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Young Living Volume 4.2 February 2014
THE CONCEPT OF abundance has always intrigued me: it’s the idea of having enough love, compassion, time, and resources to be able to be the person you are hoping to become. Do you have enough love to give to those you love? Do you have enough compassion toward those who are in need? Do you have enough freedom of time to do what you really want to do? Do you have enough resources to accomplish your goals and to bless others? If I were to ask these questions to each Young Living member, the answers would vary in content and confidence. However, what I do know is that Young Living can lead you to an abundant life. In the network marketing industry—and specifically with Young Living—there is no identifiable limit to what you can earn, and I’m not just talking about money. It is the law of attraction; and in an industry that is dependent on relationships, you will attract what you desire, seek after, and commit to being. Your attitude is everything, and you have to believe that whatever it is you’re pursuing, you will make it happen. It will take time but the rewards will come. Be committed to the process. Know and believe in your “whys”—and make them bigger than money. Money will not motivate you during the journey that will inevitably be paved through canyons, thick fog, and difficult terrain. But when you look back on the journey from the realization of your accomplishment, you will have become the person you once dreamed of becoming. Believe in yourself. Believe you can make a difference. Believe in Young Living!
Obsessed With Quality By Jared Turner
Chief Global Sales Officer
GARY YOUNG IS absolutely obsessed with quality. I’ve witnessed his unwavering commitment countless times—most recently in Highland Flats, Idaho, at our newest distillery. Young Living invests millions of dollars in farms, distilleries, labs, chemists, etc., all to protect the integrity of our oils and the trust you have invested in us. This investment is not a decision most companies make because it directly impacts their profitability. At Young Living, we will take much less in our bottom line as a company so that you can have much more certitude in quality as members. The current management team is completely aligned with Gary, and we will never waiver in terms of meeting his highest standards of quality. I welcome each of you to be bold in sharing this message. Ask to meet other companies’ analytical chemists; ask to visit their farms, labs, and distilleries; ask if their company owners are absolutely obsessed with quality and if they make it their mission in life. Gary’s passion is inspiring and contagious. We have your back. Gary has your back. Be bold and let the oils speak for themselves. *Article from a Facebook post from Idaho after Jared participated in the Winter Harvest.
The very first distillation at the Highland Flats distillery and the first known distillation of Ponderosa Pine.
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Come celebrate the world’s first fully automated, state-of-the-art distillery. February 15 — 4–9 p.m. Young Living Highland Flats Tree Farm Naples, Idaho Register for this FREE event at highlandflatschristening.eventbrite.com
IN JANUARY, YOUNG Living’s newest distillery became operational at the Highland Flats tree farm, and a different Winter Harvest experience was ushered in. But there was more—something spectacular: a realization of a dream that founder D. Gary Young has had for many years. This new oil-extracting facility is in fact state-of-the-art—the world’s first automated distillery. Everyone who comes to experience the Seed to Seal process will stand in amazement while working in the most advanced distillery in the world. The truck bay in the new distillery building is 85 feet long and 52 feet wide. It is fully insulated with heated floors—not to warm frozen toes but to melt snow and ice in the chips for a more manageable distillation. For the first time, the semitrucks can drive inside a heated building, where the chips can be unloaded and then packed into the two 21,000-liter extraction chambers. For those who have experienced a previous Winter Harvest, they will be amazed and thrilled to unload without heavy coats and hats to protect them from the miserable cold, blowing
snow, and cutting wind. These huge chambers can produce anywhere from 17–23 liters of oil per cook while using one-third of the fuel. The new distillery also completely eliminates Gary’s nightly drive in the semitruck over the treacherous winding roads and hairpin turns on snow and ice to the distillery at the farm in St. Maries, which could take anywhere from three to seven hours. Gary is safer; the distillation process is infinitely faster; and the essential oils have never been better. Indeed, the new distillery is a realization of a dream come true.
