FRANKINCENSE: THE OIL OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

I talk a lot about spirituality since it's an important part of me that I try to strengthen on a daily basis. I feel more myself and "on my path" when I am focused on my spirituality and listening to my intuition. 

I use Frankincense in many ways, and one of them is for heightening my intuition and keeping on track with my spirituality.

Frankincense releases powerful vibrations (it is a high frequency oil) for protection and purification. It elevates personal and spiritual love and heightens awareness on all levels by inspiring and awakening the spiritual senses. Frankincense is an oil of transformation that expands consciousness; it is said Frankincense accelerates spiritual growth as it promotes the meditative state and opens the crown chakra, causing the energy bodies to drop into alignment and anchor in the physical. A cleanser of the body, aura, psychic planes and environment, frankincense removes all negative influences.

Frankincense also increases the potency of other oils, which is why it is included in many blends. 

Listen to the signs!!!! We are given so many signs, every single day. This $5 bill was given to me by a customer at work to pay for the item that she was purchasing. She looked at me and said, "oh... I didn't put this here. It must have been some religious Grandmother." but I knew immediately that it was a sign for me. A sign for me that I am on the right path. A sign for me that I am being watched over and protected by the highest good.

Angel Number 5 brings a message from the angels that important life changes are upon you and these changes will bring about many positive opportunities for you. The angels ask that you look upon these changes with an optimistic and positive attitude as they are destined to bring you many long-term benefits. Remember to be grateful for the auspicious opportunities ahead of you... (http://sacredscribesangelnumbers.blogspot.com/)

I FEEL BEAUTIFUL

I heard a lot of talk about this Beautiful Touch Blend when it was released at convention earlier this year. I remember thinking, 'how is EVERYONE seriously in love with this blend?' Then doTERRA decided to release it to everyone recently along with the purchase of a clutch, and it sold out so quickly that they made more and sold those individually (which also out quick). The hype all over social media about this blend is what led me to purchase it when I had the chance since I had to smell it and decide for myself before it was sold out for good. 

Beautiful, truly is, the most magical blend. I don't like florals too often, and Beautiful has florals in it, but they did such a great job creating this blend that the florals aren't overpowering at all. It almost smells like a green skittle when smelled directly out of the bottle. Once it's on your skin, however; it smells like the most beautiful and delicate perfume (and I'm not into perfumes either!) 

Osmanthus, Lime, Bergamot, and Frankincense come together to create this bright, floral, zesty, citrusy, captivating blend that is my new go-to when I need a pick-me-up. Anything with Frankincense with it makes me feel so empowered and lifted because the high vibrational frequency of Frankincense and how it interacts with my delicate, empathic, self. When I think of Beautiful, I think of the beautiful energy that rainbows hold within them.

When experiencing occasional anxious feelings, roll on Beautiful Touch to pulse points to help enhance your mood as well. Think of Beautiful as a perfume without the fragrance and WITH added emotional benefits... doesn't get any better than that. 

WHAT'S IN YOUR POCKETS?

What’s in your pockets? Here are a few oils & things I’ve been keeping in my pockets at all times this past week...

• dōTERRA’s Herbal Lip Balm - because no one wants chapped lips

• Console - I’m an emotional person and need comfort daily

• Beautiful - Beautiful is a beautiful blend that is made up of rainbows & rainbow energy... no but seriously, you need to try this if you haven’t already 🙏🏼

• ClaryCalm - because I need extra help balancing my hormonal emotions this week 💁

• Pro-Tip!! Take an empty dōTERRA softgel container to hold LLV Supplements on-the-go! I always forget to take them in the morning, and bringing them with me helps me not forget 😅

What are you carying around in your pockets today? What are your current go-to oils? COMMENT BELOW!!

Inspired by @northwestoiler (Instagram) ✨😘

SAVE YOUR PACKAGES!

Happy Sunday, friends! Did you know that our doTERRA boxes can be unfolded and refolded to be a plain brown box?! Perfect for gifts or mailing things.⠀
Save them and reuse them!! 😍

SERENITY & SLEEP

I just got this beautiful Amethyst in my life and I needed to share it's beauty with the world, so a essential oil photo backdrop it is 😍

I talk about sleep a lot, since it's something that doesn't come naturally to me too often. Even still I sometimes have some anxiousness surrounding sleep (or the lack of it).

