ESSENTIAL EDGE
THE
NEWS OF THE WORLD LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS
Volume 4.3 | March 2014
Founder’s Message
DO WE REALISE what we have? We are part of a movement that is changing lives every day and in every corner of the world. From the D. Gary Young Foundation’s monumental work to a business plan that propels committed members to their dreams, Young Living is playing a remarkable role in the lives of individuals everywhere. Our world-class, unrivaled products replace despair with hope and a once-dimmed future with elevated brightness. This is our relentless pursuit to quality! Yes, we focus on having the best essential oils and health products Mother Nature can provide, but a movement based only on product is uninspired. Young Living’s greater ideal is laser-focused on giving people the tools to live a higher quality life, steeped in absolute abundance. Our essential oils—a true gift from God—are the perfect vehicle to fulfilling that ideal. This is why we do everything we do. This is why I travel to Somalia to discover and learn about the frankincense species. This is why we develop farms in different countries with many unique plants. This is why we built the world’s finest and most efficient distillery in the middle of the Idaho wilderness. In short, this is why we invest our time, energy, and resources, even at the expense of our bottom line. We believe that what we are doing is for a higher cause and can changes lives in a very real way. Steve Jobs said, “We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and everyone should be really excellent. This is our life. This is what we’ve chosen to do with our life. It better be worth it.” Young Living is what we have chosen to do with our lives. It’s an exciting time—and it’s worth it.
Celebrating YL’s New World-Class Distillery A GRAND, STATE-of-the-art facility deserves an equally grand ribbon-cutting ceremony—and that’s exactly how Young Living celebrated the world’s most technologically advanced distillery. Gathering at the Highland Flats Tree Farm in Naples, Idaho, in mid-February during the Winter Harvest with more than100 Young Living members and employees and guests from the local community, D. Gary Young ushered in a new era in distillation for the production of essential oils and proved that obstacles are no match for his illuminated vision. Gary opened the ceremony by individually recognising and praising the employees involved in making this project a reality, stating, “This would not have been possible without their contribution.” Many in the crowd were community members who had never experienced Young Living. Gary expressed his excitement and was thrilled to give them an introduction to essential oils. “I am happy that so many community members attended,” he said. “This is what I was really hoping we could do. I wanted people to come and see what we’re all about.” For the first time, semitrucks packed with chips can drive inside a heated building, where the chips are unloaded onto heated floors that melt the snow and ice and then are put into two 21,000-litre extraction chambers. These massive chambers can produce from 17-23 litres of oil per cook while using one-third the fuel of the older cookers at the other distilleries. The new equipment is the result of the latest innovation in distillery technology. An advanced computer program monitors both distillation chamber temperature levels and the steam-injection rate during the entire process. This increased control allows Young Living to further ensure the purity and potency of its world-class products. “This is the beginning for this type of technology,” said Aaron Raymond, director of Information Technology. “In fact, it is Gary’s vision to be able to remotely monitor and control the distillation process in our worldwide farms from global headquarters in Lehi.” A realisation of a dream come true for Gary, the new distillery completely eliminates the dangerous nightly drive in the semitruck over the treacherous roads to the distillery in St. Maries. Gary is safer, the distillation process is infinitely faster, and the essential oils have never been better!
Live Your Dream!
Visit YoungLiving.com/Convention for all the details.
2014 International Grand Convention FROM JUNE 23–27, join us and thousands of other passionate Young Living members in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a week of education, celebration, inspiration, and motivation. You may even extend your convention experience and join us for Lavender Days at our Mona, Utah, farm from June 28–29. The International Grand Convention is an immersive Young Living experience like no other. You will meet passionate, likeminded people; receive exclusive education from world-renowned experts; engage with top Young Living leaders; and discover how to live your dreams. We have pulled out all the stops to make this the most memorable convention yet, designed to help you discover your path to the personal and professional transformations of which you’ve only dreamed. International Registration If you are a member outside of the U.S., you may attend the convention for only $20 if you register before March 31! Register between April 1 and June 24 and pay only $99.
