Mother's Day

Wendy and her daughter, Ashley

Today is intended to celebrate the efforts of our mothers and all of the mother figures in our lives, and I'm wishing all mothers and children a joyous day.

Through AromaWeb, I strive to focus upon the positives in life, but the reality is that Mother's Day is not a day of celebration for everyone. Not all mothers, grandmothers or children are living. And for some, their relationships are so dysfuctional or abusive that they count down the hours until the day is over. There is a lot of focus in other media today on the positives, so I am going to dedicate this post to those who struggle, often alone, with their mixed feelings of today.

I am so blessed as I have a close relationship with my 18 year old daughter... she told me yesterday that I've been working too hard lately and she insisted that I don't work at all today. I negotiated with my little mini-me, and I am "allowed" to squeeze in some work this morning before she wakes up. ;)

But as happy as my daughter and our relationship makes me, today reminds me of other family relationships that are far from ideal.

If today is a difficult day for you or if it is filled with mixed emotions, look to aromatherapy to help improve your outlook and focus upon the positives of today. Right now, I am diffusing a soft citrus/floral blend that highlights Rose Essential Oil/Otto, an essential oil I particular love for its ability to help diminish feelings of grief. AromaWeb's Recipe Box features an array of blends and recipes that can help with the emotions that you personally are experiencing today:

Grief:
If you are saddened by the loss of your mother, grandmother, child or other significant mother/child figure in your life, look to AromaWeb's Blends to Help Cope with Grief page. Grief can also occur when your relationship with your mother or child is far from ideal. Rose Essential Oil/Otto is the oil of choice for me when dealing with grief, and it has special significance for me today.

Anxiety/Nervousness:
If dealing with difficult loved ones today reminds you of past difficulties or leaves you feeling anxious or nervous, look to AromaWeb's Calming/Relaxing Aromatherapy Blend and Blends to Combat Anxiety.

These blends can also be especially helpful today:

• Anger Reducing Blends

• Confidence Enhancing Blends

• Depression Reducing Blends

• Energizing Blends

• Fear Fighting Blends

• Happiness and Peace Enhancing Blends

• Insomnia/Sleeplessness Blend

• Irritability Reducing Blends

• Loneliness Easing Blends

• Panic and Panic Attack Blends

• Self Confidence/Insecurity Blends

• Stress Reducing Blends

Wishing all mothers and children a beautiful day. My daughter awoke a few minutes ago. I better scram before she yanks me out of here. :) It's time to remind her of how blessed I am that I have been given the precious gift of having her as my daughter.