As I was watching my son eating ice and having fun outside, I’m reminded of the joy of every season. Seasons do come and go very quickly. The end of winter is almost here and soon it will be spring break.
After being cooped up indoors we are all ready to welcome spring break with more time spent outdoors with activities and perhaps taking a spring break vacation for the whole family. Spring break activity galore means the possibility of mishaps, spring allergies, insect bites and more. I’ve prepared a list of essential oils for spring break safety to help with any minor emergencies and to promote a peaceful and happy time together.
Here is a testimonial from a family who lives in the southern part of the United States and everything is in full bloom during spring break:
My son has severe allergies and asthma. We live in the South where every weed, tree and grass blooms in the spring and there is “green stuff” everywhere. My son used R.C. on his feet putting it on the bottom of his feet on the tips of his toes which are the reflexology points for sinuses. Also, we put a drop of Raven on top of his feet and rubbed it in for his asthma. He carried a small bottle of it in his pocket for emergencies or other triggers, but other than that we did this every morning and at bedtime and had great success.- Kristen D. (Oils-testimonials)
Here are six essential oils for spring break safety for the whole family:
One: For allergies and asthma
Prepare your medicine chest and travel essentials with R.C., Raven, Lavender and Peppermint essential oils. (Of course we never advocate not having your prescribed medications and emergency inhalers with you when you travel.)
Two: Prevent airborne bacteria
Bring a bottle of Thieves essential oil with you wherever you go. Thieves contains powerful essential oils that defend and protect you from dangerous airborne bacteria. Apply on feet before going out.
Add Thieves waterless hand purifier to everyone’s carry-on or backpack while on the road, vacation or just going around town. Thieves waterless hand purifier is portable and long-lasting. It will clean and purify hands wherever you are. Washing your hands is important to keep germs away but when you are out and about and unable to wash your hands, Thieves hand purifier will be your best replacement without harsh additives and chemicals.
Three: Bugs and bug spray
Here’s an amazing testimonial from Cheryl T. about homemade bug spray made from Purification and Lavender to help protect from bugs:
I was at a friends lake house over the weekend with my husband and 7 other couples, in the evening we all made a big circle of chairs down at the covered dock right on the waters edge to hang out and play catch phrase.
Soon the bugs were annoying everyone so I had some Purification and lavender oil in a spray bottle mixed with water that one of your wholesalers gave me to try out and sprayed some on me and then offered it to everyone else, they all tried it out and soon all the bugs went away and no one was being bit anymore.
The next evening we did the same thing and as soon as we sat down the bugs were back, everyone starting asking if I had any more of that homemade bug spray, so I passed it around again and out of 16 people no left with one bug bite. Amazing stuff. (Oils-testimonials)
All you need is a small glass spray bottle to make your own bug spray. According to a NY Times article, most bug repellents contain DEET as an active ingredient. DEET can cause breathing problems, coughing, loss of alertness due to imbalance in oxygen level, upset stomach, vomiting and more. You may get skin irritation and hives. DEET is dangerous for young children and should never be used on infants.
I recommend using therapeutic grade essential oils like Purification and Lavender and putting them in a spray bottle and roll on before leaving for the outdoors.
Four: Sun protection
Moderate exposure to sun is not harmful because our body needs sunlight for Vitamin D and to give us happy hormones. The UV rays are most intense between 10 am to 2 pm. I think there is more harm than good in using sunscreen. Wear hats or shirts that protect your family from too much exposure to the sun.
To cool your body after a long day outside, make your own peppermint spray (peppermint oil and distilled water in a glass bottle) or stock up on LavaDerm Cooling Mist. It contains Lavender oil to soothe and rejuvenate tired skin and also provides relief from dryness and minor burns.
Five: Water
Dehydration while playing outdoors or engaging in a sport activity is common among teens and young kids. Stomach cramps, headache, irritable moods and gastrointestinal illnesses may happen when dehydration occurs on a regular basis when families are playing outdoors and forget to drink water. In fact my pastor was sharing a story the other day of his young daughter passing out after a day on vacation in the sun. It was very scary for the whole family.
