you, Eckhart Tolle, for raising our awareness of living in the present moment in “The Power of Now, a Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.” You helped a generation see truth during a time in history when we were moving at the speed of
Everyday, healthy breath Feels like rest or play or the quiet waters along a shoreline. The Inhale & Exhale traverse Quietly Slowly Rhythmically Fluidly Deeply Embodying the passageways of the throat, chest, back body and lungs; Arriving to the deep cavity that is the storage house of emotions, the gut. Breath A smorgasboard of possibilities
That was almost two years ago. Since then, my energy has been in a downward spiral. Resulting in drastic adaptations of my coaching practice and reducing the market lauch of my essential oil line, Capim Santo Alchemy, to a turtle’s pace. Just prior to having a pacemaker implanted, August 2011, my Electrophysiologist assured me the
From the moment I heard about The Fear Experiment (FE), the brain child of Saya Hillman, owner of Mac n’ Cheese Productions and proliferator of “A Life of Yes” mindset, my insides jumped with curiosity. Being fairly new to the Chicago area, I missed local shared experiences that tie people’s lives together. I was also an extremely
As a child, Christmas Eve was my most magical night of the year. Would I be able to sneak a peek at Santa? Lying in bed, listening to the festive noises of the older generations in my family, I swear I heard sleigh bells ringing and reindeer hooves on the rooftop. Seriously. Falling asleep, impossible.