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Gary Young: A Somalian Adventure
This is the second of an expected five-part series highlighting real events from Gary’s frankincense exploration in Somalia, written by Gary himself. AFTER LANDING AT the Bosaso airport, an older gentleman with a cane walked up and greeted me, “Are you Dr. Young?” “Yes,” I replied. “I am Yusuf Ahmed. I am here to take care of you. Come with me.” I was amazed at how well he spoke English and greatly relieved at the same time, knowing that I would be able to communicate without frustration. We went outside, where we were greeted by more soldiers. There were three Land Cruisers waiting for us, and I was ushered into the middle one with one soldier sitting beside me holding his rifle in a very alert manner. There were four soldiers each in the car in front of me and behind me. Yusuf began to explain as we drove into Bosaso 2 kilometers away, “Dr. Young, people called from Hargyisa yesterday and told me about this American doctor who was coming to Bosaso to do some research.” In a very concerned voice, he continued, “I have arranged for you to stay in an enclosed compound, and I’ll be staying there
with you.” Then he asked, “What is it you really came here for?” “I came to see the frankincense trees and collect some resin to take back for research and identification,” I replied. “Well,” he said, “I can get you the resin, but as far as seeing the trees, that is not possible. You do not understand the logistics in order for you to travel 400 kilometers inland to the mountains and see the trees and collect resin samples. It could take weeks to contact the village chiefs and arrange for their people to take you, not to mention the security nightmare it would be.” “Well, let’s get started and see what happens,” I replied. “You are really insistent on going even with the extreme risk?” “Yes, I am. As I said, I did not come this far to turn back now or to return home and say, “Well, I made it to Somalia but did not see the trees.”
Gary with convoy that includes Chief Yusuf Ahmed (in yellow shirt), drivers, and two guards. The men are standing in front of a cave in Puntland, Somalia, where Boswellia fereana and carterii resins are stored and dried during the summer harvest.
The Smiths: A Family’s Quest For Life Having almost as many kids as sunlit hours in a day, Christa Smith simply did not have the time or energy to invest in pursuits outside of her home. Days were measured in diaper changes, completed homework assignments, and meals, not in minutes and hours.
So, how did this mother of 14—yes, a baker’s dozen plus one—from Oklahoma turn a passion for essential oils into a wildly successful Diamond venture that is changing so many lives so quickly? The answer is found in two words: simple and duplicable. “I have been forced to raise the bar in my business because of my lifestyle,” said Christa. “I had to make the classes fit my life and my schedule, which forced me to live by the motto: Keep it simple. Keep it duplicable.”
Raising the bar would be an understatement for what Christa has been able to do since January 2013, when she was a relatively new Silver. By creating a “perfect script and class” for her team to use in her place, Christa’s business began to grow without her and away from her and propelled her to Diamond in just 11 months—four of which were spent on doctor-mandated bed rest. “I work with people who use the script because it sets them up for faster success,” she explained. page 2
“I have the stories, I have the passion, I have the love, and I look for leaders who want to grow quickly; but they have to use the script. I don’t care who gets the glory; and if you don’t care who gets the glory, your business will grow.”
The Beginning of a Journey
Christa’s and her husband Jason’s lives changed forever in 2012 during a summer day at the local swimming pool. With most of the family playing, someone took five-month-old Malachi into the pool for splash time. As fate would have it that day, Malachi, whose immune system had recently been battered from RSV, contracted a serious virus from the pool water that would eventually mutate into four bacterial infections and leave doctors “waiting for Malachi to die.” Many young children from the community were sickened with the virus. One succumbed to the effects and passed away. It was not Malachi. Through the efforts, insight, and prayers of many, Christa walked out of the hospital with her healthy little boy two weeks later. Malachi’s wrenching struggle had opened Christa’s eyes and mind to the responsibility she was now feeling to share her experience. She knew then that she had to commit to Young Living. “Malachi helped me realise I had found answers,” said Christa. “There is nothing better than what Young Living can offer. This company is so incredibly powerful.”
The Week of Change
In August 2012, Christa joined many new Silvers in northern Idaho for the annual Silver Retreat. Christa saw firsthand the integrity of Young Living, its farms, its products, and its leaders. She was excited and ready. Then came the “aha” moment. “During the retreat we took a river-rafting trip. I remember vividly floating down the river and coming up on these huge trees that had fallen and blocked our route. I was thinking we’d get out of our rafts and walk around these massive trees. But instead of going around the trees, Gary came prepared with a chainsaw and chopped the trees
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It’s been a SUPER AMAZING journey. I’m just SO BLESSED BEYOND BLESSED that God brought me Young Living.” —Christa Smith
into pieces, and we kept on floating. “Seeing Gary do that was just really profound. I realised then that there’s no obstacle that can’t be handled.”
Family Business
“The reason it works for us is because it’s a family business,” said Christa. “My kids are involved, my husband is involved, and it’s a real team effort. I’m able to do this because of my family. “I have two goals. The first is to see everyone on my team pass me and do it faster than me. I’ve challenged my team to get to Diamond faster than me. That would be so awesome! My other goal, and I’m kind of serious about this, is to become Triple Royal Double Crown Diamond because I’ve got to have income to support my kids’ Young Living habits—specifically NingXia Red® and Nitro®.”
March Promotions 190 PV Reward – Order 190 PV and receive a free Thieves Bar Soap and Lemon 5 ml*.
