Nurture March 2024

NURTURE NURTURE

Editor's Notes

Nurture Magazine

Transitions

We are in that phase that feels like a STIRRING. An awakening of something not quite at the surface yet, but something worth pursuing Do you feel it? It may be the energy of spring, the still hidden changes that are happening underground and in the buds of trees. Its the transition of dark to light with more bright sunny hours in our days after Daylight Savings grants those clocks permission to move again.

However maybe its something more? Maybe the sense of unrest and the awakening of new motivations is also the natural beckoning of our own human nature after winter stillness has stretched for too long and we begin to look forward again This transition time inspires action, that is for sure! We begin to make preparations to emerge. These preparations look different for all but shockingly universal as we take stock in the mirror and recognize what our body needs to work on, detox & unburden before summer arrives, and we look at the piles and potential disorder in our homes and realize our spaces need attention. This is the season of the INNER WORK The hidden things that prepare for the blossoms to bloom I love how we are such seasonal creatures!

The final aspect of seasonal change is the redemptive motivation to stir ourselves from our comfortable places and spaces, and we crave newness and the energy that can only come from cultivating CONNECTION once more We begin to seek and reach out to friends and family, those who can join us in the newness of this season and who can awaken our laughter and sense of abundance. In the spirit of newness, I challenge you to expand this spring! Expand your circle of connection, seek to open your home and family to new relationships that will forge an even stronger community around you. Embrace the transitions that stir within us as we anticipate spring!

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3 3 Lemon Lemon

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KITCHEN CLEANER

Ingredients:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

15 drops Lemon

10 drops Tea Tree

5 drops Rosemary

Instructions:

In a spray bottle, combine white vinegar and water

1. Add Lemon, Tea Tree, and Rosemary essential oils.

2. Shake well to mix

4.

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R e c i p e s L E M O N

R e c i p e s L E M O N

REFLECTING THE CUES IN DIVINE DESIGN

Flowers CUES FROM

Take note that time in life has been divided by seasons, and seasons by their very nature, require physical, mental and emotional transformation from each of us. We pull on warm layers and turn to spicy flavors in the fall and winter, and shift to the extreme opposite with cooling aromas or bold citrus & fruity choices as we strip down to ride out the summer heat! Imagine how dull life would be if it was always one same season?! Seasons are part of the divine cue to evolve and grow. The seasons call new things from our depths, they require physical change to respond to the environment around us, and keep us from becoming too stagnant in our routines They make us take stock of our bodies, our lifestyle, and our communities.

As we take the cues of what it means to transition from winter to spring, we can learn some invaluable lessons Take notice of what happens first: amid the gray and dull, the lifeless sticks and rocky outcroppings, the last runaway snow flurries, the first things that spring from the earth are not at first sight obviously practical. It's definitely not vegetables to nourish us indeed, the first forms of new life that spring forth from the earth are something that inspires, it's: FLOWERS

What does this tell us?

Think about how flowers make you feel I was on a hike a few weeks ago, with mountain snowmelt in full effect, and was in awe of the resilient little blooms, poking up their colorful heads through piles of snow and rock. The shock of their contrast never gets old. They appear completely out of place. And yet, in the contrast of their delicate beauty to their harsh surroundings, what they elicit when we encounter them are feelings of inspiration, hope, wonder, and they draw us in; they make us stop in our tracks, and crouch down for a closer look. They also bring forth so much joy, you can’t help but share it! I stooped to take a photo, but my children, ahead of me on the path, scampered back with little fairy-like bouquets their innocence and playfulness of youth gave them full permission, and yet they didn’t intend to keep them, they were running with flowers for mama! Flowers are anything but practical, at least on the surface, and yet, they instantly call so much forth to delight our souls They are playfu romantic, reminding us to pause life prioritize and connect with what an matters most.

We can learn a lot from flowers.

The earlies spring flowers have humble beginnings, doing their hidden work deep below the snow and frozen mud long before their persistent green tendrils spike through to be seen! And even then, they need time and the right environmental conditions for their full blooms to truly unfold in all their glory

The internal work must take precedence in our own lives From the cold winters of our hearts, the rocks and steep slopes of hardship, anxiety, loneliness or painful relationships, hectic demands and the feeling that we just can’t slow down Yet we too can encounter a springtime of new hope blooming Give attention to blooming and reclaiming ground from the weariness and hopeless seasons, and turn inward to cultivate the parts of ourselves that bring the most beauty and vibrancy to the world around us.

How do we do this in our own lives? Harnessing flower power is an essential formula for hitting reset, and moving with intention in the direction of our emotional goals

I LOVE TO TAKE CUES FROM NATURE WITHIN THAT PERFECT DIVINE DESIGN ARE ALL KINDS OF SECRETS THAT CAN UNLOCK SIMPLE YET POWERFUL TRUTHS FOR US ONE OF THEM FOLLOWS THE THEME OF TRANSITION AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE.

