[Continued from last week.] There are a number of other oils that are beneficial for reducing stress, anxiety, and the concerns that accompany them. Palmarosa - Cymbopogon martinii Palmarosa oil is steam distilled from the grass and is a relative of lemongrass and citronella. It is usually pale yellow to pale olive, non-toxic, and like … Continue reading On stress & oils (Part 2)
There is no illness of the body apart from the mind. - Socrates In this era of electronics and fast paced instant living, we have little or not time to relax. In fact, many of us may not even know how to relax. We encounter more frequent use of pharmaceuticals to help us cope with day to … Continue reading On stress & oils (Part 1)
The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion. - Thich Nhat Hanh I meditated for the first time about 12 years ago. A co-worker gave me the advice, "Sit. Breathe. Clear your mind." Easy, right? When I got home later, I got out a big pillow, sat myself down, closed my … Continue reading On meditation and mindfulness
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear. - George Addair We moved here 6 months ago. We came for the nature, the beauty, the chance to grow into ourselves. We wanted rustic, open space, friends, and a community. What we found was a lot of tarnish and stains beneath the … Continue reading On old friends and newness
