Opening Yourself to Trust

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Opening Yourself to Trust

Earning one another's trust is truly a challenge in today's
world. We are bombarded by the media, by advertising, and by the
entertainment industry with a constant flow of social
programming that give us plenty of reasons to mistrust others.
We hear about individuals committing crimes against friends and
loved ones. We tune in to witness ploys and schemes hatched
against others in order to win millions on reality TV shows.
High profile political figures are accused of cheating on their
spouses. It's no wonder we suffer from confusion and inner
turmoil. After all, if we cannot completely reveal ourselves to
trust those we love the most, then who can we trust?

Trust is in fact based on love, while mistrust stems from fear.
Trusting others means trusting oneself first. Trust makes you
vulnerable. It is to go within ourselves, taking risks in our
lives by daring to reveal inner feelings, transcending our fears
of being hurt again, trusting our intuition.

But more importantly, trust is a dynamic force that pushes us
beyond our fears. In order to live a life in total harmony and
walk on a path toward happiness, it is important to understand
and capture the all-encompassing nature of trust. Trusting in
the people around us is trusting that the universe supports us.
It is an awareness that every step we take is safe, and that
each situation we face is one step closer to inner peace and
freedom.

To open yourself to more trust, spend just 10 minutes each day
on the following ritual:

=> Sit quietly in front of your altar and clear your mind.
You may want to read prior issues in our newsletter archives
for suggestions on setting up your altar and clearing your mind
for meditation. Visit wwww.aromalchemy.com/education/index.html

=> Light the "Peace" candle. Take 7 deep breaths.

=> Apply the following aromatic blend on your sacrum, 2nd and
3rd chakras (the abdomen and the solar plexus):

-4 drops Cedarwood
-4 drops Sandalwood
-1 drop Rose

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add organic
vegetable oil to fill.

=> Say the following affirmation three times.
"As I trust that the Universe is supporting me, I feel powerful
and alive."

=> Take 7 deep breaths again.

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To purchase or read about the essential oils used in this
blend, visit www.aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/ouroils.html

To purchase or read more about the manifesting candles, visit
www.aromalchemy.com/fragrantgifts/candles.html

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In Good Health,
Francoise Rapp
www.aromalchemy.com

This article was originally published by Françoise Rapp in "The
Arom'Alchemy Newsletter," a weekly ezine dedicated to healthy
mind, body and soul through the use of aromatherapy and flower
essences. To subscribe, visit
www.aromalchemy.com/education/index.html.