Trusting and Forgiving Yourself

Today, I want to chat about something close to our hearts but often far from our minds – the art of trusting and forgiving ourselves. The journey through life is punctuated with lessons, some of which can lead to feelings of guilt, regret, or self-doubt. But what if I told you that there's a way to rewrite your internal narrative, to remove those barriers that hold you back from healing and flourishing? Exciting, right? 

First off, it's important to recognize that trusting and forgiving yourself are acts of profound courage and love. They allow you to acknowledge your past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future with hope. When we harbor negative feelings towards ourselves, it's like walking through life with invisible shackles. These feelings can prevent us from realizing our full potential and experiencing joy and fulfillment.


Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing, can be a beautiful way to start this journey of self-trust and forgiveness. It works on the principle of energy flow through the body. When our emotional or energy pathways are blocked due to past trauma or negative experiences, it can hinder our growth and wellness. Reiki helps in releasing these blockages, promoting harmony and balance within. As you experience the gentle energy of Reiki, it's an opportunity to connect with your inner self, to listen and understand your needs, fears, and desires more deeply. This connection can be a powerful step towards trusting yourself and your journey.

Pairing beautifully with Reiki is the Aroma Freedom Technique, a revolutionary approach that combines the power of scent with intentional focus to help you break through internal barriers. AFT utilizes the profound impact of essential oils on the limbic system (the emotional part of our brain) to release negative thoughts, feelings, and memories that hold us back. By inhaling specific oils while focusing on positive intentions and affirmations, you can create a new narrative for yourself—one of confidence, healing, and self-compassion.

Imagine a moment of feeling stuck, held down by old beliefs like "I'm not good enough" or "I can’t move past this." Now, imagine using a beautifully scented oil, breathing in deeply, and gently guiding your thoughts towards forgiveness and self-trust. It's not just imagination; it's a practical and sensory journey towards liberation from those limiting beliefs.

Embarking on this pathway of self-forgiveness and trust through Reiki and the Aroma Freedom Technique isn't a one-time fix. It's a beautiful journey of continuous growth, learning, and loving yourself more deeply each day. Remember, every step forward is a step towards the incredible potential that lies within you.

If you're curious about incorporating these techniques into your journey of self-healing, I'm here to guide you. Whether it’s selecting the right essential oils to support your emotional wellbeing or exploring how Reiki can bring balance and peace into your life, you don’t have to walk this path alone.

Remember, my dear, forgiving and trusting yourself is one of the most beautiful gifts you can offer to your being. It's about coming home to yourself, recognizing your worth, and embracing the light within you, flaws and all. Let’s take this step together, shall we?  Reach out to me at Live Differently.Club

Sending you light, love, and a sprinkle of lavender-scented courage!

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How I started to Live Differently

 
I was at a crossroad in my life when I learned to Live Differently.

It was several years ago that I was an investment advisor for a large regional bank.  I loved my position, my clients, the work. I was sure I was going to retire from this position.  Then one day the bank changed it's business model, didn't need as many investment advisors and my position was cut.  I was let go!

I did not have a plan B and felt like I was stuck in the muck.  What was I going to do now?  I knew that I didn't want to stay in the financial industry.  I didn't want to have my friends, income and career taken from me again.  I wanted to Live Differently.

For many years I was interested in natural products and how nature can help to support my bodily systems.  I completed a master herbalist certificate. I completed several master Reiki certificates and I knew that this was a direction I wanted to go in.

That's when I discover the essential oils of Young Living and their Seed to Seal promise.  Knowing about herbs and natural products I was thrilled to finally find a company that got it!  The products are only as good as the way the plants are grown, treated and processed to get the best results.  That is what Young Living does.  I also was very impressed with the way they combine essential oils into a wide variety of products for home, personal care, immune system, and event pets!  I had never discovered a company that does all of this and give you the opportunity to create an income simply by sharing the products.  I was hooked!

But that just started my journey to Live Differently.  I knew I wanted to get my Reiki practice started and there were so many internal stories I was telling myself about why this was not going to work!  I felt defeated until my good friend handed me the Aroma Freedom Technique book and asked me to join the certification class.  This technique blew me out of the water!  It helped me to turn around my internal narrative and self doubt I had to changing the way I saw myself and the world around me.  It showed me a way to use the essential oils I loved to improve my overall mental state.

So I was on my way.  Still I felt like I didn't have enough traction to really make a difference and that is when I found Oola.
Finding balance in an unbalanced world is exactly how I felt and that is what the Oola book talked about.  It showed me a simple framework to change the lifestyle I had to the life I really wanted to live.  It also is a whole community of like minded people that want to continually improve themselves and the world they live in. Now I had all the pieces that I needed to Live Differently.   

The best part is I get to share this with everyone who wants to Live Differently.

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