Using these oils to help support my body and help it do what it needs to do has been the best added regiment to my nightly routine. Thankful for the options that I have 🙏🏼

Serenity is a blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, Ho Wood, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean, Hawaiian Sandalwood. These oils each have calming and/ or sedative properties.  

doTERRA also offers Serenity in a softgel form to take internally before bedtime. I have found on my most restless nights, combining the oil topically and the softgel internally truly helps. Can’t live without Serenity 💜 

*Please do not take Serenity essential oil internally, the Serenity Softgel is a slightly different blend of oils that you can take internally.

DIY AIR PURIFYING SPRAY

Do you know how many chemicals are in your go-to products for eliminating odors in the air?

FRAGRANCE - a combination of nearly 3,000 chemicals that companies don't have to list.
BHT - Known as a neurotoxin, an endocrine disruptor, im
munotoxicity, skin eye and lung irritator.
ACETALDEHYDE - toxic to reproductive organs, immunotoxin, skin eye and lung irritator.
DIMETHICONE - Penetration aid - allows chemicals to penetrate through our skin easier... to name a few.

For an easy purifying spray without all the harmful chemicals and toxins... add ten drops each of Purify & Lavender to a small glass spray bottle with distilled water. 

Purify is a blend of:
Lemon, Lime, Siberian Fir, Austrian Fir, Pine Citronella, Melaleuca, & Cilantro. Purify’s refreshing and herbal aroma will quickly fill a room and replace unpleasant odors with a clean scent as it purifies the air. 

Adding Lavender to this spray gives this odor eliminator a nice, calming, touch!

Spray & eliminate those odors naturally!

SPIRITUALITY & ESSENTIAL OILS

Some of you may know now that I'm very into spirituality and will find all the ways to help me grow both spiritually and mentally. So of course I have researched different oils that I can use to help support me both spiritually and mentally. Here are my current go-to's and I hope this little collection continues growing as I learn more and continue indulging myself into spirituality and essential oils.

If one picture could summarize me as a person, I think this would be the one.

The Best Essential Oils For Spiritual Growth 

FRANKINCENSE -

Frankincense is an essential oil that is beneficial for the nervous system. It has the ability to soothe and relax the mind while treating nervous tension.

Frankincense can sooth the Qi-energy. This is beneficial as stress can get out of control and cause problems in the human body, leading to irritability, restlessness, and insomnia. It works as a tonic, which can uplift and raise your spirits. Generally, it can aid in relieving sadness. Frankincense will smooth your flow of Qi-energy and generally calm the nerves and deepen your breath.The psychological and spiritual benefits of frankincense have been recognized for centuries. It’s believed that the oil can be linked on a fundamental level to the earth, so it can calm and stabilize the mind.
*I apply Frankincense over my heart and crown chakra before any readings that I do, whether it be for myself or a friend. I find that the spiritual link in Frankincense heightens my own.

CONSOLE - 

Console is doTERRA's Comforting Blend that contains Frankincense, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Labdanum, Amyris, Sandalwood, Rose, & Osmanthus essential oils. 
Patchouli will harmonize the mind when overthinking strikes, due to its grounding earth element. It can also have an aphrodisiac effect and help people with sadness/ anxiousness. For patchouli’s energetic and psychological effects, it can provide warming and sweetening for people who have a deficiency of Qi-energy in the abdominal region. This make Patchouli a great grounding oil. 
Ylang Ylang will balance the mind and calm the nervous system. It aids in reuniting our emotional and sensual natures together. This is important because without the support for heart and mind, they can become uprooted. If our emotions dry up, it can lead to isolation and depression. Ylang Ylang can help to provide sunshine by opening and centering us. It will allow us to unify internally and thus be able to outwardly be bold.
Rose is beneficial for resorting stagnant energy. There is also compassion surrounding Rose... It has the ability to heal wounds of an emotional nature. Rose oil can bring self-love, nurturing, and comfort, to help restore the mind and the center of our emotional well-being
*I apply Console to my pulse points before meditation and before every reading that I do. I also find myself reaching for this oil on a daily basis.

BALANCE - 

Balance is doTERRA's Grounding Blend that contains Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus essential oils. These oils together are very earthy, therefore easily ground our emotions and promote tranquility and relaxation.
Spruce was used by Native Americans for health and spiritual reasons and is still used today to bring harmony to the mind and body. 
Ho Wood, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile can ease anxious feelings.
*I apply Balance to the bottoms of my feet daily for extra grounding support.