Drinking soda, coffee or any sugared water is different from drinking pure water. Your kids may be irritable or misbehave because of the lack of water in their little bodies. Take time to hydrate everyone even if you have to go to the bathroom more often and make more stops in a car ride.
Six: Stay calm and bring your favorite oils
Peace and Calming oil and Joy oil are my favorites to promote happy mood and calming effects. My friend Joanie was traveling to Florida with her family for spring break. It was snowing really badly and there was a terrible accident on 81 which got them stuck in the car for 8 hours in traffic. Normally they would have gone batty but she says we just kept using the Peace and Calming and Joy oil and they laughed, played games and stayed sane.
What do you do to keep your family safe and healthy during spring break? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. It’s strictly for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes ONLY. The products I talk about are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. Any information I give you about them is for informational or entertainment purposes only. They have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please seek the qualified health professional of your choice when making health decisions for yourself, your family and your pets.
Recently I visited my local bank and was working with a very nice bank professional who was interested in what I did. She told me she loved massage therapy so of course I asked her when was your last massage? She said about a year ago.
This same woman complained of the stress in her life and all the tension in her shoulders and with my trained eye I could see a lot more health issues there. She said she had a gift certificate for a massage but said she was waiting until she was really hurting to use it. YIKES… this is NOT GOOD.
When you wait so long to get any type of body work your first session is not only a lot of work on the therapist but also can cause additional soreness for a few days as trigger points, knots and muscles are stretched and released. That’s why regular self care is soooo important. It’s not a luxury. If you make it a luxury you will find yourself in a body you aren’t happy with. We must put ourselves on the list to CARE FOR. For over a decade my favorite therapy of choice was the Raindrop Technique. I have given probably a thousand and taught others how to do this simple essential oil technique in their profession or just for their loved ones.
I have personally benefited from regular Raindrop Techniques and they’ve helped me through some difficult physical and emotional times in my life. Clients who put Raindrop as part of their regular Self Care were healthier and happier than those who only “treated” themselves once or twice a year. This Valentine’s Day and every day I’d like you remind you of the importance of Self Care. Sometimes we look at massage therapy, chiropractic care, or even a spa pedicure or facial as a luxury, but I would encourage you that they are not.
Before you give me the money excuse, there are plenty of ways to take care of yourself at home. Just soaking your feet in some hot water and Epsom salts with a few drops of essential oils can relax your whole body. Or what about an essential oil bath? For families on a budget, ask your spouse for a 20 minute back massage or foot rub. Look up on Pinterest some neat facial ideas with ingredients you already have in your home. Winter can be challenging especially for those of us in the North where cold and snow may keep us indoors more than we want. It’s easy to fall prey to a mild seasonal affect disorder or mild depression.
Regular self care can help prevent this. Make it a plan to do something for yourself no matter how small once a week. This might seem like a lot if the last time you took care of your feet or body was 2 years ago. Make a plan and do one thing to take care of yourself this week.
When you are done, leave a comment below and let me know what you did. You have 7 days to do something. One of you who leaves a comment will win a fun Heart Filled Gift. Watch this video I recorded in 2011:
Sorry if you are in my town, I don’t do hands on Raindrop Therapy right now but can refer you to a highly trained therapist in the area. Have a great Valentine’s Day! I love and appreciate you and want to see you taking care of YOU!
Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. It’s strictly for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes ONLY. The products I talk about are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. Any information I give you about them is for informational or entertainment purposes only. They have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please seek the qualified health professional of your choice when making health decisions for yourself, your family and your pets.
We are continuing with Part II of our two part series on Heart Health Wake-Up Call on emotions, stress and negative thoughts and I’ve appropriately called it how to unchain your heart and transform negative emotions into strength and energy. In order to establish a healthy heart, we’ll have to address our heart’s emotional health.
Do you have any idea that you are wonderfully made and valuable? Maybe you had a great childhood but circumstances, people, or life itself has polluted your mind, body and soul with all the messages that make you feel less than. Before you know it, the many years of coping with life has left you stressed out. Some people are so used to living a stressful life and somehow if their life is not chaotic, they’ll figure out a way to make stress happen.