Returning home after our hike, I pulled open my beloved and well-worn copy of Essential Emotions. I looked up the flowers, and decided then and there to concoct a personal aroma routine that could once again awaken the vibrant parts of me that I wanted to live in fully again. I turned first to Ylang Ylang This is not a flower you can walk past if you encounter it naturally I grabs you, both aromatically and with it's magnificent yellow hue and illustrious shape. As an essential oil, it follows it's uniquely curious and playful public display as the oil of the inner child.

This year, I took that cue from the hiking trail seriously I was reminded of the necessity to transition my energy to a new place. You see for the past couple years, for so many of us, life has been dulled Our routines have dramatically shifted, we have pulled apart from our former lives, communities and loves, separated by an unseen villain that has been politicized and leveraged to force us into an endless winter And yet, something inside of me, awakened by the resiliency of tiny flowers on a mountain crag, pulled me out of the fog and reminded me that I can contribute to the color of joy in the world. I can ignore the media overwhelm and return to a place of creation and cultivating newness It's time to bloom where I am planted.

When you find yourself joyless, overstressed, disconnected from your inner child and feeling dispassionate about life, this is absolutely the oil to bring front and center. I marveled, over the next few days, applying Ylang Ylang to my reflex points (heart, wrists, neck) followed by a deeply restorative inhale, I was feeling different. My heart was returning to playfulness and emotional connectivity. Creative energy was mounting and ideas were bursting to bubble forth.

Flowers teach us so many things They remind us to stop waiting for conditions to be perfect, and just bloom where we are planted. They show us that you can be both feminine and soft, and yet boldly wild and resilient They inspire action, and desire to be shared.

CULTIVATE THE BLOOMING SEASON IN YOUR OWN LIFE!

CURATE YOUR OWN INSPIRING PURE-FUME BLEND WITH THE FLORAL AROMAS THAT CALL TO YOU MOST! LET THE AROMAS GUIDE YOUR HEART AND ENLIVEN YOUR SPIRIT, MOTIVATING JOY & ABUNDANCE AS WE TRANSITION FROM WINTER TO SPRING

When creating a natural perfume blend, consider the following elements:

Florals pair well with spices, citrus and tree oils Open the tops of the oil bottles that call to you most, and then smell the bottles together side by side to develop an idea of the aroma profile in your selections Once you have an appealing collection, start with 2-3 drop of each oil into your roller bottle. Mix gently by swirling the bottle, and then apply a drop to your skin to test the scent. Normally from here you can identify which aromatic notes need fine tuning by adding a drop or two more to create the ultimate organoleptic balance that smells simply DIVINE! Get inspired by the emotional properties of the florals below as you seek to curate a blend that moves you!

LAVENDER:

GERANIUM:

NEROLI:

BLUE LOTUS:

JASMINE:

ROSE:

OSMANTHUS:

ROMAN CHAMOMILE:

MAGNOLIA:

YLANG YLANG:

RE:CONNECT

CultivateMeaningfulRelationships

Social ties are the fabric of life. Feeling closeness & connection changes us in profound ways. We become more creative & inspired, our nervous system calms itself into its highest state of rest and digest, powerful hormones are released that flood us in the warmth of happiness and contentment...which in turn bring youthful restoration to our very CELLS. Our social framework challenges us to get unstuck and press forward in hard times. In short: connection matters.

This is why, among all the healthy nutrition, smart supplementation , rest and manage stress, & movement in the five pillars of metabolic health, you will find one final pillar that is often overlooked: MEANINGFUL CONNECTION.

As we turn the page on a new year before us, let's take into account this critical pillar of root wellness, and set in motion the intention and actions that move you forward to perhaps hit reset in this category with a new level of priority. Check out the following tips and ideas to help you gain connection by growing within your community, building real connection, sharing new adventures, and a gaining a stronger sense of self & purpose!

Culture of

Creation

GET OFF SCREENS

Its a false dopamine hit, robs you of TIME, but one that leaves you trapped in comparison and devoid of meaning

TRY NEW THINGS

Watch what happens when your bucket list comes alive. Set a goal of one new thing a month to learn, pursue, try, etc Take a class, join a group, take a friend to a new activity or adventure. New experiences draw you out of yourself and create openness

BRING BACK THE BACK PORCH, LIVING ROOMS, KITCHENS, CHAIRS IN THE YARD

Share & open your personal space and watch yourself rise in energy, purpose and feeling enriched through connection

GROW YOUR CIRCLE

IF you are the sum of the 7 people you spend the most time with, what does that say about you? Is it time to expand?