OILS FOR BABIES

Oils for babies!! A friend of mine was ready to pull her hair out from her fussy baby who decided that sleep wasn't his thing anymore... so I sent her some oils in hopes that these natural solutions could help him with his sleep regression and acid reflux (and help her not pull her hair out) 😅

• Serenity will help him relax and fall asleep. It can also be useful for separation anxiety.

• I sent her Lavender in a small spray bottle to spray her bedding to also help him relax. Lavender can also be used for teething and diaper rash.

• DigestZen is a great oil for any gas, colic, or tummy ache.

These are just a few oils that come in handy when dealing with a fussy baby. When using essential oils with babies, please be sure to follow the proper dilution ratios and do your research before using just any oil 🙏🏼 

OILS FOR HEADACHES

Yesterday I had a migraine from literal hell. I don't think that I've ever experienced a migraine so painful before yesterday and I'm thankful that it's over.

It could have stemmed from a few things - not drinking enough water, not eating enough, not taking care of myself, not putting good food into my body, over-working myself, forgetting to take my LLV supplements, my hormones being all over the place, etc.

And I honestly DID end up taking an Ibuprofen because the oils were barely touching it and it was making me nervous... BUT these oils right here are my usual go-to's for minor headaches that usually work right away. Yesterday, these oils worked best at assisting and making the Ibuprofen eliminate the pain even quicker than if I had just taken it alone.

• Copaiba - inhibits certain proteins and complexes involved in the inflammation response. In doing so, it can effectively modulate the acute (as opposed to chronic) inflammatory response.

• Lavender - According to researchers, aromatic and topical use of lavender oil affects the limbic system because the main constituents, linalool and linalyl acetate, are rapidly absorbed through the skin and are thought to cause central nervous system depression. For this reason, lavender oil can be used to treat headaches caused by anxiety disorders and related conditions.

• Peppermint - plays a role in stimulating blood flow in the forehead when applied topically, which effectively alleviates a tension headache. 

Then I have a little pre-made roller bottle of Deep Blue, Frankincense, Lavender, and Rosemary for headaches that usually does the trick as well. This blend is what I reach for at the first sign of any headache, and then I will add additional oils if needed.

I pulled out back up for my back up yesterday and it still didn't do the trick alone. 

OIL APPLICATION

There are a few ideal places to apply essential oils topically to be able to get the most out of the oils benefits!

•• Face: As part of your regular skin care routine to help your skin

•• Around & Behind Ears: To relieve earaches and ease tension. Around ears are a quick absorption area too!

•• Back of Neck/ Forehead/ Temples/ Shoulders: To ease tension

•• Over Heart: To ease feelings of anxiousness, promote calmness and grounding

•• Wrists: Another quick absorption area! You also get benefits from inhalation from applying here and smelling your wrists

•• Hands: The hands have many reflexology points, like the feet, where you can place essential oils in specific places for targeted effects. The AromaTouch technique by doTERRA focuses on this application.

•• Abdomen: To ease digestive discomfort & target specific organs

•• Chest: Promote feelings of clear breathing & ease anxiousness

•• Bottoms of Feet: The feet have large pores that rapidly absorb essential oils, making them an ideal application site for a generalized effect. Feet also have reflexology points for targeted effects!

This graphic shows how easily what we put on our skin affects various systems within our bodies through our bloodstream. Just think, if essential oils can reach each system through topical application, imagine what else can? What is in your lotion you are using everyday? What is in your shampoo? Or your toothpaste? Think about it.

Personally, behind my ears, on my temples, over my heart, my chest, wrists, and bottoms of my feet are some of my favorite places to apply essential oils topically depending on what they are and why I need them!

*Please be sure to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil (like Fractionated Coconut, Jojoba, Almond Oil, etc.) before applying them topically! Hot oils such as Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Oregano, and Thyme MUST be diluted. Sensitive oils such as Bergamot, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Ginger, and Peppermint should be diluted on young or sensitive skin.

IMMUNE SUPPORT BLEND

Have you noticed everyone around you gets the sickest from Halloween till after the holidays? You know what the main component of the holidays are? ... SUGAR!

Eating or drinking too much sugar weakens immune system cells that attack bad bacteria. Around the same time, we are eating all of this sugar, the seasons are also changing. Temperature shifts allow different groups of viruses to flourish and when our immune systems are down from the sugar intake, we are unable to fight off these viruses. Essential oils will help to detoxify the body and fight infections, bacteria, parasites, microorganisms and harmful toxins. They reduce the bodies susceptibility to outside sources and reduce the overreaction of the immune system.