Constant stress, negative emotions and merely existing will slowly affect our body, mind and soul. Your body will show symptoms of exhaustion and various types of health problems will manifest itself.
Not taking care of yourself may eventually lead to heart disease, stroke, messed up hormonal system, weight problems, sleep problems and a whole lot more diseases. Heart disease kills half a million American women each year. In my years of helping women, emotional health is an issue that we deal with all the time. If you were to seriously reflect on your life’s journey, you will find out that most of your health problems began to emerge when your emotional health was unhealthy.
Negative emotions and stress have destroyed some my client’s health and they live with shame, depression, anxiety, rage and unfulfilled dreams. If you follow the news, hearing about domestic violence, assaults and shootings may bring more fear and stress into your life. With every emotion there is energy behind it. The more negative emotions and stress you feel the more energy you are wasting and literally burning out your healthy system. Let’s learn how to transform that “stinking thinking” into positive energies for a healthy heart and peaceful and happy life.
Take these 21 tried-and-tested keys to help you unchain your heart and transform negative emotions into strength and energy:
1. Recognize that negative emotions and stress will eventually kill you. (really no joke)
2. Take small steps everyday to make changes to improve your lifestyle.
3. Commit to listen to empowering and positive influences via MP3s or on the web daily. (Some of my favorite Elevation Church, Joyce Meyer, TD Jakes)
4. If you connect with people who have been through what you have divorce, death etc., make sure you’re connected with those who have been through and are living a healthy lifestyle now.
5. Invest in taking care of yourself. Really, put money in your budget for your self care. It may involve a gym membership, Zumba classes, a weekly massage, chiropractic care, a personal trainer, pick what makes you feel good.
6. Invest in your health with healthy natural foods.
7. Take time to look good and make yourself presentable. It can lift your spirits.
8. Change your mindset with PJ McClure’s Flip the Switch (Great book and audio and it’s free).
9. Read inspirational books and or watch inspirational movies. Weekly if you have to.
10. Stop watching TV especially the news.
11. Sleep more unless you are over sleeping. (8-9 hrs. at the most a night)
12. Get moving, get fresh air, walk and enjoy the outdoors.
13. Change your scenery like taking a different route to work, have a picnic lunch or even start a part time job in a positive environment like a local coffee shop.
14. Pray or meditate. Depending on your faith and beliefs, spend a few minutes of quiet time each day and collect your thoughts and begin with an affirmation based on the Bible or inspirational quotes from a book.
15. Connect with healthy like-minded friends on our Facebook Page or over on Twitter. Sign up to get our weekly newsletter and encouragement.
16. Break away from negative people. Believe me, you can do it nicely.
17. Forgive and move forward. You can’t change the past but you can change your future especially with forgiveness.
18. Focus on your journey and live in the moment.
19. Seek professional help with people like Dr. Lavonne Atnip.
20. Listen to relaxing music and music that lifts you up and feeds your heart.
21. Use your favorite essential oils everyday. Joy oil is the heart healthy essential oil favorite.
Your heart health depends on how you take care of your total wellness. Almost five years ago, I was a stressed out, overworked wife who traveled around the United States building my business while my husband stayed home alone. I had just embraced Christ into my heart and was learning to incorporate Him into my marriage and entire life. You could say the peace that passes all understanding was falling on my life. I thank God for that because I was on my way to a very big problem… emotional and physical heart health.
I looked good from the outside but I was heading for a nervous breakdown. I felt trapped and I did not know how to unchain myself. Ever felt that way? I was out of balance and was not taking care of my emotional and physical health. I sought help and found a wonderful woman, Dr. Lavonne Atnip. She helped me sort through my emotional chaos and today my journey is so much clearer and happier. My heart’s health is more balanced and fulfilled.
Toxic emotions and stress are the causes of many diseases including heart disease. It can lead to irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, weight gain, weakened immune system, cancer and depression. You cannot zone out or watch TV to lessen these toxic emotions. Be a powerful person under pressure using the above keys and seek out help from professionals who can help unchain your heart.
One such person would be Dr. Lavonne Atnip. You can purchase and download her MP3 here. This MP3 and transcript will be your first step to taking care of your toxic emotions and help you live a more fulfilled life.
