Happy October! This month started with my 40th birthday and as I was processing how this much time has flown by, I’m extremely grateful for the person I have become and this era of my life my confidence era!
We all have the opportunity to enjoy the season we are in and become the best version of ourselves Many times we wait until a new year, but I want to invite you into this season of becoming. Care for the person in the mirror in this season right now.
-Anne MarieWhat is your intention for October? What does this season evoke in your life as you look at little changes its time to make?
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“I will never have this version of ME again. Let me slow down and be with her”
-Rumi Kapar
So often we get so easily hung up on quantifying ourselves according to a hidden timeline We halt ourselves at both success and failure and ambigious deadlines we create in our minds And yet, we were never meant to While new year’s and new you’s are great intentions, they are often linked to self defeat as we don’t hit the marks of the lofty goals we set for our own transformation
This is why I love autumn, and the idea of becoming. Autumn transcends time as the ultimate bridge between seasons It draws us in with its passionate array of vibrant color, which is actually signaling death in every way. In a bold display, nature gives it her all as she simultaneously hunkers down for the interior work of winter And every leaf that is shed contributes to the magnificence of spring if she just let’s go and is ready to do the work of healing, restoring, waiting
We as humans have our seasons. Our souls come alive in certain environments and our purpose is born And yet some seasons call for us to let go, retreat to our interior, and heal with the nourishment focused on self care and finding alignment again after we have shed our layers
This is the art of becoming. Spring and Fall are completely reliant on each other for the magnificence of the other, and yet the Winter between is a necessary part of that underground work that sets the stage for the newness that arrives after. Becoming is not a destination, its not a summit, its the consistency of moving forward...sometimes leaping, walking, sometimes barely crawling. Becoming is welcoming the setbacks, the wins, and the growth that comes from every step.
I love that doTERRA themed its entire year and Convention with the title of “Becoming” Its such a poignant message and a theme that hits close in all the right ways It is never too late to become and the -ing means that we are never NOT becoming Its the active verb that threads the entire story of our lives into the funnel of our purpose and ultimate journey It encompasses our body, our health, our home, our lifestyle, our relationships, and weaves those things into the gifts that become our world
As you step into this season, embrace the opportunity of all the ways you can make small, consistent shifts in your journey towards becoming What is most needed from you or FOR you right now? Do you need to focus on restoration? Are there areas of your body that are talking loudly and need your attention? Are there relationships that need to grow? Are there things you need to finally let go of to free yourself towards your purpose and passion? What are you waiting for? Harness this autumn as a season of setting new intentions in your journey of BECOMING the most you that you have ever been
Count not on tomorrow and wish not on days to come
All we have is this. Dare not disgrace the now by believing that later is worth so much more.Tyler Knot Gregson
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Kateri Reyes
It’s true, we are naturally drawn to the change of the seasons, and it goes far beyond craving pumpkin spice Fall symbolizes a season of preparation, of letting go, or of doing the restorative work interiorly Fall has a magnificent effect on our state of mind as the temperatures change and we shift our focus on the exernal exploits of summer, and turn inward to check in with our selves- how am I really?
In doing so, remember that you are more than your thoughts, you are a whole being of sensory connections that give feedback to your governing systems that regulate everything from breath to mood to body temperature and immune function Somatic healing is any form of self care practice that involves the body and the senses, which often remain activated by patterns, past traumas and signals long after we are safe and sound
Essential oils are powerful shortcuts to the “short circuits” in our bodies We hold memories as complete events and can safely seperate reality and objects from past good memories But we also all store TRAUMA. Trauma can be simple or major things that impact our ability to self regulate or that shift us into fight, flight, fawn or freeze responses. Our brain stores trauma completely different, unable to differentiate object from triggers for safety Ever notice how flashing red lights can make your heart leap into your throat? Or maybe a loud noise makes you scream uncontrollably? That is your body opening up a stored truama as a a way to protect you and sound off the alert systems But more often than not, we don’t need that alert to keep going off, and simple intrusions of objects or sensations, sounds, smells or even relationship patterns can send our nervous system reeling as it automatically connects it to past experiences of pain, fear, abandonment, shame or more Essential oils are a powerful shortcut that can SIMPLY and easily
return us to calm, and can shut down the sensory reactiveness that can leave our bodies keyed up in fight or flight in situations where that no longer serves us Aromatherapy can help catch us and interrupt unhealthy patterns, and can help retrain neural pathways that were previously formed to established safety but no longer help us in the present day.
Octoberis MentalHealth awareness month
The Adaptiv collection was specifically designed with this process in mind, and carefully curated as a blend that can ignite the senses with a refreshing release of peace, calm and uplifting feelings Whether you diffuse as a routine, or stop for soothing inhales from your hands when life gets stressful, this is an effective reset tool the whole family can rely on at any age.
EVERY essential oil has the ability to help us partner our body in the process of the emotions we may feel or physically encounter & are reliable tools for re-training the brain as you seek to adopt healthier emotional patterns or avoiding negative behaviors. They can help interrupt negative cycles with a naturally positive and soothing messaging, and deactivate fight or flight Make sure the key areas of your home are stocked with your personal go-to aromas to build a routine of aromatherapy breaks as a daily habit, and as a quick rescue!
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Autumn is an excellent time of year to capitalize on natural transition and implement new routines, or let go of poor habits, or improve on your wellness goals. These are a few of my favorite things to make the most of this beautiful season!
Get the new sleep stick for every bedroom in the house As we look ahead at the fall, we are nearing daylight savings time change that has a way of throwing our family sleep system, moods and immune systems off for weeks. Get AHEAD of it this year with the addition of the Serenity sleep stick, and watch how effective it is at restoring healthy sleep patterns for your entire household!
This also puts you WAY ahead in immune function as we move towards that germ-warfare season! I cannot recommend this enough, our family is LOVING the effects of this simple nightly routine boost!
Its time to FALL in love with your diffuser all over again. As we withdraw into our homes more than ever as fall descends upon us, set the stage for programming all the minds and moods in your home with the RIGHT kind of fragrance that makes a difference not damage Set up diffuser stations, and set reminders on your phone or alexa device so that a routine can form Or stack this habit along with things you already do like making morning coffee or tea, or watering your plants. OR add this to your children’s daily household chore list!
Regardless, you will enjoy basking in the aromas that fill your home with fresh fall scents Take advantage of the limited time offering of the Harvest Spice fall blend for its idyllic autumn aroma OR try the brand new Shinrin Yoku blend - our new household favorite for productive yet calm work days or restful sleep.
And you HAVE to try the new Hygge plug in diffuser...its a game changer to enjoy the effortlessness of a plugin throughout your home! I love this for bathrooms and other places a traditional diffuser might not fit!
