When it comes to stress coping strategies, Lavender is my favorite essential oil. Aromatherapy is a very effective way to reduce stress – here’s why.
Have you ever caught a whiff of perfume on a breeze and suddenly been filled with memories of another time or place?
Aromas have the power to evoke distant memories of people and places because of all our senses, the sense of smell is most strongly linked to the subconscious. Scents are capable of producing immediate, intense responses because they are processed by the part of the brain that controls memory and emotion.
Just a quick whiff of lovely Lavender calms nerves, quiets anxiety and promotes relaxation. Heck, even visualizing fields of waving lavender flowers will reduce stress!
Not only is Lavender a beautiful flower used in a wide variety of products like soaps and lotions, it’s unique flavor makes it a popular addition to chocolate, cookies and jams. It’s also one of two essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin, without first being mixed into a carrier oil. I often use it as perfume, dabbing it on my wrists, behind ears and under my nose so I continuously breathe in all it’s goodness.
Lavender is so gentle you can add a drop to a baby’s bath to calm them and help them (and you!) sleep longer. For a soothing, relaxing bath, try adding eight drops of Lavender oil to a full tub, or four drops a foot bath. Spraying essential oil mixed with water adds a pleasant fragrance to the room as well as calming the nerves and promoting a sense of well-being in everyone in it.
You also may want to keep stress at bay by sleeping with a ‘dream pillow’ filled with dried lavender. Dabbing lavender on the soles of your feet will also promote deep restful sleep.
Give lavender a try, and it’s sure to become one of your ‘go to’ stress coping strategies! And if you enjoyed this excerpt from Relief Beyond Belief; Exploring the World of Natural Healing, you’ll love the book – check it out here, I have created a special package for you! This value package includes a 150 page illustrated e-book exploring 29 therapies – from Acupressure to Yoga, downloadable videos with 22 Master Healer Interviews – 11 hours of healing you won’t find anywhere else – and a Guided Chakra Meditation MP3, even a coaching session with me! Regularly $97, now just $24.97!
Happy Valentine’s Day my friends! This has got to be one of my favorite ‘holidays’, because it focuses on love! If you aren’t in a relationship, indulge yourself the way you would want them to! Buy yourself the flowers and chocolate, make a special meal, or some other treat! The more love you bring into your life the more you attract to you, in every relationship!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Whether you have that special someone in your life now, or in the process of attracting them, this is a great day to let EVERYONE you love know how you feel about them. In fact why settle for just a day when we can celebrate love all month – year round for that matter!
The more you generate love in your heart, the more you’ll see it manifest in the world around you. And to think – it all began with you! So that’s where the love should also begin – with loving yourself! You absolutely have to fall in love with yourself, warts and all, before you attract someone who will love you as completely. Loving yourself unconditionally will encourage others to do the same, as well as being great training for you loving them unconditionally as well!
A great ritual to begin today — list 100 things you love and are grateful for each day (you’ll be surprised how quickly they add up!)
If you ARE in a relationship, try Abraham’s technique of listing all your favorite things about that person, like the things that attracted you in the first place. You’ll see more you like by doing this, guaranteed! Everyone loves to be appreciated – what a great gift to give! And again, share the love with yourself!
And while you’re at it, why not do an appreciation list for everyone you interact with on a regular basis? See the best in them, and they’ll show you their best.
Be the change you want to see in your world, and make every day a Happy Valentine’s Day!
I wrote Now & Zen; The Joy of Meditation because I have experienced so many benefits since making it part of my daily practice!
Benefits of include: – calms the mind – improves concentration – increased control over emotions, particularly anger – promotes a happy, positive attitude and workplace The physical effects of meditation are well documented – as breathing slows, heart-rate and blood pressure fall. Meditation boosts the immune system and counteracts the ill effects of stress. With this e-book you’ll learn all you need to know about meditation, how to do it and why you should. Bonus: Alexandria’s 30-minute Chakra-balancing Guided Meditation mp3 . Just sit back and relax your troubles away!
Last night I had such fun with a ‘create your life by scripting’ phone call I did with a group, I just had to share. It was my first time using this Abraham technique in a group setting, and I must say I felt it benefited from all the combined energy!
Scripting speaks it into being
Did you know you can create your life by scripting as a verbal practice as well as written? It works very much the same as the traditional process. Scripting is basically writing your life as you want it to be, as if you’re writing a play and you are the main character. How cool is that? You can be anything you want in your mind, which is your blueprint for what you intend to bring into your life! You also get to decide who plays the supporting roles to your leading lady/man! And where you get to live, who you share your home with, where it’s located, what you do for a living, the amount of money in your bank account, everything! Scripting is a great way to focus on what you want in a light carefree way that holds you in the vibrational place of receiving it, while also sending a clear request to the Universe. When doing it over the phone with others, it’s important to stay in character. You aren’t talking about how great it’ll be when these things happen – you’re talking about your life as if it’s happening now. Think of yourself as an actor studying their script for a role! The fun comes in when you really let yourself dream big and savor the feelings you know you’ll have when your dreams come to fruition. You don’t need a whole group of people – it works very well with a like-minded partner who is willing to take turns daydreaming out loud. Why not give it a try, and share your results here! In Light Alexandria
The Law of Attraction works, as you’ll discover as you follow this free video training! In this video you’ll discover how to cultivate an ‘attitude of gratitude’ and shift from negative habitual thinking to looking for the positive things in life, so you’ll attract more of them! Enjoy this video, and remember to use your affirmations. They are powerful instruments for change, but only if you actually use them. For fully learn how the Law of Attraction works, check out my Wishful Thanking program, which will guide you to fulfillment in all areas of your life! In this transformational online video course you will:
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