You have the keys to achieve total wellness. Don’t wait for the right time for it may never come because it certainly wasn’t the right time when I sought help from Dr. Lavonne.
Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. It’s strictly for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes ONLY. The products I talk about are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. Any information I give you about them is for informational or entertainment purposes only. They have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please seek the qualified health professional of your choice when making health decisions for yourself, your family and your pets.
It’s the time of the year again. November ushers in the holiday gift giving and family gatherings. Putting a list of gifts and purchasing gifts could be a difficult task for most of us who have a large family. And then wondering if your mother in law will like the gifts you take hours standing in line for during Black Friday sales.
Recently I read an interesting article by MSN that 75% of Americans lied about liking a gift. Market Tools took a poll and find the following categories of return goods (in percentages):
• Clothing & shoes (62 percent)
• Toys, games & hobbies (16 percent)
• Consumer electronics (14 percent)
• Kitchen & bath (13 percent)
• Beauty & cosmetics (11 percent)
• Jewelry & watches tied with 10 percent each
What are the chances of someone liking the gift you purchased? Looking at the above percentage, the category to avoid is clothing and shoes.
It gets even more interesting…
Consumer Reports reported 49 million people admit to getting stuck with an awful holiday gift. 18% donated it to charity, 15% re-gifted it to an unsuspecting family member, friend or coworker, 11% returned the item to the retailer for merchandise credit, 11% throw them out and 6% resell them.
Is there a better, fun, affordable or healthier way to gift giving?
We think so. Here are five healthy gift ideas to jumpstart your holiday shopping:
One: Something to smile about – The Kids Gift Collection
This collection includes:
One KidScents Slique Toothpaste
One KidScents MightyVites
One toothbrush
Five toy animals
Plus a holiday gift box
Two: Transform your home into a Spa getaway – Home Diffuser
Young Living’s new Home Diffuser is an ideal way to infuse the air in the home or office with the benefits of essential oils. Includes:
One home diffuser
One 5 ml bottle of Spruce essential oil (limited time holiday special)
One 5 ml bottle of Christmas spirit essential oil (limited time holiday special)
Three: Portable, Powerful- Lip Balm Collection
This trio essential oil-infused lip balms includes:
One Cinnamint Lip Balm
One Grapefruit Lip Balm
One Lavender Lip Balm
Plus holiday gift box
Four: Holiday Comfort Collection
Three powerful roll-ons includes:
One Deep Relief
One Stress Away
One Breathe Again
Plus a holiday gift box
This collection will help you escape to find relief and comfort no matter where your holiday travels take you.
Five: Slique Gift Collection
Featuring:
One 15 ml Slique Essence essential oil blend
One box Slique Ocotea Oolong Cacao Tea
One 25-pack of lemon honey sweetening sticks
Plus a holiday gift bag
This is a healthy weight-management gift for anyone looking to feel good and look great.
Would you like to earn the title of the best gift-giver this holiday season? Let us know how we can put a holiday gift-giving list together for you. Better yet, get your gift at wholesale before the holiday season.
Let us know how we can help.
Photo credit: Young Living Essential Oils
Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. It’s strictly for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes ONLY. The products I talk about are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. Any information I give you about them is for informational or entertainment purposes only. They have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please seek the qualified health professional of your choice when making health decisions for yourself, your family and your pets.
Most of us have felt the Monday blues or stress of returning to school or work after the weekend of rest and play. It has been proven that we are more likely to have a heart attack on Monday mornings than any other day.
According to WebMD, at the same time, levels of a stress hormone called cortisol peak early in the day and when it happens, cholesterol plague that has built up in the arteries can rupture and block the flow of blood to the heart.
Going back to a new school year or going back to school after the weekend can bring unsettling and uneasy feelings for our kids. They may show signs of irritation, nervousness, quietness or having a bad attitude. Our kids may be suffering from stress just like adults.
Some parents may have the same feelings and may show their stress and irritation to their children. Instead of listening to their fears, we may have transferred some of our own stress to our children.
How do you cope and help ease children from Monday blues or stress?
