This morning brought the reminder that nothing lasts forever and that the cold wind can blow strong & fierce. Last year, I decided to be like a Scandinavian and embrace a positive wintertime mindset so that I would have a better well -being. Well, what did that look like...walking each day with my furry companion, where I went outside without checking the weather but instead bundled up and simply breathed in the crisp cool air. My favorite days were those where the snow sparkled and crunched under clear blue skies with full sun in action. I weathered last winter very well. And I look forward to engaging again in “friluftsliv” (Norweigen for open air life). Get outside, wear a smile, and work on those “outdoorphins.” Do you have a favorite winter outdoor activity?
“When snow falls nature listens.”- Antoinette Van Cleef
When I wear Jasmine, I am so mesmerized by this scent. It is delicious and ever so exotic! The Jasmine we enjoy from Young Living is actually an “essence” not an essential oil. The flowers must be picked at night to maximize the fragrance.
Known in India as the”queen of the night”and “moonlight of the grove,” women have treasured it for centuries for its beautiful, aphrodisiac-like fragrance. According to Roberta Wilson, “In many religious traditions, the Jasmine flower symbolizes hope, happiness, and love.”
Interesting note: 1 pound of jasmine oil requires about 1000 pounds of jasmine or 3.6 million fresh picked blossoms. The blossoms must be collected before sunrise, or much of the fragrance will have evaporated. The quality of the blossoms can also be compromised if they are squashed. A single pound of pure jasmine oil can cost from $1200-$4500. In contrast, synthetic Jasmine oils can be obtained for $3.50 per pound, but the synthetic oils obviously do not possess the same therapeutic qualities as pure Jasmine oil.
Thank you Young Living and our Seed to Seal Commitment to Purity. Have you tried the sensual power of Jasmine?