I just remade my immune support blend and added some Oregano for extra support this holiday season. I like sugar, but I don't like getting sick.

Oregano - contains powerful antibiotic properties and has one of the highest antioxidant activity ratings, with 42 times the antioxidant punch of apples. Antioxidants = Immune Support. Oregano also has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties which makes it the perfect oil to prevent and fight off viruses and bacteria.

OnGuard - Contains Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary. Together, these oils provide efficient, all-natural, immune support. OnGuard powerful anti-bacterial properties which makes it great for a disinfecting cleaner!

• Wild Orange has a high percentage (90%) of d-limonene, which naturally increases our glutathione levels. Glutathione levels can have a huge impact on our Immune System. Orange oil is also a powerful antioxidant to the body, protecting our cellular health. 
• Clove Bud is powerful antioxidant (probably the MOST potent natural antioxidant!)
• Cinnamon Bark is another antioxidant that also naturally stimulates the immune system and warms the body.
• Eucalyptus is a great oil to support our respiratory system. It also contains pain-reducing properties. 
• Rosemary is also great for our respiratory system. Rosemary is also very helpful for infections.

Frankincense - has stimulating effects on various important bodily glands, including the brain, hypothalamus, thyroid, and pituitary glands. These glands all work in sync to support a healthy immune system.

Lemon - has incredible detoxifying properties on the body. Helps your body get rid of toxic build up.

Copaiba - I decided to add Copaiba to this blend because it is new to doTERRA and a very powerful oil. It supports the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous, and respiratory system. It is also great for antioxidant support.

APPLICATION -

ADULTS:

Add 2-4 drops of each oil to a 5 mL roller bottle and roll onto the soles of the feet (for general wellness), under the arms by the arm pits (to stimulate the lymphatic system), and down the spine (the spine contains tons of nerves!)

You can also add a drop or two of each oil into a capsule and take it internally once a day to prevent sickness, up to 5x a day to get rid of a sickness.

KIDS:

Add a drop of each oil to a 15mL roller bottle (1tbs) and roll onto soles of the feet and down the spine.

TOP TEN

These are the ten oils that I personally started with and was able to completely transform my personal wellness with. I replaced many of my not-so-great products with these oils and reduced my toxic load by so much.

Think of these oils as the base of your wellness... they are so versatile that having these top ten in your home will help begin to transform your health and wellness and help you replace many toxic products with natural and holistic options. You will soon begin to see your collection grow once you learn more about each oil and the others available to you.

Below is each individual oil and a few ways that it can come in handy. These oils are so versatile (you'll hear me say that a lot!) that there are plenty of other ways to use each one.

THE TOP TEN ESSENTIAL OILS

I owe it all to Melaleuca for saving my problem skin! I have very sensitive skin and I used to use harsh chemicals to try to get my acne to go away, when really all it did was make it worse because I was mainly only breaking out because of my sensitivity. Between that, messed up hormones, and eating poorly, my skin did not agree with me for awhile. I introduced Melaleuca to my skin with a gentle cleanser (that wasn't even meant for acne) and I can thankfully keep my breakouts under control. 








I suffer from mild heartburn from time to time (who doesn't) and this lil blend comes in handy. DigestZen is a blend of Anise, Peppermint, Ginger, Caraway, Coriander, Tarragon, and Fennel essential oils and is specially formulated with oils that will help reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion. This oil is great for little ones who suffer from reflux.

Pro-Tip! To get the gasses moving out from under your ribs, dilute and apply DigestZen on your tummy. Rub it in an apply a warm compress (heating bag / warm face cloth). 

Deep Blue is a blend of Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus. These oils are specifically formulated to ease muscles, help with back pain, help with joint and muscle aches. This is a great oil to use pre and post workout! doTERRA has a Deep Blue lotion to make application even easier! 

Lavender is also one of my skin-saving oils! When my skin became real bad.

Pro-Tip! Add Lavender to Witch Hazel to use as a toner for problem skin. The calming effects of Witch Hazel along with the calming effects of Lavender really help calm down any inflammation on skin to help aid healing. 

Lavender is my most used and appreciated oil that I can not go without! It is so versatile that it can practically be used for anything... from healing emotions to healing wounds, Lavender is a powerful oil to keep on hand at all times. 