Don’t live just for the weekend
Heard of “TGIF” (thank God it’s Friday)? The weekend is the time when most of us feel free to do whatever we like and it is really hard not to live for the weekend. What if we schedule some fun time for the kids during the week to break off the mundane school schedule and work?
Prepare on Sunday nights
Getting our kids ready on Sunday nights by picking out their outfits, making sure all homework, books and essentials are in the backpack, talking about what is in the lunchbox and breakfast menu may excite kids.
Preparing the night before will eliminate morning rush and set everybody off with a good start.
Have a good night’s rest
A healthy sleep routine is important for our body and mind. Just like adults, some kids may have difficulty going to bed. It could be due to a disturbing book they read like about ghosts or thrillers, or a violent or action packed movie or TV series or online games right before bedtime.
Winding down at least 30 minutes before bedtime can calm the body and mind and help promote sleep. To find out more on the secrets of a good night’s sleep, please download our free booklet here.
One quick tip, apply Lavender essential oil topically on feet and spray it on your child’s pillow. It will relax and calm their mind and body.
Music and motivational CDs
Music can transform attitudes, and boost our emotions. Listening to motivational CDs and songs in the morning can help startup our day with a positive impression.
These are some of the ways to defeat Monday blues. Talking and spending time with kids could be the best remedies for back to school Monday blues. They may just need someone to listen to them to calm their nerves.
What are your strategies to help your kids with Back to School Monday Blues? Let us know by commenting below.
Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. It’s strictly for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes ONLY. The products I talk about are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure any illness or disease. Any information I give you about them is for informational or entertainment purposes only. They have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please seek the qualified health professional of your choice when making health decisions for yourself, your family and your pets.
Watching the 2012 Olympics is amazing and inspiring. These athletes really embody the word EXCELLENCE. But they also set an example of what every human being is capable of…maybe not in athletics but in LIFE. Here are 5 things I keep seeing in these Olympic athletes that we can take in to improve our own lives.
I don’t think any Olympic athlete just got there by accident. Most have had a Dream to be an Olympic athlete since they were a young child. They had that dream and set goals. They also knew that to be an Olympic athlete, they would have to accomplish a lot of smaller goals first.
1) Dreams & Goals:
Do you have a dream? Is there something you want for yourself, family or career? Maybe it is to be a best-selling author, or maybe it’s to be a great speaker or trainer. Maybe you want to have an Equestrian rehab center or be an Opera Singer.
Your dreams are those burning desires inside of you and in my opinion, what God has made you for. BUT dreams will remain dreams without goals. A goal is a more specific AIM, direction, and focus. It guides you and if broken down into smaller goals, it helps you work step by step towards accomplishing your dreams.
But goals are just goals without a specific plan and action to achieve them. Actions towards your goals are your investment to achieve them.
2) Investment:
These Olympic athletes have made huge investments in their goal. They have invested their Time, Energy and Money. They practice many hours a day, which requires huge levels of energy from their bodies. And all that training is not free. Some families invest in moving to a different city or state to train in some of the best facilities in the world.
Whatever goal we want to achieve we must also invest our time, energy and money. Depending on your goal, you will have to spend your energy, time and money to learn new skills, develop techniques, change your old habits to new ones, change your mindset and the list goes on. Without an investment of all 3 TIME, ENERGY and MONEY, dreams rarely come true.
Feel free to argue with me here but I have yet to see a person who has not invested in themselves this way and still gotten their dream.
3) Willingness to be Different:
I wasn’t even a teenager yet but I was on my way to being a very accomplished pianist. Ranked in the top 12 for my age group throughout Central NY as a kid, I definitely was different than most of my friends. I would practice sometimes 3 hours a day. I didn’t get to play sports or do as many school activities as everyone else because my life was piano.
The same is true (on a much grander scale) for many of the young people at the Olympics. They have sacrificed many things for their dream. Most have made that personal commitment to not only eat and live healthy but not to do certain normal things kids their ages do. It might include dating, going to a regular school, or watching hours of television.
What are you willing to sacrifice or do differently to accomplish your goal?
As for my piano dream well, right around 13 years old I realized I wanted to be a normal kid and that piano was more of my parents’ dream for me than my own.