250 PV Reward – Order 250 PV or more and receive a free Thieves Bar Soap, Lemon 5 ml, Bath & Shower Gel Base, and Sacred Mountain 15 ml*. Thieves Bar Soap: is fragrant with the rich aroma of the naturally cleansing Thieves essential oil blend. Lemon (Citrus limon): has a strong, clean, purifying citrus scent that is revitalising and uplifting. It consists of 68% d-limonene, a powerful antioxidant. It is delightfully refreshing in water and may be beneficial for the skin’s appearance.
Bath & Shower Gel Base: lets you exercise your creativity by adding the essential oil single or blend of your choice for a luxurious, personalised bath or shower experience. Simply add a few drops of the oil, mix and enjoy! Sacred Mountain: promotes feelings of strength, empowerment, grounding, and protection that are a result of being close to nature. *Conditions apply. Visit your Virtual Office for details.
Brava! A YL Success Story In Italy
FOR THE SECOND straight year, a donation from D. Gary and Mary Young has helped a young ballet student reach her dreams. During the 2013 Vancliffen International Ballet Competition in Bari, Italy, Noemi Castellaro, the donation’s benefactor, won the semiprofessional category and received a tuition scholarship to a special intensive training in Salzburg, Austria. Thanks to the Young’s donation, the Vancliffen Arts Foundation provided Noemi with room and board in Salzburg, where Noemi performed four solo dances that crowned her one of Noemi Castellaro the winners at the competition. Recently, Noemi signed her first professional contract with Korea Ballet and will continue to be taught by master coaches in Romania. The Vancliffen Arts Foundation would like to express its gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Gary and Mary for permitting them to continue to work in discovering young talents and opening the doors to their future. The Young’s donation was instrumental in Noemi’s success!
Recognition for January 2014
Bold = Newly Qualified
Young Living Leaders
DIAMOND Janette Gallagher (AUS) Artemis (AUS) Jdj & Ra Porker (AUS) PLATINUM Jennifer Moalem (AUS) Alan & Linda Simpson (AUS) Kathy Dempsey (AUS) Neena Love (AUS) Kim Thomson (AUS) GOLD Larissa Erzikov (AUS) Aleena Leah Simpson (AUS) Lee Mclellan (AUS) Chris Lewin (AUS) Living Dynamics Pty Ltd (AUS) Janet Knight (AUS) Maree Anne Holzheimer (AUS) New Frontier Botanicals (AUS) Margaret Rossi (AUS) SILVER Maria Jones (AUS) Aaron Hess (AUS) Mark Damian Seng Chai Song (AUS) Annthea Matheson (AUS) Menkit Prince (AUS) Bridge Of Love Australia (AUS) Mirella Alessio (AUS) Catherine T/A Cdg Trust Garro Newstart Health Supplies (AUS) (AUS) Nutrition And You (AUS) Claire & Paul Haywood (AUS) Ron Phythian (AUS) David & Elaine Von Pein (AUS) Sara Nadin (AUS) Essential Chi (AUS) Sharon & Andrew Wild (AUS) EssentialoilsonlineBiz (AUS) Sharon Neal (AUS) Girija & Hal Tropp (AUS) Sheena Hughes (AUS) Global Spirit Records (AUS) Suzanne McTier-Browne (AUS) Gorgeous & Home (AUS) Vibrant Choices (AUS) Hazel Holland Bowen Therapy (AUS)
New Product Now Available GET READY TO experience Young Living’s newly improved Thieves® Dental Floss—now available for purchase! Fresh breath is always important, and the new Thieves floss will more efficiently and effectively keep bacteria at bay. Made from stronger fibres that resist fraying and breaking, this hard-wearing floss easily glides between your teeth, making it more efficient in removing hidden particles and plaque. A new, innovative process saturates the floss twice, giving you two layers of essential oils—a perfect blend of Thieves and peppermint—to help freshen your breath as you floss. Along with its improved performance, the new Thieves floss offers a greater value with a 10-metre increase in length. That is 25 percent more floss at no additional cost to you. Now that is a reason to smile! Transform your oral care today by ordering Thieves Dental Floss. Primary Benefits
• Keeps bacteria at bay • Refreshing blend of Thieves and peppermint essential oils • Innovative process saturates the floss twice, giving two layers of essential oil protection • Easily glides between teeth to efficiently remove hidden particles and plaque
• Strong fibers that resist fraying and breakage Who Should Use Thieves Dental Floss?
• Individuals looking to support healthy teeth and gums • Individuals looking to freshen their breath Suggested Use • Floss teeth morning and night and after each meal. Complementary Products
• Thieves AromaBright® Toothpaste • Thieves Fresh Essence™ Plus Mouthwash • Thieves® Essential Oil Blend • Lemon Essential Oil Blend Single - Item no. 4463560 3 pack - Item no. 446402
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Young Living World News SOUTHEAST ASIA
A very special guest, Diamond Aditya Nowotny from Austria/Germany, graced Singapore with his presence and shared a lot of valuable lessons with our members about the Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture. The Southeast Asia Sky High Rewards Challenge just got even more exciting with an increase in the number of prizes. We are now sending the top 10 winners on an all-expense-paid trip in July to southern France that includes a tour of the Young Living Farm in Simianela-Rotonde. Other top winners, including those who place 11-30, will fly to the 2014 International Grand Convention in June! The contest runs until April 30.
