Life is busy! I am in utter shock every time another Friday rushes in. It makes me chuckle and completely frightens me, that every week, I wonder where the days have gone......and for that matter, what did I accomplish? I would like to say that my week was carefully planned and organized with a sound mind. However, let’s be honest, that totally didn’t happen!
Taking ownership of my days and what fills them is a choice. When life gets really busy, taking a step back to assess and prioritize what is important helps me get back on track. One of my favorite sayings is ‘willfully choose’…for example, I 'wilfully choose' to strength train regularly to maintain good health. I also ‘wilfully choose’ to indulge in Netflix and ice cream now and again. Those two words can be very powerful….instead of complaining about the life around you, take a look at the choices you have made.
As I type this, I realize it sounds like putting life in perspective is simple. Let me reassure you, if the stars are not aligned, I’m having a bad hair day or my coffee was made wrong in the drive through…..I need to some help to ground my emotions to think clearly.
Enter essentials oils.
My emotional wellness has been transformed since I began using essential oils. Essential oils are liquids that are distilled from plants and trees. They contain the essence, scent and healing properties of the plant and as mankind’s first medicine, they have been used for thousands of years to support emotional wellbeing. Right now, I don’t leave the house without Clary Sage, Frankincense and Black Spruce (and no, those are not the names of my children).
Leading a healthy and happy lifestyle can mean so many things. For me, it means consciously living in every moment, wilfully choosing to invest in myself physically and emotionally and being grateful for the life I have been blessed with.
Emily Sheldrake
HHW Branch Director - Haldimand
Young Living Essential Oils - Health and Wellness Advocate
