Little Soul Love

Almost 3 years ago these little bottles found their way into my life. I had used essential oils before but decided to bring doTerra into my life fully just months before my second was born. Slowly I took steps integrating them into my life. I supported my family's health and well-being, removed toxins from my home and enjoyed the beautiful scents diffusing thoughout my house. I could not ignore the positive affects doTerra had in our home. You may want to hear all the posit...ive affects it had on my children's sleep but unfortunately that wasn't our experience. Personally I never found them helpful for changing my daughter's sleep because 1. It was normal for her to wake in general. 2. Sleep is not linear and it is normal for it to change through out the first year or more. And 3. There were multiple pieces to our puzzle that were leading to excess wakes for some time But do they make a wonderful bedtime routine addition that supports my daughter's bodies, encourages relaxation and creates time for connection?...Yes! The thing is after reflecting on the past three years and really thinking about why I love doTerra, I realized it is because of what they did for me! These oils supported me emotionally, aided me in connecting to my intuition, helped me create truth and empowerment in my life and facilitated my ability to rise again every time it felt like I couldn't. There is so much purity and beauty within each one of these bottles infused with the loving caring hearts of the company behind them. I am so grateful they found their way into my life! In light of May being Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to share this small positive tool in my life Hope you are all well! See more

You have your own inner guidance system. We all have experienced this guidance system throughout our life. This knowing called our intuition. Many of us have been taught to ignore those feelings. ... My experience over the last few years connecting deeper to my own inner guidance and listening to my intuition has been revolutionary for me on so many levels. My intuition has always been loud and present but I did not always listen. Thankfully with my second daughter the more I ignored my intuition, the louder it got. I struggled for a while after my second but after finally leaning into my intuition and taking steps as a family that were in alignment with our life, values and beliefs things started feeling better. The more I listen within, the stronger my intuition got. I have had so many experiences with my intuition since my second born and many instances where my intuition has guided me in ways I could have never imagined. It was around 6 months postpartum with my second daughter that I really leaned in. I had a feeling she was telling me something was off and was affecting her especially at night and when she slept. I started digging and reaching out to different groups feeling called to ask about different types of bodywork for babies. My daughter had been seeing a chiropractor but I felt that it wasn’t really getting to the root of the problem. Finally a woman reached out to me about osteopathy for babies and after sharing my daughter was breech she highly encouraged me to book in. Turns out my daughters back was twisted due to her position in utero, and this for us was a large piece to our puzzle. On numerous occasions post partum I have had to lean into my intuition in regards to my own health as well. I have a love of reading, research and education and often am able to use what I have learned to guide my own healing. I have listened around foods to cut out and leaned into the foods my body deeply calls for. I found a wonderful naturopath that’s so respectful in having conversations around supplements that make sense and FEEL right for me. There are times I still feel scattered, lost or overwhelmed but these are now my prompts to step back, breathe, listen, surrender and trust. It’s a process and sometimes I have to have patience but it is such an empowering way to live. See more

If we didn't question anything how would we cultivate a life we love. A life filled with authenticity and rooted in our truth. If we didn't question anything how can we grow as individuals and as a society! It is okay to question some things and some people right now. To question certain individuals and if the narratives they are spinning could benefit them in some way. Asking questions can reveal truth, expand compassion, understanding and empathy and sometimes bring c...larity. Most of us truly want what is best! Many of us have loved ones at risk in some way. We are all doing our best in these times. You are the Shepherd of your own health and well-being and the health and well-being of your family. It is okay to question things, research and educate yourself, in fact it is one way we can empower ourselves through this. See more

TRUST YOUR BODY This is something I come back to often. It is what helped me personally birth both my children. I had two natural births which I give full credit to the trust I had in my body. This is not to say that if you didn’t birth naturally, you didn’t trust your body. This is to say your body will always do its best for you! Your body will always fight its hardest for you! Do I think that sometimes we are impatient with our bodies definitely. I believe YO...U know your body better than anyone else. Build a relationship with your body, show your body love. When it comes to fighting infections, giving birth, running marathons or whatever challenges sent your body’s way, your body will step up. Your body knows what to do and I promise you it is giving everything it has for you. Your body is fighting, working and pushing for you! It took time for me to pull back the layers of feelings around my body, to open my eyes to what my body was trying to tell me from emotional releases to physical warnings. It took time to be grateful for what my body gives me daily and to recognize that when I nourish my body in all the ways, when I take care of my body it has more to give. I am leaning into trust and building a relationship with my body. And just like with any relationship, every day I am learning About the parts of her that need more love and care because they feel beat up and overworked. About the parts of her that feel weighed down by carrying things I haven’t dealt with. About the parts of her that tell beautiful stories, similar to the stories you see on the walls of ancient caves. About the foods, nutrients and movement that help her thrive. About the words and beliefs that make her confident. About the daily rituals that keep her strong. About the ways I can give and care for her when she feels tired and weak. About the signs she gives me when she is crying for help. About the love she holds for me. My body loves me and deserves love back. My body has my back and I trust it with my life! See more

I wanted to share a little bit about our current sleep situation in our home. Currently my youngest (2.5) typically wakes about once a night (that we are aware of). She does still go through weeks and nights where she is up more but more often than not she is up once. In that one time that she is up my husband lies with her and often spends the rest of the night with her. My second has always loved cuddles, snuggles and the feeling of someone close to her, and guess what ...Continue reading

It feels very vulnerable to share this piece. I found this in my journal, it was written during a time when I was in the thick of a long day surrounded by a hard week. I was feeling alone, with no village to call on and clearly needing some space and connection of my own. With these words came so many feelings and emotions and these came in waves throughout the past 2.5 years following my daughter's birth. I know some women have a tribe of wonderful support and connection ...around them. But this is not the reality for many, and it can feel isolating and lonely. Feeling support and connection from others can be exactly what is needed in times like these. And I hope that we can get back to a time of living in community and connection for the good of our and our children's health. ------------------------------------- That pain she feels in her heart its not intense or unbearable. It just sits there quietly, just noticeable, like a small ache. She watches her beautiful children with smiles and bright eyes look up at her. She smiles back. Shouldn't her heart feel full? These small hands holding hers. Little arms embraced around her neck. She is grateful, she knows she is blessed by these souls. But that dull ache still takes up space...that pain that seems to grow over long days of being the only one here. What is this? A woman in search of genuine connection. A woman who has changed since becoming a mother - afraid those who once valued her friendship may no longer. A woman looking for someone who will accept exactly who she is in this moment and who she is becoming. A woman feeling lost, overwhelmed and alone. A woman with no village. A lonely mother. - Mackenzie Cooke