Issue 17
February 2012
Reformatting your Energetic Architecture using Essential Oils By Mindy Green Aromatic plants have been used throughout time in medicine, cosmetic care, spiritual practices and ritual ceremonies. For nearly a century, modern science has known that the chemical constituents found in essential oils have therapeutic value, and that essential oils offer a multitude of chemical constituents that are effective against a wide variety of pathogens. Recent photographic technology that magnifies plant secretory cells gives us an intimate look at the amazing structures that produce these remarkable essential oils. The biological activities of these components have been well researched and are potential healing adjuncts in holistic and integrative medicine as well as conventional palliative care. Through their scientific analysis and obvious efficacy in treating different disorders, it is reasonable to view them as potent healing agents for the physical body. There are various applications and implications of these functional fragrances in wide ranging therapies from traditional medicine to spa application, and they are being effectively used throughout the world in medical facilities that have open-minded health policies. This information is useful and progressive from the perspective of today’s need to revamp most medical models, but healing the physical body is only one aspect of true healing. With the new millennium’s foray into quantum healing and psychoneuroimmunology, science has proven what many ancient healing traditions have inherently known – that dis-ease begins with emotional/spiritual disharmony that later manifests as physical symptoms. Essential oils offer us more than the physicality of their biological activity. These same chemical constituents and their aromas offer the opportunity to create a deeper wholeness through balancing body, mind and spirit, thus allowing us the opportunity to achieve true and lasting health. Essential oils can heal at both a cellular and spiritual level, weaving the two into a wholeness that is undeniable and inseparable.
Human beings all share a biological familiarity with plants. Our physical bodies have evolved over countless generations with plant allies as food, medicine and spiritual partners. Our cells are encrypted to recognize the chemical constituents in plants and utilize them in the most efficacious ways. Though we may have strayed in the last hundred years or so through the use of newly developed chemical food substitutes and pharmaceuticals, we are still inherently programmed to distinguish these compounds, and it benefits us greatly to consume and utilize them in a variety of ways. Dis-ease, at its most basic core (the emotional level), occurs through the perception of separation from Spirit. This is the deepest misconception that humans buy into, and it is arguably the thing that ultimately makes us ill. Many researchers in the field of quantum healing have proven that we need not be victims of our DNA and that we have the ability to heal ourselves at the deepest levels (see Bruce Lipton, The Biology of Belief). I believe that plant scents have a vital role in this arena. Every culture with a long history of traditional healing has one thing in common: that of breath practices. It is commonly acknowledged that this is the doorway to prana, chi, and life force. The word “inspire” means to breathe in, but also to possess and emanate passion. In the Greek language, spirit and wind are the same word. We all share inspiration, our breath, and it hangs in the ethers. Aroma is the link between spirit and matter, between what is physical and what is unseen. It taps our deepest emotions and carries us to our oldest memories. Through the aroma of plants we are offered something less concrete but just as real - the opportunity to connect to nature and our own Source Energy, and the reminder that we are whole at our truest level. It is here that we create our own spiritual (Continued on page 2)
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wholeness and Wellth.
The Ancients have associated certain plant fragrances with being able to link us more effectively with the When we consider that the process of olfaction occurs body of knowledge that lies within us all – that which in the limbic brain, it makes sense; this primitive brain, is our birthright as living souls in physical form. One which is often referred to as the reptilian brain, might be so bold as to connect this portion of the mind with the link to All Knowledge, or as we processes memory and emotion. We unconsciously monitor the air around us were told in Star Wars, The Force. Some with every breath we take, sniffing out "If we comprehend of these recognized sacred scents in the possibilities that affect our very the beneficial effects history include rose, frankincense, survival – food, danger, mating and sandalwood, palo santo, cedar and of an aromatic more. Modern day physicians countless others, depending upon what meadow acknowledge that mood is most plants are native to specific cultural effectively and quickly changed through full of fragrant plants, regions. Even the most common the sense of smell. Pleasant aromas can we realize the kind of essential oils -- such as lavender, uplift the spirit and reduce stress which mutual support geranium or ylang -- can have spiritual accounts for up to 90% of medical connotations, especially if they are that takes place visits. Stress reduction is the first step in among living things." aromas that you find appealing, finding peace within, and it is waiting connecting and comforting. -Rudolf Stein for us with every fragrant breath at our disposal when we are among plants. Whatever scents you choose, utilizing them in a way that helps you calm, Emotional pain, the precursor to center and breathe more deeply will help physical imbalance, resides in the you to listen to your own inner voice, the cellular memory of our bodies. Many aspects of place with all the answers you will ever need. quantum healing show us that it is possible to reformat the energetic patterns that create imbalances. Scent is a We are living in a time of transformation which will communication system that holds information; given rebirth us into a more enlightened era. This new cycle the right aromas, this communication system has the of creativity is calling forth ways in which we can ability to unravel false beliefs about ourselves that keep become fundamentally more of who we are meant to us separate from our impeccable and perfect be. It requires a great deal of letting go of old routines uniqueness. These aromas have the ability to recreate and philosophies, ushering in new dynamics of the fractal blueprint that allows us to find balance and presence and being open to new experiences. reinforce the knowledge that we are all perfect Regardless of your spiritual or relaxation practices, I reflections of Spirit and that we are worthy of echoing encourage everyone to breathe in essential oils, still that knowledge in our daily lives with every inhalation yourself, listen and be inspired. (inspiration).
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