13 Jul How I Fell Totally In Love With Essential Oils

I have never considered myself a “crunchy” or “natural” sort of person.  In fact, as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, fully immersed into the medical model of thinking, I was quite scornful of anyone who would even consider alternative therapies.  I’m embarrassed to admit that never once did I ever consider that many of these natural options could possibly be effective! Never once did it occur to me that these time-tested solutions, handed down from family to family, friend to friend, for thousands of years could possibly be the answer I was looking for! What a shame that I never bothered to educate myself! That small-minded, arrogant mindset all changed when I had my children. I went from a cynical, jaded Nurse, to totally falling in love with essential oils.

There’s Something About a New Baby

New babies are so vulnerable and depend so completely on us. They inspire us to be better, to know better, and to do better. I remember my son’s first summer. I had packed a little lunch, gathered up a small mountain of supplies, and we headed out to our neighborhood pool for the morning. It wasn’t until we had gotten nicely settled in the warm sun that I realized that I had not even thought of sunscreen. CRAP! Do I even put sunscreen on an infant?! Is this a case where I’m supposed to wait until he’s 2 years old? What’s even in that stuff? Why are there warnings on the labels? Isn’t the sun supposed to be good for us? Suddenly I was full of questions.

I had always been the type of person who questioned everything, but for some odd reason, I had blindly accepted what was taught to me in Nursing School. This no line of questioning expanded and extended to my own health as I was facing a significant struggle with my own wellness and vitality.

I Began to Research

I began to research every kind of natural, alternative methods of healing. At the time, I was fortunate to work at a very large hospital system, which gave me access to every type of medical and alternative health resources. So, on my downtime, I researched. I read and read and read. A whole new world was opening up to me and I was devouring it! As I studied, one thing began to emerge. It was a reference to essential oils. But what were they? I didn’t know one thing about them. Despite this, I decided to try them. Maybe I could learn a little more about them.

With more than a little anticipation, I ordered a couple little bottles off Ebay for $6 a piece. When they arrived, I was horrified to find that they STUNK! I mean, absolutely FOUL. Trying to keep an open mind, however, I used them anyways, as directed (although the smell was so bad, my husband asked that I now use them while he was home). For three months, I used those oils, and not a single result. I concluded that I was obviously an idiot and had been completely duped.

You Get What You Pay For

Several months later, a friend of mine asked me to attend a class that she was hosting on essential oil. Obviously, I refused. Been there. Done that. I knew better. But she kept asking me, so as a nice, supportive friend, I went to her class. I did NOT have an open mind and I was more cynical than ever. What I didn’t expect was to leave that evening with my head full of new information, intrigue and a little sample bottle of essential oil. The one thing that stuck in my brain was this: QUALITY MATTERS. Things were starting to make sense! I had gotten what I paid for with my Ebay bottles!

I went home that night and used the sample I had been given. The results blew my mind. I asked for more samples and each time I used them, I was amazed at the results. The effects, for me, were almost immediate, powerful and without side effects! I kept thinking – why have I not known about these oils?!  Why doesn’t the whole world know about these oils?! There was no doubt, I was falling head over heels in love!

I Found What I Was Looking For

I couldn’t wait any longer – I needed these oils for myself. The day our oils arrived, it was like Christmas Day! Now, years later, I still feel the same way. My friend, essential oils are for real. If you’re thinking that they’re stinky and silly, you probably haven’t tried the real ones. Essential oils smell amazing! They work! They have given me control over my health and we are now healthier and happier than we have ever been. And best of all – it’s a really great feeling to know that I am doing the best for my children.

XO,