4) Coaching & Consistency:
There isn’t one Olympic athlete in the 2012 London Olympic Games that doesn’t have a coach or several coaches. In fact, in their career they have usually worked with a coach up to a certain level in their performance and then may have moved on to find a different coach that could help them go even further.
This could be true in your own goals. You may work with an initial coach who helps you set your mindset straight, then you might also have a strategic marketing and business development coach. See what I mean?
But the top Olympic athletes are CONSISTENTLY training with their coaches year after year. It’s not a one- time thing and then they are done. You can work with coaches through books, online resources, and coaching programs. Don’t let your budget stop you from learning. You can start to learn and grow from using resources at your public library.
Envision Yourself as the Best
"I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top." -Serena Williams, Tennis Player
5) Faith & Belief
Serena Williams has it and this is what led to her amazing successful career. Believing that you can do something and having the FAITH are driving forces in success. When I work with my business team members, if they don’t have BELIEF in their product or the business that they are doing, they usually will struggle a whole lot and get very little results. You must BELIEVE. What is that saying? BELIEVE IT, SEE IT, ACHIEVE IT, well I think those words say it all.
Having trouble believing in your dreams or yourself? Here’s a little tip: With God all things are possible so and He can accomplish all things. So the next time you are having doubt in your dreams, take out your beautiful Believe Essential Oil (a combination of Frankincense, Rosewood, and Idaho Balsam Fir), take a few drops in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and inhale. Then rub it on your shoulders and chest and maybe even your feet. This will help you relax and encourage your mind to believe.
Now add a prayer asking the God of the Universe who can do all things to help supernaturally impart UNSHAKABLE FAITH into all parts of you. Repeat whenever you doubt or just daily for the awesomeness of it.
I hope this was helpful. Pop over to my Facebook page and let me know what part of the Olympics you are enjoying.
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I woke up from a really disturbing dream and was about to go journal it when I heard my inner voice say you need to share it. I had a dream that woke me up sobbing. At first I thought, “Well it's just a dream” but when you look a little deeper maybe it's wasn’t…
I had a dream that this really mean person who didn't like me and tried to do mean stuff got me arrested and put in jail. This jail was secret and no one knew I was in it, not my husband, not my family, no one really but me. There were other people in the jail even little kids. Some tried to escape but most of the time would end up back in the jail.
Then in the dream I realized that I could escape but was too scared to do it. I had gotten comfortable in prison. Sounds weird I know… Then I also realized that the person who put me in jail had changed over time from that mean person to my mom. But how would I escape? Then I heard a voice say forgiveness; you need to forgive the people who put you in this prison. So I started saying and praying “I forgive them” and saw the reflections of the people I needed to forgive. As I did this I just started weeping and weeping.
Lastly I saw all the ways I had kept myself in bondage and was mad at all the bunny trails I went down just so I wouldn’t have to break out and be free. I heard a voice again say, “Forgiveness, you need to forgive yourself.”
WOW what a dream huh? I woke up sobbing I was so affected by it. But it doesn’t surprise me since this past week I was working with my Mindset coach, PJ McClure, on patterns of self sabotage and where they come from. I had just had 3 conversations over the weekend with friends and we were talking about how people instill a spirit of fear in kids and if that bondage is not broken, they grow up to be adults with anxiety, worry, and usually stay stuck in situations or jobs that are much less than their true calling.
What does this mean for you? Well ask yourself what kind of prisons you are in. Are you afraid to do something more with your life? Are you afraid to go back to school, chase that dream of fill in the blank, do what you have always wanted to, or go live in a foreign country? Whatever it is I am here to tell you and pray with you that you don’t have to live in bondage anymore. Get at the roots of your bondage.
Now this may seem a little deep and weird but hear me out.
Here is a Bondage Breaking Formula:
1) Identify the prison you are in. (WARNING you may have many)
2) Recognize what put you in there. Beth Moore in her book “Get Out of the Pit” shares that we can be pushed in a pit (our prison) by other people, we can fall in a pit maybe by circumstances or a few poor choices compiled on top of each other, or we can just jump right in by our own choice.
