Not only do essential oils smell great, but research shows they can help promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Studies done in mice, showed that mice who were over excited from stimulants could be calmed by exposure to the aromas of sandalwood and lavender. What’s even more interesting, is that the essential oils of these plants were detected in their blood stream about an hour after exposure. Researchers also found that the same mice BECAME anxious when they inhaled the scent of orange terpenes. They concluded that certain scents can have a huge impact on anxiety. It makes you wonder why we have such little conversation about the scents we surround ourself with! by Karyn Bender | Feb 26, 2016 | Facebookvia Karyn Bender RPh...
With overwhelmingly full hearts, may we run with boundless joy towards the glittering light, never looking back at the shadows we leave behind. For what lies ahead, is full of bright hope, and endless promise. As we cast off our garments of our yesterdays, may we fold them gently, and remember that the journey we’ve traveled is a part of us, as the adventure that lies ahead. Yet, we need not be defined by what has happened, nor what is to happen. May we learn to forgive ourselves and those around us, and find our identity in love, hopefulness, and truth. by Karyn Bender | Feb 12, 2016 | Facebookvia Karyn Bender RPh...
Let’s face it. Change is hard and sometimes it can cause us pain. Sometimes we suffer. In these moments, we can feel frustrated and angry because of what we are experiencing. It’s hard to see the Divine in the situation because we are so focused on surviving it. We try to fight our way out of it, instead of going with the flow. When hard times happen, it’s important to take a step back and look at what is actually going on. Are you creating the situation because you haven’t been happy with the way things are and you really need things to change? Have you ignored your desires and passions for so long that your higher self finally says “Enough!”? Take a few minutes to breathe and look at the situation from an observers’ standpoint. Show yourself some compassion and love. If a loved one were in your shoes, what advice would you give them? Hard times are a call from your higher self to wake up. Give it some cooperation by acknowledging that the Divine aspect of you needs some attention. The challenge that you face is a message of love from the Universe that it supports you when you most need it. by Karyn Bender | Feb 8, 2016 | Facebookvia Karyn Bender RPh...
It is said that healers are not made, but rather they are born. For some of us, there is an innate need to serve that is encoded into the fabric of our very being. Healing comes from a deep and genuine place of love and care, but healers often give away so much of this love and care that there is nothing left for themselves. Don’t forget to taste your own medicine and invite healing into your own life. by Karyn Bender | Feb 3, 2016 | Facebookvia Karyn Bender RPh...
In each of our hearts, lives a light. A guiding inner consciousness that reveals to us the truths in the tales of our spirit. Gently revealing to us, in her warm glow, how we may shine our lives as a light for others. To live a life not of mediocrity, but one of kindness and compassion and truth. May we trust in the guidance of our soul, that longs to bring us on fantastic adventures, if we would be so brave as to listen. We are all as equally human as each other, and we are all in this together. In the greatest truth, we must help each other in any and every way we can. May we all walk each other home, together. by Karyn Bender | Jan 27, 2016 | Facebookvia Karyn Bender RPh...
“Help” is considered a four letter word to many of us. We don’t like to ask for it because it makes us feel weak, dependent, indebted, incompetent, or a mixture of all of these things. We might also find ourselves feeling ashamed for being so needy. Asking for help is an intrinsic part of being human. We evolved as social creatures who relied on each other to have our basic needs met, so it’s a natural part of living in a society. There should be no shame in behaving the way that we were designed to behave. It gives us an opportunity to stare down our fear of being vulnerable, which is a beautiful and very human emotion. Sometimes we also need to admit that we can’t always do it on our own. There are certain times that it takes a village to get the job done, and that’s okay. by Karyn Bender | Jan 22, 2016 | Facebookvia Karyn Bender RPh...
