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About lfish64

I love sharing my knowledge of essential oils, healthy living, and positive thinking with others.

Summer Memories

Personal stories, , , , , ,

     I used to hear friends say how excited they were for summer to come because they got to sleep in when school was out. This was not the case for us. My dad was a school teacher, so he was home more in the summer. We would wake up at 6:30 to do our chores, like milking goats, feeding the animals, and picking the fruit or vegetables on our little farm. Whatever was in season, we were picking something. We didn’t have much idle time. After we did our morning chores, we would eat breakfast. It the summer we usually had more time to help mom make good breakfasts like French Toast, biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. To this day, breakfast is one of my favorite meals to make and eat. After breakfast, we would divide up the rest of the chores and have some down time after lunch to play all kinds of card and board games.
    I think my childhood memories are some of my happiest, because these were simple times. We had a schedule to follow that was a safe space to be in. We were sheltered from the outside world, and we knew we were loved. Was it perfect? No! But it was perfect for us at the time.

 

Cowboy’s Reincarnation

Humor, Poem, , , , , , ,

Cowboy's Reincarnation“What is reincarnation?” A cowboy asked his friend.

“Well it starts” His old pal told him, “when your life comes to an end.”

They wash your face, and comb your hair, and clean your finger nails.

Then they stick you in a padded box, away for life’s travails.

Next, the box and you go in a hole that’s been dug in the ground.

It’s then that reincarnation starts, when your planted neath that mound.

The clods melt down, as does the box, and you who are inside.

And now you’re well into your transformation ride.

In a while the grass will grow upon that rendered mound,

and then one day upon that spot a lone  flower will be found. 

And maybe a horse will wander by and graze upon that flower,

that once was you and has now become your vegatative bower.

Well, the flower eaten by the horse along with other feed

makes bone, and fat and muscle essential to the steed.

But there’s a part that he can’t use, and so it passes through,

and lies there on the ground, this thing that once was you.

And if by chance, I happen by and see this on the ground,

i’ll pause a while and ponder on this object I have found.

I’ll think of reincarnation and life and death and such, 

and go away concluding, heck, you haven’t changed that much.

By Wallace McRae

Edited by Leon Ripplinger

Juniper Berry-Did You Know?

Did You Know, Essential Oil Information, , , , , , , , , , ,

Juniper BerryDid you know juniper berry essential oil is the oil of the night? Juniper berry aids those who fear darkness or a particular feature about themselves. Juniper berry gives support to people, to learn the lesson, and face their fear. Juniper berry helps bring back the balance between light and darkness. It acts as a guide on the road toward being whole.

Juniper Berries are native to the northern part of the world and Europe. Juniper Berries were found in ancient Egyptian tombs, like in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Many believed that these berries might have migrated into Egypt from Greece. The Greek records have shown that Juniper Berries were used in medicine before it was discovered to be used in food. The berries were widely used in Olympic events because the Greeks believed that the berries could increase physical strength among athletes.

The Western American Native Tribes have used these berries to suppress appetite in times of famine and hunger. On the other hand, Juniper Berries were initially intended for medications because of them being a diuretic and good remedy for arthritis and rheumatism. The Native Americans also have used the seeds of the berries for decoration and jewelry. The Swedes used the extracts from Juniper Berries as a topical medicine for the treatment of inflamed joints and wounds.

Juniper Berry essential oil has a rich history of traditional uses and therapeutic benefits. Juniper Berry acts as a natural cleansing agent, both internally and externally. Juniper Berry supports healthy kidney and urinary function, and is very beneficial to the skin. Its woody, spicy, yet fresh aroma, has a calming effect that helps relieve tension and stress. When diffused, Juniper Berry helps to cleanse and purify the air.