Eternally Grateful
Last week was an important one, it was the official “opening day” for my in-home yoga and aromatherapy center. It was also my birthday, the beginning the last year in my 40’s. It is crazy to think that in less than 365 days I will be half a century old! At this age and place in time, I am eternally grateful for the amazing friends I have in my life. Particularly, for my friend Lisa, who is so excited for me and supportive of me, that she helped me get my basement in order, helped hold down the fort during the open house, walked around three neighborhoods helping me pass out flyers and has been telling our neighbors all about the business and recruiting them to come take classes. She is amazing! And my friend, Mark, who taught me how to renovate an entire bathroom from tiling to changing a toilet, so I could convert my basement into a legit business space, all he needed for his time was an Italian dinner. My friend Jamie put her talents and love into designing the business logo so we could both support each other on our business ventures. And my friend Melissa purchased yoga mats from me, that she didn’t need (but she loves), just to show her support and she has given her precious time to help review and give feedback on the website.
Most of all, I am thankful for my family who have all been cheering for me each step of the way, especially my dad, who has been giving of his time and money to help me see this dream through and my mom and sister who are my biggest aromatherapy customers to date!
There was a time when all I did was focus on what I didn’t have. Fixating my attention on what I didn’t have contributed to my anxiety, it created a mindset of scarcity and feeling as if I never had enough. This way of thinking also contributed to my depression, as I found myself feeling excited for all of my friends and their accomplishments but also envious of my friends who had “more” of something than I did. Whether that was money, romantic relationships, homes, whatever it may be, if it was something they had and I wanted, I felt a tinge of jealousy. Then I felt guilt for feeling envious of my friends, then I felt hopeless as if I would never catch up to have what they have. It was a vicious negative thought cycle, very hard to break.
After a few years of therapy, medication to help me redirect my thought patterns, and embracing a regular practice of yoga and meditation, I have slowly (and happily) moved away from these detrimental ways of thinking.
As I embark on this journey towards peace, I have chosen to focus my attention and thoughts on abundance. I have a home, access to food, my health, a job, transportation, 2 nutty dogs, the dream to own my own business, my family and their health, and the most amazing group of friends anyone could ask for. I am incredibly fortunate to be so loved.
Last night Lisa and I participated in a full moon ceremony. We celebrated the Super Blue Moon and our feminine energy with meditation, oracle cards and paper wishes.
We focused on the theme of abundance, asking to be gifted with an abundance of love, health, wealth, happiness and success.
If you’d like to bring more abundance into your life, start your journey with us at Embrace Therapeutics! Join us for yoga classes, pursue your own personal health goals with aromatherapy, and join our incredible community!
Aromatherapy tip: to help create a mindset of abundance, try diffusing Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) essential oil during your personal yoga or meditation practice. Patchouli has a grounding effect and is part of the Lamiaceae or mint plant family. When using essential oils, be sure to purchase your oils from a reputable source, organic oils are always preferred so there are no synthetic ingredients!
