Giving Liberates the Soul of the Giver!
Marlenea La Shomb, N.D., LMT
Nov – Dec 2021 • Vol 3, No 118
Maya Angelou once said, “I have found that, among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” How true! This season, liberate your soul and nurture the souls of others by giving them healing aromas!
Essential oils can be added to any Christmas craft, from homemade candles to home-baked goods. Imagine the feeling your friends and family will get as they smell the aromas that escape when they open their gift boxes. Here are a few ideas:
POTPOURRI—
Gather dried leaves and flower petals. Place in a large glass jar. Add a couple of drops of your favorite oils. Close the lid and shake. Store overnight. Sew little fabric pillows out of a sheer fabric. Fill them with the potpourri. Seal and trim with ribbons and bows.
Not sure which oils to add? Look for essential-oil blends, too, as they work well, and have been specially formulated to evoke a special mood or feeling (usually expressed in the blend name). Here is a short list of popular and common oils that can be used, along with the feelings they invoke:
Cinnamon—Invigoration
Geranium—Emotional support
Lavender—Relaxation
Lemon—Happiness
Orange—Joy
Peppermint—Clarity
Pine—Peace
Vanilla—Comfort
