Monday Muse: What's Your Most Unexpected Essential Oil Discovery?
Quick question for this beautiful Monday... What's your most unexpected essential oil discovery - something that completely surprised you about how powerful these plant allies can be?
My most unexpected discovery was realizing that essential oils alone weren't enough - it was the holistic approach that changed everything.
In 2016, I was suffering from severe seasonal allergies that had worsened due to paper dust in my work environment. I was four months into my aromatherapy certification and had been using essential oil blends to manage my symptoms. Despite my efforts, I was still struggling with a violent, spasmodic cough that seemed to be triggered by almost everything.
The real breakthrough came when I realized I needed to examine my entire environment. Essential oils are powerful, but I began to recognize the importance of my breathing space at home and at work. I started diffusing oils regularly, even getting a diffuser for my desk at work! I switched to beeswax candles, removed toxic cleaning products, and always carried my "aromatherapy tissue," which had a few drops of the essential oil I needed for that day.
By mid-2017, my allergy symptoms had significantly reduced. I rarely needed my prescribed inhaler and was no longer taking allergy medication! During that time, my go-to essential oils were Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct 1,8 cineole), Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), and Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) - but the real magic came from a complete lifestyle shift, in addition to using these incredible essential oils.
I never expected that aromatherapy would teach me to pay attention to everything in my environment, not just the oils themselves.
What about you? What's surprised you most about your essential oil journey? 🌿✨
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Monday Muse: What's Your Most Unexpected Essential Oil Discovery?
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