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A Spotlight to Brighten Hong Kong IF HONG KONG residents didn’t know who Young Living’s founder was before this year, they certainly do now. From airport kiosks to newsstands, supermarkets, and convenience stores, D. Gary Young became a household name throughout the vibrant region in early January with a cover feature in the popular magazine LifeStyle Journal. Written by respected journalist Peter Wong, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, the wonderfully written and validating three-page spread titled “Gary Young: the man who is willing to bridge and communicate between nature and humankind” shines light on the direct-sales industry specific to essential oils, Gary’s history of pioneering essential oils in the United States, and Young Living’s role as the leader in producing and distributing the world’s best essential oils. The feature also includes “I DO NOT have a very insightful question and answer retirement plans; there portion with Gary. The magazine cover features Gary and the are A LOT of plants I headline: “Heavenly Created; Return to Nature with still need to discover.” Oils: An Exclusive Story with Young Living Founder -D. Gary Young Gary Young.”
Young Living’s Antiaging Secret By Luba Vozar, PhD
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NO LONGER IS antiaging only about reducing fine lines. A complete, youthful, Enhance the power of Boswellia Wrinkle Cream or any Young healthy skin profile begins with keeping your face hydrated to promote an even Living moisturizer by adding texture and tone. five drops of these essential The signs of aging are influenced by oils: a few different factors and should be thought of as a complex process. We recognize intrinsic or chronological aging as Clary Sage (to hydrate and regulate) & Neroli (to tone) the passage of time that is influenced by our genetics. Extrinsic aging is accelerOR ated by the amount of exposure to the Palmarosa (to regenerate) sun, as well as by our personal habits. & Rose (to hydrate and tone) Hormonal or catabolic aging depends on hormonal changes and is easily recognized by the increase of facial sagging. An array of skin-damaging enemies surround each of us—that is why it is always beneficial to incorporate in your skin-care regimen a combination of Young Living essential oils and carrier oils, lotions, or creams. Essential oils affect the body, mind, and psyche and help activate the life of your skin. In addition to essential oils, Young Living also offers a wonderful variety of moisturizing creams that can help promote beautiful, healthy skin. One of my favorites is Young Living’s Boswellia Wrinkle Cream because it moisturizes and reduces the appearance of fine lines with youthpromoting ingredients. Boswellia Wrinkle Cream contains MSM, which supports healthy collagen and an even skin tone. The added wolfberry seed oil supports hydration and helps soothe irritated or sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid supports balanced moisture in the skin. Grape seed extract, calendula, aloe vera, and shea butter—in combination with Geranium, Ylang ylang, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Sandalwood essential oils—all play a key role in rejuvenating your skin. Essential Edge News
Congratulations to the top point earners in our Drive to Win North America promotion! Each winner will attend an all-expense-paid Young Living Hawaii adventure! Here’s what else they’ve won: 1st place: Sharnael Wolverton—Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2nd place: Hoogeveen Health Center—$10,000 3rd place: Jessica Gianelloni—$7,500 th 4 place: Christopher Tornack—$5,000 5th place: Hannah & Blaine Crews—$2,500 To see the complete list of winners and prizes, visit youngliving.com/drivetowin.
Gary Young: A Somalian Adventure This is the first of an expected five-part series highlighting real events from Gary’s frankincense exploration in Somalia, written by Gary himself. PART 1
I SPENT EIGHT years trying every angle possible to get into Somalia to see the frankincense trees, applying for visas, and being turned down countless times, all while my friends, colleagues, and sweetheart kept saying to me, “Gary, this seems crazy. Why do you want to go to Somalia? It is so dangerous.” Yes, I saw the news and read the newspapers. No matter what the response, the consequences, or the outcome, I just want to know the truth so that when what I say is repeated, I know it is the truth. It is easy to defend documented truth, and that is what I desire for anyone who might Gary realizes his dream to visit the frankincense groves be challenged. in Somalia. Where does Boswellia frereana grow? In what conditions does it grow? How and when is it harvested and how long does it take? Who does the harvesting? How many grades are there and who determines that? How did it get from the trees to me? Where does Boswellia carterii grow? What are the growing differences between the two trees? I just had to see it. I had to know. That meant that I had to go to Somalia. There just had to be a way, and I knew that God would provide. As I sat down on the plane on the last leg of my journey, I started talking to myself again. “Was a simple grove of frankincense trees really worth the price I was paying? If I die, will the information really mean anything to anyone? Would my discoveries even make it out of Somalia to the world?” That was a sobering thought. “So, why am I doing this? Look at the companies out there selling synthetic cut perfume oils, calling them 100 percent certified therapeutic, doing well, and making a lot of money; but they are not here. Nobody else would take this risk, nor do they care about the truth. They just spin their lies and people buy them. Gary checks to see if this tree is frereana or carterii. No, this can’t be worth it.” Just then I heard this still, small voice in my head that said, “You know what matters the most. You can sleep with the peace of knowing the truth and that it will stand forever, regardless of how people perceive it. I AM TRUTH AND YOU ARE NOT ALONE.” I felt comforted.
