I thought I'd pass along something to celebrate on this chilly but brilliantly sunny Tuesday morning.  My newsletter, which comes out on April 1st, starts with this - "Pick up your "Celebration Card" when you come in for your next session!  They're available as of April 1, 2009 to celebrate your dedication to receiving wellness sessions regularly.  Enjoy six sessions in six months and receive your seventh session at 50% off!"  I just think that anyone who commits to taking care of themselves regularly should be recognized.  So in addition to less anxiety, stress, depression, aches and pains, and more balance and groundedness in your life, you also get to pay less for every seventh session.  From my heart to yours...

And for all of you aromatherapy enthusiasts who haven't found it yet, check out AromaWeb It's a great resource for information, essential oil profiles, articles and so much more!

Yesterday we had our 3rd Fragrant 3rd Friday gathering of 2009.  We started exploring Women's Wellness and it became really apparent that we couldn't touch the topic with any great depth in just one meeting.  So.....(drumroll please) the topic continues again in April with a possible 3rd session in May. 

We will delve deeper in April by looking at how aromatherapy can support phases of life such as PMS, Pregnancy, Perimenopause and Menopause. In May we are thinking about looking at aromatherapy support for Women's skin care.  Stay tuned for the official announcement of the May topic though.  (Hmmm....Threes seem to be important to this topic.  3rd Friday - 3rd meeting of the series - 3 sessions... Shall we include 3 faces of the divine feminine, maiden, mother, crone?)

Here's a tidbit from last night... "Pelargonium Graveolens essential oil, commonly known as Geranium or Rose Geranium, can encourage solace, regeneration, adjustment, balance, assurance, tranquility, and steadiness."  Who couldn't use some of that?  And here's a preview for April... Citrus Paradisi essential oil, known as Grapefruit, is a nicely refreshing way to support a sunny mood and ease bloating and fluid retention. 

NOTE: If you are going to try to use essential oils please contact me or another certified aromatherapist, or find a class near you.  They are wonderful, potent plant allies - and as such - they can occasionally interact with medical conditions and medications, or cause skin irritation if used incorrectly. 

I belong to Story Circle Network, a wonderful lifewriting organization which sends out weekly writing prompts of quotes and questions.  This morning I received one and I was moved to share the quotes here.  Even if you don't write, maybe they will inspire you in some other way.

Quotes:
"The earth which sustains humanity must not be injured. It must not be destroyed!"
—Hildegarde of Bingen/1098-1178/Germany

"The 'control of nature' is a phrase conceived in arrogance, born of the Neanderthal age of biology and philosophy, when it was supposed that nature exists solely for the convenience of man."
—Rachel Carson

"We won't have a society if we destroy the environment."
—Margaret Mead

"The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction."
—Rachel Carson

The site update is coming along nicely - at least from my perspective.  I'm still working on the "Massage & Bodywork Services" page, trying to clearly articulate what it is that I do in as few words as possible.  I have some interesting articles up and some aromatherapy recipes and tips.  There's more to add and I'll be focusing on that later this week - so stop by and see the latest!  

Also - remember that the second Earth Community Gathering is happening in my office on Tuesday, March 10th from 6:30 - 7:30.

Tracie