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Reawakening
Your Compassionate Self
by
Francoise Rapp
"To love is the greatest thing in life; and it is
very important to talk about love, to feel it, to nourish it, to
treasure it, otherwise it is soon dissipated...But the moment you have
in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth,
the delight, the ecstasy of it, you will discover that for you the world
is transformed."
~Krishnamurti
Life is filled with indefinite emotional challenges, and
for many of us these challenges force us to protect ourselves and to
"be strong" in order to survive. Yet this so-called strength
often comes by way of ignoring the pain and suffering of others. This
denial of our vulnerability and the refusal to acknowledge the suffering
of those around us is the denial of our most innate, humane and
spiritual emotion: compassion.
Dalai Lama once said, "genuine compassion is based on the rationale
that all human beings have an innate desire to be happy and overcome
suffering...[and] on the basis of this recognition of this equality and
commonality, you develop a sense of affinity and closeness with
others." Clearly it is our own ability to experience grief that
ultimately allows us to understand the pain of others.
But while it is important that we acknowledge our personal emotional
struggles and the struggles of others, we do not necessarily need to
attract challenges in order to be truly
compassionate. All of us have access to the compassionate light within
each of our souls and from time to time it is necessary to reconnect
with that lost light.
The following technique and aromatic blend has been designed to allow
you to fully express, deeply appreciate and unconditionally love not
only yourself, but others as well.
~Technique to Reawaken Your Compassionate Self~
In order to reawaken your compassionate self, it is important that you
become aware of your feelings. Take an occasional moment out of your
busy schedule to reflect on your emotions. Find a quiet, peaceful place
where you can center yourself and take some time alone. Sit comfortably,
breathe deeply and allow all emotions to come up to the surface.
Acknowledge your feelings and honestly reflect on them. Love yourself,
your whole
personality, and forgive your mistakes--as mistakes are simply lessons.
Think not from your head but also from your heart, feel and be fully
present.
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Blend to Reawaken Compassion
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Prepare the following mixture in a 10ml bottle. Pour the essential oils
in first, then fill with vegetable oil (sweet almond, jojoba, etc.).
* 4 drops Rose otto
* 12 drops Sandalwood
* 6 drops Cypress
Anoint the heart chakra and third eye. Pour a few drops into the palms
of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour a few drops into your warm bath
water and soak for at least 15 minutes.
| (c) Francoise Rapp, 2002. Permission is granted to reproduce this article in your print or electronic publications, providing you use the article in its entirety, including the brief bio trailer, all links and references within. Please let me know if you use this article by email to
francoise@aromalchemy.com.
This article was originally published by Francoise Rapp in "The Arom'Alchemy Newsletter," a weekly ezine dedicated to healthy mind, body and soul through the use of aromatherapy. Join her for many aromatic moments to come by subscribing at
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