Young Living Leaders Hall of Fame Bold = Newly Qualified
CROWN DIAMOND Fuller Life (SGP) DIAMOND Patricia Gwee (SGP) Tan Kai Hiang (SGP) PLATINUM
Ho Chee Hong (SGP) The Light Goes On (SGP) GOLD
Aw Constance Marie (SGP) Bee Hoon Eng (MY) Boon Ling Choy (MY) Chai Chee Ong (MY) Charlene Tan (SGP) Chia Puay Hoon (SGP) Choon Thai Cheong (MY) Christina Wan Huey San (SGP) David Liew Kian Yuen (SGP) Deanna Koh (SGP) Donna Lim (SGP) Donna Tan (SG) Eleen Tong Yan Ngoh (SGP) Elke Wollschon (MY) Ewe Hin Lim (MY) Faith Teo/ Teo Choun Hwee (SGP) Foo Siow Huei (SGP) Francis Poon Ngo Lai & Quek Sze Puay (SGP) Gan Kuew Lin (MY) Hwee Boon Koh (SGP) Hwei Leng Pang (MY) Jayesh Parekh (SGP) Jessie Neo (SGP) Jihan Saleh Kinnear (SGP) Joliene Bridget Chen (SGP)
Foong Pooi Yee (MY) Huang Hsin Keen Geene (SGP) Jennifer Sy Lim (MY) Pang Kim Choo (SGP) Sheena Ling (SGP) Yonie Bonawi (SGP) Yoon Yung Chen (MY) Yvonne Zee (SGP)
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Juak Lai Teo (SGP) Kiew Cha Moi (SGP) Kok Wai Hoi (MY) Kun Yam Thong Temple (MY) Lee Hock Seng (SGP) Lee Hock Soon (SGP) Lee San Chang (MY) Lee Wai Ching (SGP) Leonard Ow/Mardiana Ismail (SGP) Linda Poh (SGP) Ling Ai Teng (MY) Luana Navarro (SGP) Ma Pau Lin (MY) Marissa Loh (SGP) Melissa Zecha (MY) Nasrullah Amin (SGP) Norlizah Ali/ Noor Azhar Parnen (SGP) Ng Geok Siang (MY) Ng Wei Suan (MY) Norasyikin Binte Roslan (SGP) Noorsaadah Binte Noordin (SGP) Nyit Kiew Leong (MY) Pian Pian Lim (MY) Quek Chee Nam (MY) Raja Rahmah Raja Idris (SGP)
Rivina Gianchand (SGP) Sarine Rajagukguk (SGP) Shamala Tan (SGP) Sheryl Arun Murthy (SGP) Shiqin Jamie Wong (SGP) Sie Hun Sim (MY) Simon Ng (SGP) Soh Ai Choo Helena (MY) Soh Fiona May Leng (SGP) Sok Ha Ho (MY) Stephanie Choo (SGP) Sri Mulyadi (SGP) Sum Tong Ng (SGP) Susan Toh (SGP) Tai Mui How (SGP) Tan Hwee San (SGP) Tan Seow Teng (SGP) Thia Woon Ling (SGP) Toh Sue Hwa (SGP) Wong Chuo Ding (SGP) Wong Guat Kin (MY) Wong Siew Yen (MY) Yanni Tan (SGP) Yoon Yung Chen (MY) Zuraida Bte Neti (SGP)
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Khairul Ariffin (SGP) Cherie Tseng (SGP) Chin Foong Teng (MY) Chua Hong Ling (SGP) Chuwen Huang (SGP) Claudia Hofmaier (SGP) Cynthia Teo (SGP) Daniel Tze Hui Tan (SGP) Fee Boey & Nigel Pendrigh (MY)
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Young Living’s World News SOUTHEAST ASIA
The Core Wellness Tour with guest speaker Dr. Olivier Wenker was a huge success! Dr. Wenker talked about the devastating effects of obesity and how to fight them, the new sensation called NingXia Nitro™, and pain management with essential oils. The tour started off with a half-day event in Singapore and concluded with evening meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Jakarta, Indonesia. At the Singapore event, we recognized the region’s newest Diamonds: Patricia Gwee and Kai Tan. In March, Royal Crown Diamond Michael McDanel will return to the region to conduct wellness and business-building presentations. He will be in Singapore on March 4 and in Malaysia on March 6.
JAPAN
January kicked off what is sure to be a very prosperous year for Young Living Japan! We were very pleased to have Dr. Peter Minke tour seven cities in Japan, including a first visit to Okinawa. During
the tour, Dr. Minke gave fabulous presentations, including “Family First Aid with Essential Oils” and “A Wellness Approach to Allergies.” During the tour, the new Thieves® AromaBright™ Toothpaste was pre-sold prior to the official launch in February. On January 1, we also introduced the newly formulated Believe™ essential oil to the market.
AUSTRALIA