3) Understand you were not made to live there. It can be easier and too comfortable to stay prison versus living free. (Sadly I see really talented young people who seem to feel more at home in the system then outside it.) Most people were never raised with life.
What do I mean by that? I mean that words of encouragement, positive role models, or praise are good but my belief is if we read our Bibles we would read God’s true calling on our lives. We would read words of life. If we really read, understood and believed the words GOD gave us, we would know how to avoid the prison and how to get out when we are there.
4) Ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness of your captors (no need to do this in person if you can do it in your heart), forgiveness of yourself, and forgiveness from God. If you have trouble with the first two, ask God to help you forgive.
I would like to tell you that this is a one time thing but it is not. It will usually take many times because of all the layers of junk. Occasionally, God will give you instant deliverance but in both methods it feels like losing a whole lot of weight. You just start feeling lighter. You feel like this burden is just off of you. Some lose weight or forgive slowly, some can do it quickly but we all can do it.
5) Release the spirit of bondage and fear. Again this might sound weird but my belief or thinking is there are yucky little demonic forces that can get attached to us and speak junk about ourselves right into our minds. It’s kind of like the angel on one shoulder and the devil on another. These attachments can be heavy, “you’re stupid, you’re as dumb as a box of rocks, you can’t do that you are a girl”. They definitely want to keep you for being all you were made to be.
So how do you release these bondages? Well again my belief is we pray to bind them and cast them back to the pit of Hell where they belong…. But always use the name of Jesus Christ. Even if you are not a Christian, you will see the power of using the name of Jesus Christ far surpasses anything you can do.
6) Now this exercise is not complete because we finally have to fill that space or void (cover the pit) or we will find ourselves possibly in a worse pit than before. I recommend filling that void and covering that old wound with the power of the Holy Spirit and the Blood of Jesus.
As Christians, Jesus left us the power of the Holy Spirit that is WAY underused. The Holy Spirit can give us patience, self control and peace, when our lives seem like a mess and out of control. The Blood of Jesus, your belief that Christ died for our sins and for the people who put us in prison, can cover your wounds and hurt no matter how old. This is a really important step and if you don’t have Christ and the Holy Spirit in your life you really may want to ask him into your life. Just give Him your heart, your mind, body and soul and you will see HUGE changes in your life.
Lastly I want to share with you one more secret weapon in breaking free of bondage and breaking out of prison. The Bible gives over 188 references to anointing, essential oils, and plant medicinal used to empower, heal, and increase your spiritual connection. God made these plants and essential oils but why are we not using them today? When you do the entire Prison Breaking free exercise I am going to recommend you anoint the whole process with pure essential oils.
Specifically, I recommend to start with the oil of Valor, a beautiful blend of Frankincense, Spruce, Blue Tansy and more oils which when inhaled, helps tell your brain to calm, your body to be at peace, and it tells your spirit to be courageous and strong.
Take 2-4 drops of Valor in your hand and rub your hands together, inhale the oil, apply to your shoulders, heart and feet holding your hands for 10 or more seconds in each area as you relax and feel the oils going in.
Valor is important to use every morning before you start your day as well as before you start a Bondage Breaking exercise.
Next is another Bondage Breaking oil called Transformation. This oil has a whole bunch of single essential oils blended together like Sandalwood and Frankincense. These oils were used during biblical times and can be just as beneficial today especially when you are using pure oils like in Transformation.
Take 2 to 4 drops of Transformation in your hand and rub your hands together, inhale the oil, apply to your shoulders, belly, feet and anywhere else you feel you need it. Keep inhaling the oil as you go through the exercise in Steps 1 to 6.
Finally I would say don’t be afraid. Give yourself grace because God has given it to you.
I love and appreciate your courage and determination to be the best you can be. If you feel like sharing your breakthroughs, I would love to hear them. To share publically, comment below but if you would like to privately message me email at info@starrhealth.com. Put in the subject line BREAK FREE.
Remember all of this is for your Total Wellness! God Bless your success,
Dr. Mary Starr Carter
Starr Health Ministries
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America is the Land of the Free. But do you have a sense of freedom in your life today? Do bills, poor health, threat of unemployment, unhealthy living environment, weak relationships, uncertainties and so on burden you?