CANADA
Young Living Canada started off 2014 with the addition of an exciting product launch that Canadians have been waiting for: Progessence Phyto Plus® was added to the market, and we are already seeing the high demand based on our current sales. Young Living Canada is looking forward to celebrating its one-year anniversary with an event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on March 16. This will be a can’t-miss event with fun and exciting speakers talking about Young Living products and businessbuilding techniques. This event will help propel the Canada market into the rest of the year.
Home Diffuser
OUR GOAL AT Young Living is to continually strive to provide the best member experience and service possible. We value your input and have received suggestions on ways to improve the performance of your Young Living Home Diffuser. page 4
EUROPE
We have seen a fantastic start to the new year with our successful New Year Tour across Europe and the launch of new products such as the Starter Kits and many new nutritionals! We also celebrated the launch of new websites for Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic; and we are looking forward to presenting more websites in the following months! Our “Share to Win” contest is still running until the end of March. The response from our members is fantastic, and we are looking forward to congratulating the successful participants for winning their way to the 2014 International Grand Convention! We are proud to have hosted two events in England and Scotland with Michael and Connie McDanel, Royal Crown Diamonds from the U.S.! Attendees were captivated by their program, “Creating a Lifestyle of Advantages.” We are looking forward to many more exciting events across Europe such as the grand opening of Sweden on April 26 and a series of events across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland with special guest Dr. Olivier Wenker! In April, we will also be welcoming Dr. Luba Vozar as a guest presenter for two special Beauty School training events in Germany and Austria! More information will be coming soon. Use Only Distilled Water The Young Living Home Diffuser Operations Manual currently recommends using “purified or distilled water,” however, we recommend using only distilled water in the diffuser for optimal performance. Clean the Home Diffuser after Each Use Inside the Home Diffuser reservoir, at the bottom of the well is the small, metallic, circular ultrasonic plate. Over time, essential oil residue or particulate in the water may build up on the ultrasonic plate, reducing the effectiveness and performance of the diffuser. For this reason we recommend cleaning the Home Diffuser after each use.
AUSTRALIA
Achieving Gary’s vision of getting Young Living products into every household continues to be our key driver in 2014. We will achieve this vision through people development and the development of business leaders. We are putting in place a number of initiatives to attract, engage, develop, and retain talented business leaders. The combination of duplicable business and product sharing systems operated by dynamic business leaders will add to the exciting growth opportunities in Australia. Our positioning statement is “We are people led, customer centric, and product focused.” We know that if we execute with excellence in these three areas, we will have an outstanding business.
JAPAN
In March, the youngest Diamond in the world—and a rising star—Adam Green will come to Japan and present seminars and leadership training to Japanese members. Don’t miss these exciting movements in Japan!
Upcoming Global Events Raindrop Training March 22 Moncton, CAN
Discovering Nature’s Remedies March 22 Birmingham, AL
Introductory Meetings March 3 Bellevue, WA
March 4 Pleasanton, CA March 5 Albuquerque, NM March 6 Denver, CO Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Spanish) March 17 Phoenix, AZ March 18 Baton Rouge, LA Austin, TX (Spanish) March 19 Sarasota, FL March 20 Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN
Hormone Health for Families tour ADELAIDE
Monday, 3rd March Stamford Grand Glenelg 2 Jetty Road, Glenelg Room: Ballroom 1 & 2
PERTH Cleaning Instructions From the Manual To ensure proper performance, it is highly recommended that you clean the ultrasonic plate of the Home Diffuser after each use. If essential oil begins to build up on the ultrasonic plate, gently wipe it off using the included cleaning sponge or a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. If essential oil begins to build up on the clear lid, gently wipe it off using mild soap and water only. (Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives to clean the plastic housing.) Notice: When removing excess water from the reservoir, pour from the rear of the diffuser to avoid spilling on the operating buttons or getting water in the internal air inlets. If water leaks into the air inlets, it will spill out through the bottom of the diffuser.
Tuesday, 4th March Pan Pacific Perth 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth Room: Grand River Ballroom West
SYDNEY
Thursday, 6th March North Ryde Golf Club Twin Road, North Ryde Room: Auditorium
MELBOURNE
Friday, 7th March Novotel Glen Waverley 285 Springvale Road Glen Waverley Room: Monash & Waverley
BRISBANE
Saturday, 8th March The Pavillion Function & Conference Centre Allan Border Field 1 Greg Chappell Street Breakfast Creek Room: Captain’s Room