February brings a new way of sharing Australia’s favorite essential oils: Peppermint, Thieves, Peace & Calming, Lavender, and Lemon essential oil sample packets are now available and will send any prospect off with a memorable impression. Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste, 15-ml Sacred Frankincense, and 15-ml Stress Away are also now available! Dr. Dan Purser will join the Aussie team for the upcoming Hormone Health for Families tour beginning March 3. His presentation will include great insights into assisting your family. Visit YoungLiv-
ing.com/en_AU for additional information and registration.
CANADA
As Young Living Canada closes its first year, we are very grateful and proud of the members and leaders who have embraced the challenges and have continued to share Young Living with everyone they meet. Young Living Canada experienced phenomenal growth with a recordbreaking year and looks forward to what this year has to offer. Many exciting events are already planned to support our members across the country, and we will focus on expanding our growth into eastern Canada with more events than usual in 2014.
EUROPE
exciting products new to the European market, and hear about the latest developments in essential oil research from local leaders and renowned experts, including Marc Schreuder, Young Living vice president of research and formulations. We will soon announce the dates for the Provence farm harvest! Young Living oil enthusiasts across Europe are excited to discover the birthplace of Young Living, visit the home of the YL Provence collection, and explore the wonders of the surrounding area. The Provence region of France, known for its fragrant, high-quality lavender, is where Gary Young learned the art of distillation and where his passion for building Young Living began. Visit YLProvence.com for more information!
Long-time members, as well as many people new to Young Living and essential oils, have embraced the opportunity of attending our New Year Tour meetings across Europe. Attendees were the first to experience the new Starter Kits, discover
DGYF: Hope In Action By Don Clair
Director, D. Gary Young Foundation
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THE D. GARY Young Foundation is growing rapidly and is making the world a better place in many ways. When we look at the Young Living Academy, we tend to focus just on the children. Yes, our goal is to help them, but there is more to share with you. This year, parents of Young Living Academy students formed the Central Parent Committee (CPC). This group of dedicated Young Living Academy parents is committed to helping their children get the best education possible and to support the school financially. The CPC recently held their first fundraiser for the academy. For $1, parents and visitors were treated to a great event that focused on celebrating Ecuador’s colorful and cultural diversity. Attendees enjoyed tasty donated food, and a group of professional folk dancers performed for the students and their families. One of the academy teachers is a member of the professional folk dance group and was instrumental in organizing all of the dance arts. The CPC’s event was richly successful! The community now embraces the school and values the opportunities that education brings. Most significantly, the CPC took the initiative to make a difference in their community and raised $1,000 to buy new musical instruments for the school, including a drum kit, a guitar, a bass, and amplifiers. Remember to register for the special D. Gary Young Foundation event during the 2014 International Grand Convention. It will be a night to celebrate! Watch for registration information at DGaryYoungFoundation.org.