What happened to the American dream? Of life, liberty and the ability to pursue happiness?
Since ancient times, man has been migrating across continents in search of a better life, safety, opportunity and favorable weather. Most of all, to have the freedom of who they can be and to pursue their destiny and ultimately to achieve a life on their own terms, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Don’t we want them all? Yet freedom now is just a word for many, not a lifestyle.
Through history, we can learn work ethics, mindset and wisdom of our forefathers. Let’s look at one man’s quote and writings in the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin. He was one of the Founding Fathers of America, an entrepreneur, inventor, scientist, printer, author, politician, prophet and many more.
There is so much we can draw from in the 21 quotes below. If we were to think about it each day and put each to use in the next 21 days, our life, outlook, attitude, work ethic, ways of handling money, business and relationship will change.
1. A penny saved is a penny earned.
2. Lost time is never found again.
3. When you are finished changing, you’re finished.
4. Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.
5. Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.
6. He that can have patience can have what he will.
7. Never ruin an apology with an excuse.
8. Many people die at twenty-five and aren’t buried until they are seventy-five.
9. To lengthen thy lives, lessen thy meals.
10. Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.
11. If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
12. He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.
13. Energy and persistence conquer all things.
14. Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.
15. Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.
16. God helps those who help themselves.
17. By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
18. The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
19. Never confuse motion with action.
20. The way to see by faith is to shut the eyes of reason.
21. Instead of cursing the darkness, light the candle.
Benjamin Franklin knew
• Persistence and pushing through adversity when experiencing the death of his son and failure of some businesses
• Don’t settle for the limitations due to the lack of education and money when starting out
• Moderation is better than overindulgence when it comes to food consumption
• Preparation and saving for rainy days, for they will come
• Investing time and money in learning and reading
• Willingness to change to suit current economic needs
Americans are always known to have the ability to stand, create, survive and hold the truths. None of our forefathers came to fall into bondage again. They came to build, increase and be free while going through hardship, lack and uncertainty.
There were opportunities but not without a price to pay. What are we willing to pay to move forward and have freedom of life? To find out how one pushed through adversity, limitation, shame and embrace change, knowledge, hard work, humility, persistence and pursuit of happiness, let’s watch this clip:
This Independence Day, I can’t help but feel grateful for all of you. I appreciate you and honor you for who you are, what you stand for and where you are going. If adversity comes knocking at your door, push through. If financial failure visited you lately don’t give up, if poor health is making you sick and tired, seek changes and help.
This week as I sat with thousands of people at the Young Living convention in Salt Lake City, I thought of the changes that are happening with Young Living and the changes I’ve made in my life and business. And how change is necessary to grow and advance.
Despite the adversities and hardship, there were many triumphs and successes along the way through determination, persistence, humility, hard work, faith, vision, investing of time and money into learning new skills and adding new skills and most of all, the willingness to make necessary changes. Just like the principles that Benjamin Franklin stood for and Chris Gardner believed as he stepped out to pursue.
Young Living announced their transformation in this convention to suit the current growth and demand. Changes are being made as I write. They want to be more efficient, responsive, and supportive in the online world to help their skyrocketing growth worldwide.
Freshness, excitement, energy and new direction are needed to achieve the next level in the corporate world and in our personal life.
If you have read this far, let me ask you this:
What would your life look like if you could just add an extra $200 per month into your bank account? Not $2,000, just $200.
Are you ready to transform and pursue life, liberty and to pursue happiness for you and your family? I would like to invite you to join Jay and I on July 12th at 9:30pm for a FREE teleseminar on how to take your Young Living Business Online and never to be tied to your phone all day again. Change is happening in the marketplace…
I’m going to share secrets on how I am able to cut hours of my time on the phone and still make more money than ever before. At the same time, how my business grew when others were suffering, because of the changes that I’ve made. I’ll also let you know how to get out of adversity and limitations and push through your fears and self doubt.
Will I see you there? Here is a link to register for this FREE call. Seats are limited. It will be full I guarantee. Here's the link.
We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.
