Thank you friends! I so appreciate all of you coming out to the Mayan theater to share in this experience with me. Special thanks to Taryn Brumfitt for creating the beautiful film Embrace, and to Katherine Mcintosh for leading our discussion after the film on “Loving the Skin You’re In”. Make sure to check out Katherine’s free video series on the No Judgement Diet.
Such a moving experience! I’ll be thinking about and talking for days. As I mentioned, the best next steps are to take action in our own lives, begin a movement within ourselves, and then pass this on through our daily movements and interactions with others.
Want more from Taryn? Watch her Ted Talk.
If you weren’t able to join us in Denver, I highly suggest you find a screening in your area. Everyone should see this film.
No screening in your area? Host one yourself! That’s what I did, and I loved every minute of this hard-to-watch, entertaining, thought-provoking, laugh/cry, hopeful film. And I adored spending this time with 200 amazing, beautiful people.
If you attended the screening with us, you received a little sample of a blend of essential oils called Embrace that I created just for you.
The blend is formulated with the idea of embracing our bodies and reminding us of this wonderful evening we experienced together in a room full of beautiful, strong people who are loved.
You are beautiful. You are strong. You are loved.
Embrace this.
As many of us may have experienced, our sense of smell can have a profound effect on our emotions, and simply inhaling an aroma can elicit an emotional response. Because smells travel very quickly through our olfactory system to the limbic brain, we can quickly and effectively impact our emotions, mood, and memories, and as a result our responses and behaviors.
This means we can actually re-train our brain toward these new thoughts and affirmations, resetting our beliefs and actions more quickly. So, in those quiet moments, when you are tempted to believe those old tapes — the stories, the lies — you can instead open that little bottle, breathe in the beauty, strength, and love, and renew your mind.
That is so powerful! That’s how we Change. The. World.
OK. I could go on and on. If you want to read more about the science of why and how using essential oils works to aid in the process of releasing and receiving, read my post Essential Emotions.
Here’s a bit about the essential oils that we used to create our Embrace blend from one of my favorite books of all time, Emotions & Essential Oils. I highly recommend it as it’s become a wonderful companion in my prayer and meditation, and is a guide on my emotional journey. You can purchase it here or on Amazon.
Bergamot
The Oil of Self-Acceptance
“Bergamot relieves feelings of despair, self judgment and low self-esteem. It supports the individuals in need of self-acceptance and self-love. Bergamot invites individuals to see life with more optimism.
Bergamot has a cleansing effect on stagnant feelings and limiting belief systems. Because of individuals’ core beliefs of being “bad”, “unlovable” and “not good enough,” they seek to hide behind a facade of cheerfulness. They may fear revealing their true thoughts and feelings. Bergamot’s powerful cleansing properties generate movement in the energy system, which in turn brings hope.
It awakens the soul to hope and offers courage to share the inner-self. Reigniting optimism and confidence in the Self, it imparts true self-acceptance. Bergamot teaches individuals to let go of self-judgment by learning to love themselves unconditionally.”
Cinnamon
The Oil of Sexual Harmony
“Cinnamon supports the reproductive system and helps heal sexual issues. It assists individuals in accepting their body and embracing their physical attractiveness. Cinnamon dispels fear of rejection and nurtures healthy sexuality. It rekindles sexual energies when there has been repression, trauma, or abuse. It can also bring clarity to souls who struggle with their sexual identity.
Cinnamon also assists individuals in relationships where insecurities are shown by jealousy or control. It encourages the soul to let go of control and allow others to be free. Cinnamon can nurture strong relationships based on mutual love and respect.
Where there are other insecurities covered by pretense, facade, and pride, Cinnamon invites individuals to be honest and vulnerable, thereby allowing true intimacy to emerge.”
Ginger
The Oil of Empowerment
“Ginger holds no reservations. This oil has a purpose and will fulfill it! Ginger powerfully persuades individuals to be fully present and participate in life. It teaches that to be successful in life, one must be wholly committed to it.
Ginger addresses deep patterns of victim mentality, which is evidenced by feelings of powerlessness, believing everything is outside one’s control, refusing to take responsibility for life, or blaming life circumstances on other people or outside influences. The victim feels stuck as they decentralize or disown responsibility and blame others for their misfortunes.
Ginger empowers individuals in taking complete responsibility for their life circumstances. It infuses a warrior-like mentality based on personal integrity, centralized responsibility, and individual choice. Here, the individual sees themselves as the creator of their own life. No longer waiting for outside circumstances to change, they choose their own destiny. The empowered individual assumes full responsibility and accountability for the consequences of their actions or inactions.”
Grapefruit
The Oil of Honoring the Body
“Grapefruit teaches true respect and appreciation for one’s physical body. It supports individuals who struggle to honor their body and are caught in patterns of mistreatment. These forms of abuse may include severe dieting, judging one’s body weight or type, and abusing the body through negligent behavior or violence. These acts are often motivated by hate and disgust buried within the psyche which gets directed toward the physical body. Though the individual may obsess over how they look, deep down they never feel they look good enough.
Grapefruit oil is often misused in overly strict dietary and weight-loss programs. The reason this oil helps curb emotional eating, is because it encourages a positive relationship with one’s body based on love, tolerance, and acceptance. Grapefruit encourages integrity by respecting one’s physical needs. This oil assists an individual in listening to their true physical needs and impulses. It also assists one in taking responsibility for what they feel. Grapefruit teaches that no amount of food can fill a hole in the heart – only love can do that. As the individual takes ownership of their feelings and gets the help they need in addressing them, they no longer have a need to hide their feelings behind food, body abuse, strict regimens, eating issues, or other forms of obsession.”
Blessings, friends!
“Your body is not an ornament, it is the vehicle to your dreams.” ~Taryn Brumfitt
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Note to readers: The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any emotional or physical condition, illness or injury. The information is in no way intended as a substitute for medical advice. All readers should obtain medical advice from a health care professional.
