Zen Changes for a New Me!

Hello loves! As you all know I've been on a journey to a new lifestyle and a new ME for about a year now and it was by far the BEST decision I have ever made. I'm happier, healthier, more positive and just generally a better person to be around. That being said there are STILL days that I feel BLAH, that I am sooooo insanely homesick for AZ that nothing can pull me out of my FUNK or that I'm just having a bad day. Guess what? I'm human. Life is NOT perfect and although you can make all of these lifestyle changes to help you, you will still have "those" days because that is LIFE!!!! Anyone who has a PERFECTLY perfect life, um, has to either be on something really good or is just flat out lying. ;)

So in my quest to help achieve a more zen environment in our home and for a more peaceful, serenity filled space I have been making some additions. For those who know me really, really well you know that my son really suffers from anxiety. And although it gives me many "cute" stories for lunch break at work, I do worry about him as he gets older because he can worry about something that happened 2+ years ago. (the boy has a really STRONG conscience, which I do love because he is truly a good person) However, no one should have so much worry in them that they make themselves sick, have stomach aches, headaches, can't sleep etc. etc.

Last year I invested in a himalayan salt lamp which you can read about here. And I LOVE that little guy and still use it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I feel it was a great addition to my office space. If you have been contemplating getting one, I highly recommend it! So recently I was invited to an essential oil party and I really couldn't WAIT to go because I have been very interested, intrigued and probably a little skeptical as well (you know I like to be honest) but wanted to see what they were ALL about. YEP completely SOLD!!!! It was so informative and anything that could help without the help of doctors and drugs I am ALL for! (not that there isn't a time and place for those things but I've just personally had my fair share of doctors this past year so in my quest for doing more natural things for my family this is one of the routes I'm choosing to try)

I am totally hooked and although the initial investment is a little pricey, I truly feel like they will be worth it. I did start off small however and am going to be building from here. I got 3 ultrasonic diffusers and chose Frankincense to diffuse since one of it's popular uses is for it's emotional benefits (from anxiety & depression to helping induce a feeling of calm, relaxation and peace). We have been using them for about a week now and everyone is really enjoying them. They do light up and change colors which I find to be very soothing as well.  The nice thing is there are soooo many other uses for Frankincense which include using it on skin burns, cuts, rashes. It can be used on your face for healthy cell regeneration so some use it for wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Some even use it to help soothe aches and pains away. It's seriously crazy at how MANY different benefits all of these different oils have. If you are thinking about trying them out GO FOR IT!!! If you are already using them I would LOVE to hear what your favorites are and if you have concocted any fabulous blends!

That's it for today! I will say this new way of living seriously brings a sense of calm to you and I for one am ALL for that!!! I will definitely be doing a follow up post in a few months to let you know if we feel the oils have truly helped our family after having used them for awhile.  Have a fabulous day!!! XO

Here is a picture of the one I got and a sample of the color changing! :)