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Checkmate!
CHESS. THE INTRIGUING mind-exhausting game of strategy enjoyed by men and women of all ages in parks and classrooms across the world has found a new home: the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah. On January 18, 66 K-12 students and their families, friends, and teachers embarked on a day filled with brain stimulation, competition, and just plain fun during the Young Living-sponsored chess tournament. To no one’s surprise, Josef and Jacob Young finished in 1st and 3rd place in their respective age groups! Congratulations, Josef and Jacob! In all, almost 200 people came to the farm and enjoyed wagon rides, bounce houses, and distillery tours.
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Singapore February 2014 Issue
Message from the General Manager A member asked me once before why they should take NingXia Red or NingXia Nitro when they don’t need any more energy than they already have. This would be a fair enough question if the only purpose of these two amazing products is for energy. It seems that energy drinks have permeated our society here in Singapore to the point that all health-related beverages are compared against them. This is unfortunate as so many drinks, and especially NingXia Red and Nitro, have health benefits that far exceed a simple energy kick.
Core Wellness with Dr. Oilivier Wenker
18th January at Suntec Convention Centre was our much anticipated Core Wellness event with Dr. Olivier Wenker. Our Singapore crowd woke up to a wonderful morning of fun learning as guest speaker, Dr. Olivier covered on the importance of wellness and how we can incorporate our favorite Young Living products when achieving a healthy body and heart. We were also excited to recognize our very own Singapore Diamonds, Patricia Gwee and Kai Tan, as well as our newest Platinum, Richard Ho. This event is also the exciting launch of the much anticipated NingXia Nitro and Slique Bar and members got their chance to purchase their very first boxes to try. So the next time you are planning for your daily health regimen, don’t forget to add these two must-have items in! Excited Singapore members at our early morning event.
Rather than compare the NingXia infusions to energy drinks, I see them as being in a class all their own. These are drinks that promote wellness, vitality and optimal performance. The nutrients in NingXia Red and NingXia Nitro do not simply give a jolt of energy, they help your body operate at peak efficiency. I personally have benefited from the power of NingXia Red on a trek I took with some friends a number of years ago up Mount Barney, the highest point in Queensland, Australia. Although I am very experienced in long hikes and high elevations, I was a little under prepared for this particular trek. Although I had packed food for the hike, I had not packed nearly enough. However, I was careful to pack a number of sachets of NingXia Red to drink while on the trail. What an amazing lifesaver this was, too! At one point, about half way up the mountain, I felt drained in ways I was not accustomed to. Without the proper energy-providing foods that I normally take on long hikes with me, I was seriously concerned that I would not be able to complete the hike. Even though I did not have much experience at that time with NingXia Red I drank two sachets in the hopes that the energy provided would be enough to get me back down to the base of the mountain. BOOM! Almost immediately I could feel a surge of energy from the NingXia Red that I had not felt from other energy foods. Not only did I then decide to continue the hike, but actually ascended the summit before the others in my party. This experience alone has made me a tried and true believer in this product. I will never be without my NingXia Red now. Are NingXia Red and NingXia Nitro energy drinks? Yes, in that they provide the nutrients that your body needs to function at optimal levels. They are not quick-hit, caffeineloaded, artificial energy drinks. But they are so much more than that as well. They are rich nutrient infusions that help you enjoy great physical and cognitive performance. NingXia Red promotes good health, while NingXia Nitro promotes cognitive function and awareness. If you have not tried these amazing products, I encourage you to do so. You may not be climbing mountains in the near future, but the increased health, stamina and cognitive ability needed to climb mountains can be enjoyed every day with these two amazing sister products.
