What got me through last week

When your plan goes out the window, like mine did last week, here’s what got me through…

I had a plan for this blog, and then Tuesday happened. While my plan went out the window, a few things did help get me through the week. And I want to share them with you. I want to share with you, some inspiration to help navigate the feelings and emotions you may be feeling post-election, post this week. And hopefully, as a result, take a little something away from what I’ve been doing.

Be called to…

Use your practice now.
Use your Essential Oils now.
Get on your mat and move now.
Get on your cushion and meditate now.
Write in your journal now.
Get out in nature now.
Do things together now.
Say a Prayer now.

We choose what we do:

Whether we choose Yoga, Meditation, Prayer, Essential Oils, Writing, high-vibe eating in our daily lives, we do so, so that we are equipped with the tools and practices to go-to when we need them most.

Now feels like that time, don’t you think?!

I moved through some rage this week. Some anger. Some sadness. I felt a big physical response in my body. I moved into inquiry: why have we made ourselves all so separate for so long? Why is there so much hatred? Where do I stand? How can I be more for this world?

My Oils and my practice served me deeply. So did my community. The aftermath has already brought forth some incredible conversations with family and friends. Intentions have been set. Prayers have been whispered. Oils have been diffused. All of these things have helped bring me back towards centre.

What have I been diffusing, you ask?

Frankincense: “The Oil of TRUTH” has been diffusing in our house all week. And a little dab on my crown (top of head). Frankincense is a highly sacred Oil, thousands of years old.

“Frankincense reveals deceptions and false truths. It invites individuals to let go of lower vibrations, lies, deceptions and negativity. This oil helps create new perspectives based on light and truth.” ~ from Emotions & Essential Oils, A Modern Resource for Healing.

I have rubbed Forgive ‘Renewing blend’ Essential Oil on my heart each morning. And I’m using Cheer ‘Uplifting blend’ throughout the day. (More on these below…)

I’ve been…

On my mat at 889 and at home, and on my knees. I’ve been out in the yellow leaves in my ravine; hugging my babies, and having really real conversations with my husband on where we stand individually and together on all of this. I’ve also been eating the highest-vibe foods I can get my hands on.

You have also been on my mind. Yoga + Meditation have been on my mind. Essential Oils have been on my mind. Most of all, I remember why we all practice and make the lifestyle choices that we do. We make them so that we can access “feeling good” on a daily basis.

Take care of you.

Use your Essential Oils and your Practice to serve you and take care of you.  Use them to wrap you in a warm cloak and keep you nurtured.

Let the oils raise your vibration and bring your cells what you need. Allow your physical yoga practice move you through blocks. Bring stillness to thoughts burning in your mind in mediation.

Be in this together.

And, lastly, a great note circulated through our 889 Happiness Team via email this week and the message was simple, “Now more than ever, it’s important to remember that we’re all on the same team. This weekend, and every week after, I encourage you to continue doing things together.”

I love this.
Do this. Do things together.

Here is a short video I’ve prepared for you, 889 Community:

With reverence,
Christine

PS: Try a Lovingkindness Meditation

If you’ve never meditated, click here to play a beautiful short Lovingkindness Meditation recorded by my sister Emily.

*about 9 minutes*

Christine is the co-founder of 889 Yoga, a mother, and a teacher. She is teaching twice weekly, a free Essential Oils Basics class: Tuesdays 6-7pm // Fridays 11:15 – 12:15pm // SIGN UP TODAY

*doTERRA Forgive Essential Oil: Promotes feelings of contentment, relief, and patience. Counteracts negative emotions of anger and guilt. Blend of Spruce Leaf, Bergamot Peel, Juniper Berry Fruit, Myrrh Resin, Arborvitae Wood, Nootka Tree Wood, Thyme Leaf, Citronella Herb

**doTERRA Cheer Essential Oil: Promotes feelings of optimism, cheerfulness, and happiness. Counteracts negative emotions of feeling down, blue, or low. Blend of Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Star Anise Fruit/Seed, Lemon Myrtle Leaf, Nutmeg Kernel, Vanilla Bean Extract, Ginger Rhizome, Cinnamon Bark, Zdravetz Herb

***Shop Frankincense and other doTERRA oils in-store and online at The 889 Shop

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