Frankincense is another one of my favorites. I love to use Frankincense to heighten and accept my spirituality. It is a very spiritual oil and vibrates at a very high frequency (147MHZ) which helps uplift your bodies own frequency. It is the third highest frequency oil, after Rose and Helichrysum. Frankincense also helps with improving your health at a cellular level.

Pro-Tip! If you have a bad headache that other oils aren't touching, add some Frankincense to your finger and apply on the roof of your mouth. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute to calm the inflammation. 

Peppermint is great to use for any type of tension, pain, or inflammation and it's cooling effects are proven to lower fevers. I love to diffuse peppermint along with other oils (Purify, Citrus Bliss, Breathe, etc.) since it gives an extra level of benefits. 

Pro-Tip! When your alleriges are acting up, combine Peppermint with Lavender and Lemon to act as an all natural anti-inflammatory!

OnGuard is doTERRA's Protective Blend. This combination of oils protects you not only from sickness, but from others energies as well. If you are an empath like me, OnGuard will help with that. 

OnGuard also contains powerful oils that give your immune system an extra boost by supporting it with antioxidants to prevent you from getting sick and catching colds. 

Pro-Tip! OnGuard is great on apples... 

I can not go without Breathe (especially with cold season quickly approaching). If I happen to be lazy with OnGuard and taking my LLV supplements and catch any type of cold, this is where Breathe works its' magic. It is great for opening your lungs to get everything up and out. 

Breathe is also the oil of breath. During times of anxiousness, Breathe helps you seriously breathe and in return, helps ease your anxiousness by finding your breath. 

Pro-Tip! Diffuse with Serenity at night... trust me.. you'll thank me.

Oregano oil is the oil that I have known about for the longest. When I would get strep throat as a kid, my mom would have me take a drop of Oregano and quickly chase it with water. I wouldn't recommend this way, since it is an extremely hot oil, but it does the trick.

Pro-Tip! You can cook with this oil!

Lemon is a really great detoxing oil. Adding Lemon to your water daily helps detox your body of harsh chemicals while boosting your energy and tasting good. Lemon oil is derived from the Lemon peel, so the acidity that comes with lemons being in your water is not there. I do not get heartburn with Lemon oil in my water like I do with lemons!!

Pro-Tip! Add a few drops of Lemon to any sticky label. Wait a minute, then peel the label off with ease. Lemon is also great for removing stains (like crayon from walls) off of any surface. This is a great oil to clean with. 

EMOTIONAL TOUCH - MOTIVATE & CONSOLE

My two current favorites from the emotional touch line go well with Halloween 💜🎃 
Emotions.... so spooky 👻

•• MOTIVATE Peppermint, Clementine, Coriander, Basil, Yuzu, Melissa, Rosemary, and Vanilla essential oils come together to create doTERRA’s Encouraging blend. Not only does this help motivate you to keep on task, but the sweet citrus aroma brightens your mood and encourages you as well.
I like to apply Motivate on my temples (if I’m staying out of the sun *citrus oils are photosensitive*) and my wrists!

•• CONSOLE Frankincense, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Labdanum, Amyris, Sandalwood, Rose, and Osmanthus essential oils come together to create doTERRA’s Comforting Blend.
I apply this one behind my ears for comfort and on my chest so I can smell so so goood.

What are your go-to emotional oils?

NEROLI

Neroli essential oil is derived from the flowers of the bitterorange tree, whereas Orange is derived from the orange peels of the bitterorange tree.

I'm going to be honest, it took me a minute to fall in love with Neroli. Floral smells just aren't typically my thing... but the more I used Neroli, the more I fell in love because it made me feel gooood (both emotionally and physically).

I've been applying it directly to my face every night for my hormonal acneic skin (thanks to finally getting off birth control but that's another story 💁) and it's been working it's magic and keeping breakouts at bay.

Without saying TOO much here, Neroli can be used to -
• Reduce Acute Inflammation & Pain
• Improve Endocrine System
• Boost Libido
• Reduce Stress
• Repair and Rejuvenate Skin
• PMS Relief
• Decrease Stretch Marks
• Uplift Mood
• Reduce Feelings of Anxiousness
• Promote overall well-being
... and many more magical properties that I may or may not be able to even mention here 😉

I invite you to a bit more reseach on this oil to dig deeper and learn more! 🙇🏻🙏🏼 Truly a powerhouse of an oil that I can’t live without now! I think of it as the poor mans Immortelle 😅