Guest Speaker Dr. Olivier Wenker. The wide range of products covered at the morning session.
YL Singapore Staff (L to R): Azura, Nadiah, Jonathan, Karen, Angel, Cierra
YL members with Guest Speaker Dr. Oilvier Wenker: (Lto R) Patricia Gwee (Diamond), Dr. Olivier Wenker, Diane Bell, Frances Fuller (Crown Diamond)
One Drop Team : (L to R) Gennet Song (The Light Goes On, Platinum), Deanna Koh (Silver), Trena and Yvonne.
YL members with Guest Speaker Dr. Oilvier Wenker.
Will, Nadiah and YL Singapore’s newest Silvers!
One of our newest Diamonds, Patricia Gwee!
Gennet Song of The Light Goes On, Platinum!
Best of health!
Members listening attentively to Dr Olivier Wenker’s useful health tips.
Singapore members making their purchases for the newly launched NingXia Nitro and Slique Bar!
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Will Halterman General Manager Young Living South East Asia
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Singapore February 2014 Issue
South East Asia Core Wellness Tour: Young Living Holds Its First Ever
January marked another milestone for South East Asia as we held our very first Jakarta, Indonesia meeting. Steve Astin from Global HQ and guest speaker, Dr. Olivier Wenker, joined us for this very successful tour. We were amazed by the great turn out at the meeting at Ritz Calrton Jakarta, proving once again how leaders and members are working hard to turn Gary’s vision of bringing essential oils to every household in the world into a reality. Throughout the meeting, members gained practical tips & information on essential oils by Dr. Olivier Wenker. We are very thankful for the warm welcome of our Indonesia members and for the support of Singapore leaders Patricia Gwee, Linda Poh, Sarine Rajagukguk, Geene Huang and Jessie Neo for making the event happen, We look forward to the next Jakarta meeting in April! Amazing turnout at both Malaysia & Indonesia legs of the Core Wellness Tour.
Success in Six Updates
As Success in Six Year 3 continues, we are happy to congratulate the region’s newest achievers who have reached their goals in less than six months! Each of them has qualified to receive their very own Aroma Complete Kit. Congratulations to our latest Success in Six Qualifiers: Quek Chee Nam, Route #1 Silver in Six Achiever (MY) Advanced to the rank of Silver within 3 months of becoming Senior Star
Norlizah Ali/ Noor Azhar Parnen, Route #1 Silver in Six Achiever (SG) Advanced to the rank of Silver within 5 months of becoming Executive
Let’s hear it from our Success in Six Achievers... Susan Toh, Route #1 Silver in Six Achiever (SG) Advanced to the rank of Silver within 3 month of becoming Executive “It is such a journey using Young Living Essential Oils! “Each day I learn something new in life. Believing “ I CAN DO IT “ As I always believe in “ Do good and good will come to you”. Thus I am always glad to receive all the ‘Thank you” voices from people I have helped so far. There are so much amazing results using YOUNG LIVING Essential Oils. I love to help people and learn through all their wonderful experiences. My personal experience with YLEO, is that it has helped me to balance and normalize my high blood pressure and high cholestrol within a 3-month period even my GP has been amazed by the great results. My favourite essential oil blend is Young Living’ s JOY and I have been using it as my personal perfume. Just like the beautiful name, I love to bring “JOY” to people in my life and the people I meet. Deep in my heart, I thank D.GARY YOUNG for his wonderful work. I would also like to thank my sister, KAREN TOH SUE HWA, for always being there for me. It is always fun working with you. “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy: they are the charming gardeners who has make our souls blossom”. Netty Pang, Route #1 Silver in Six Achiever (MY) Advanced to the rank of Silver within 1 month of becoming Star
I am glad and thankful to Young Living for all the joy & harmony that it brings to my family after using the essential oils.
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