Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Self Reflection

I am way behind on my blogging. I have so many posts I want to catch up on. From Halloween and on. Oh well.

As I sit here for a one brief, quiet moment, I am currently reflecting on my resolution to serve others that I'd made at the beginning of this year. I'm not certain I've accomplished what I've set out to do. I've definitely tried to reach out to others a lot more but I find myself not living up to my true potential. I feel like there is so much more that I can do that I'm not doing. Is it just me? Am I the only woman out there that feels she isn't living up to her true potential? I think I've felt inadequate now for too many years and my mental state needs to shift.

It's hard to. I find that the hardest thing about making changes is that the people you had a lot of things in common with suddenly don't share your enthusiasm anymore. I used to think, "they've changed." Maybe they have. But the more I think about it, the more I come to realize that maybe perhaps I'm the one that has changed. I'm the one that has moved in a different direction. And I pray and hope it's the right one and that others will follow. Because sometimes, I'll admit, it gets lonely.

I don't want to travel the road less traveled. It's not easy to blaze a trail. But I refuse to ignore the intuition I get. I refuse to ignore that nagging feeling that tells me to press forward though the climb ahead is long and tough. I've never in my life found anything that encompasses so many of the things of which I feel passionate about in this life. Forgive the shameless marketing, but it is truly how I feel. doTERRA is a tool for me to use now for all the things that I've longed to do. It lines up with too many things for me to ignore it. Everything from living a longer and happier life, being fit and healthy, finding emotional balance, using natural products for healing, and learning how to touch one another more often. Yes, in a world where ironically the sense of touch has become synonymous with anything perverse, I feel that many of us have forgotten how to use it for good. For reaching out to those who crave to be hugged and caressed to relieve the stresses they unknowingly hold on to. Why do we do this to ourselves?

We live in a world where extremes swing from one side of the pendulum to the other without realizing there is a way to balance it in the middle. I know this post probably seems very disjointed but it's just my thoughts for the hour. I'm on a mission. I'm determined to find a way to reach out and touch those who seek for it the most. I'm determined to finish off my year by finding as many as I can to serve, even if but for a small moment. And continue my service throughout my life. This resolution was not just for a year. For me, it was a way to discipline myself to not be afraid and to anxiously seek out those in need. I have no reason to fear. I'm on the Lord's errand and I know he will guide me through it.

Deep Breath. So here's to no fear, and a stronger resolve to do the things of which I've set out to do. Here's to strength beyond my own to help me in achieving my true mission in life. Here's to the Lord's patience with me and helping me to understand how to use it with kindness and true charity. I'm far from perfect. But by golly, I'm going to do my best to show him how close I can get. And hopefully, at the end of my life, I will have no regrets. No thoughts of "What If?" And feel thoroughly satisfied that I truly gave my best effort. Yes, I'm certain I will stumble along the way. But I will get up. I promise you that.

All right, back to work. :)

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

A Rant and A New Resolve


Lately, it seems, I come across as more and more controversial. Since this is my blog, I just wanted to take a moment to vent about my thoughts and ideas and perhaps share what it is I am doing that I am so passionate about lately.

First off, I don't appreciate being thought of as outdated, a witch doctor, an extremist, a fanatic, or any other number of names I've been called in the past for simply being passionate about the things that I share. I suppose a vast majority of this is aimed at the ones I love the most because family do tend to become your strongest critics. As much as I love them and would love for them to see things the way that I do, I realize it's not within my control, nor should I strive to control how they think. I forget this easily because I want nothing more for them but to be happy and not so negative about life in general. But what can I say. They're Velezes. In a way, I'm glad I'm a Huntington now. Jk.

I know my weaknesses. I try not to judge. But I realize that by pushing things on them when they're not ready for them, my ways quickly become like those of the adversary. I need a different approach. <<>>

So, I'm sure you're all wondering what I'm even talking about. Why on earth are my family members calling me a witch doctor? I can assure you I have not taken on ancient voodoo practices or anything of the sort. So what is it that makes me a "fanatic" exactly? No, it's not eating a highly raw/vegan diet, which I still strive hard to keep to btw.

My venting can only be attributed to one thing lately: doTERRA.

Okay, enough with the venting. A couple of months ago, thanks to a sweet friend and family member, I stumbled across a multi-level-marketing company that sells essential oils. You may be thinking, "Multi-level-marketing?!" I know. That's what I initially thought at first as well. I've used essential oils on occasion in the past but never really learned too much about them. I can't believe I thought I already knew everything there was to know about health and wellness. I feel like there is so much for me to learn that I could literally spend a lifetime trying to learn it all and not even know half of it. I guess that's the beauty of our purpose on this earth.

I know I haven't blogged much lately and I know that most of my devoted blog readers are usually anticipating photos of my babies, so, I'm sorry I have no photos at this time, but this new venture in my life is one I definitely wanted to take a moment to document as I begin making the journey down this road of health awareness I previously knew little about.

I am certain you will read many new things along with me as I share the things that I value most in this life. But please, if any of the stuff I share fascinates you even in the slightest, I encourage you to follow me. It has already changed my life in more ways than one. And I've definitely developed a new resolve in my life. To assist others in learning how to heal themselves, one Cancer, one Heart disease, one Diabetic, one Autistic, one Smoothie, one Juice, one Herb, one Oil at a time. Stay tuned as I share this sweet Gift of the Earth. :)
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