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Overcoming
Frustrations
by
Francoise Rapp
Life can be exhaustively frantic when we pressure
ourselves to
be viewed as successful and accomplished. But this places us
under an amazing amount of stress and may lead to frustration if
we set unrealistic and unachievable goals.
When we don't reach our aspirations -- whether in a career,
financially or romantically -- our frustrations will materialize
into irritability, anger, depression, withdrawal, self criticism
and other self-destructive behaviors.
In order to avoid falling into such an unhealthy, endless
spiral, it is important to place some distance between you and
your frustrations and take a closer look at your life and
accomplishments. Indulging yourself through relaxing massages, a
nice meal, meditation and other rewards will calm the mind and
all frustration-related symptoms. Take a few minutes each day to
sit alone and silent and practice using one of the aromatic
blends below to help face and eventually eliminate your
frustrations.
In a 10-ml bottle, pour the essential and then add organic
vegetable oil to fill.
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Financial Frustrations
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Use this blend to calm and reassure yourself when you feel
particularly tense over financial matters.
-7 drops Basil
-2 drops Roman Chamomile
-3 drops Patchouli
Anoint the solar plexus and sacrum. Pour a few drops of the
blend into the palm of your hands and breathe it deeply.
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Relationship Frustrations
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This blend opens the 2nd and heart charkas to bring emotional
comfort when worries and frustrations occur over relationships
or love matters.
-2 drops Rose otto
-4 drops Sandalwood
-3 drops Jasmine otto
-4 drops Orange
Anoint the solar plexus, heart and abdomen Pour a few drops of
the blend into the palm of your hands and breathe it deeply.
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Career Frustrations
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Use this blend to boost your willpower and incite necessary
action in your career. It supports you in taking the right steps
toward the accomplishment of your goals.
-4 drops Bay Leaves
-4 drops Rosemary
-5 drops Cedarwood
Anoint the solar plexus and sacrum. Pour a few drops of the
blend into the palm of your hands and breathe it deeply.
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Self-Indulgence Frustration
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This blend nourishes your soul and spirit while calming your
mood. It helps you to be more connected with your Higher Self,
enhancing self-love and emotional warmth.
-2 drops Rose otto
-3 drops Ylang Ylang
-3 drops Frankincense
-4 drops Sandalwood
Anoint the heart chakra and solar plexus. Pour a few drops of
the blend into the palm of your hands and breathe it deeply.
Pour a few drops into your warm bathwater 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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