Seek and you will find.

You were born to make an impact. You were designed to create. Don't keep the YOUNESS this world needs locked away

BE THE SHARE MORE MEALS

Connector

Its not just food that heals, laughter and love around a table does as much for your cells as the nourishing food! Share more meals with family and/or friends each week.

SCHEDULE CONNECTION

Don't wait for someone else, PLAN the party, the gathering, a simple weekend getaway, the meetup. Grow your circle, expand, get bold in asking people for connection, chances are they need it as much as you!

MORE FACE-TO-FACE

communications with neighbors, coworkers, church friends. Bring back the knock on the door with a treat, the invitation to afternoon tea, the lunch dates with an old friend, the phone calls just to say hi Linger after church & get involved in activities.

Game nights

Theme parties/dinners

Lunch meetup

Home Spa Party

Bring a Meal

Walk/run buddy

Zoom Date

Take a class/Learn a skill

Meet up at a park

Plan a hike

Host a group adventure trip

None of these have to be complicated or expensive Crowd source for items to bring or share to make hosting & planning easier and help guest feel a part of it all!

GET INVOLVED IN A SOCIAL OR RELIGIOUS CAUSE YOU ARE PASSIONATEABOUT

Find purpose aligned with your passions. Giving of yourself and living in your strengths and talents

GIVEYOURSIMPLEST,BUTBEST

Sometimes its the little things. Make a friend a meal- you don't even need a reason! Clean house, or plan on a cleaning party where you , or swap babysitting so two families can enjoy the bliss of a couple's date night stress free!

FOSTERPresence

GETMINIMALTOMAXIMIZEYOURBESTLIFE

We. Are. Bombarded. All day, every day there is information overload, new ideas coming at you, endless requests for your attention, and then a house full of things that perpetuate that problem and exacerbate the stress in your life. Imagine how freeing it is to LET GO of the weight of things? To not feel accountable to people who drain you? To empty your inbox and unsubscribe from emails you have to constantly wade through? To reduce the consumption of SPACE in your life, in your brain, and in your heart, so that you can get back to what you love and fills you with passion?

Quick

ClutterZonesChecklist:

unsubscribe

unfollow

mute group messages

TV/News OFF

Donate STUFF

Clean out closets

Clean out the garage

"You can't reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday's junk."

Louise Smith

Green up your household products

Distance people who drain you

"Fast" from buying non essentials for 1 month

Put money in savings FIRST each pay period

You Get in touch with

Buildingconnectionwithothersis complicatedifyouaredetachedfrom yourtrueSELF.

Feelingsweptawaybylife?Getoffthe hamsterwheelandgetintentionalabout yourtime&intentions. Whilethenew yearalwaysfeelslikeanaturalpointfor suchclarityandplanning,truthisholdingyourownpersonalsummit shouldabsolutelybeanannualtradition, andtimingisallYOU.Thebeautythat poursoutisaminddecluttered,aheart setonpurpose,andprioritiesassignedto keepyourenergiesfocusedonwhatand whoisimportanttoyou.

Rosemary & Mint are ideal oils for getting focused & looking ahead in life

WhatISapersonalsummit?Itslikea planningconference,withYOU.Getclear, determineintentions,goals,themesin yourlife Alignwithpassionsyouwantto pursueandsetactionstepstobring themtolife.CALENDAR,schedulethelife givingJOYinlife,sodon'tmakeitall aboutbusiness!

Sosetadate,orevenaweekendonthe calendar,changeyourenvironmenttoet freeandopen,andlettheideasFLOW!

SET INTENTIONS

Quiet,inspiringplace.

Getfreesoyoucangetclear Coffee shop,artmuseum,library,arboretum, outdoors,hotellobby,quietcafe,etc. BringyourJournalorlaptop

SET CATEGORIES

Wellness,PersonalGoals, Relationships(subcategories?), QualityConnection,Financial Health,Business,Trips,NonNegotiables,Growth,BucketList, Calendarevents,etc

Relationship Summit

Takeallthetipsbelowandapply withyourpartner! Whetheradate nightorweekendgetaway!Thisisa powerfulannualpracticewithyour spouseorpartner&canflowinto familylifeaswell Getsalignedfor theyearwithdeeperconnection& understandinginwhatisimportant individually&together

DIVE IN TO YOUR OWN FLOW

Thisiswherethemagicbeginsto happen

Becomeclearofthethingsthat areimportant,fuelyourpassion& makeyoufeelalive

TAKE IT FARTHER

Acknowledgefearsorroadblocks toyourgoals Setupthe"andthen what"response.Setdateson calendars.Planeventsfor connection