Don’t Make Assumptions

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Don’t be easily offended. Don’t internalize what other people  say. If you do, it will effect your emotions in a negative way. In other words, don’t let compliments go to your head or criticisms go to you heart. 

I was on vacation a few years ago with my family. My youngest daughter, Jessie, was watching her niece while my oldest daughter Stephanie
was checking out of her hotel room. I was walking out to the car with Jessie who was carrying Kelsi in a car seat when a man leaving the hotel, made the comment, “They get younger and younger.” 

My daughter and I both thought this man was thinking my 16 year old daughter was the mother of her niece. Jessie said, “This is not my baby. It is my sister’s.” The man replied, “No, I didn’t think that. I was referring to the football the baby was holding.” The man thought it was funny that a one year old was playing with a big football. These are two totally different perceptions of one situation. 

 

I love this picture. Some see a rabbit, some see a duck, and some see both animals. It is all a matter of perspective, and the way you hold the page. Turn the book counter clockwise, and you will see a duck. Turn it back and you see a rabbit. 

We all see things from a different angle. If there is an accident with five people watching, we will get five different stories of the same accident. The same is true with life. We all live life from a different perspective. What one person loves, another person dislikes. What someone sees as trash, another person sees as a treasure. When we make assumptions, we will have many disappointments in life. 

Hyssop-Did You Know?

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Hyssop

Did you know that Hyssop essential oil is more than just an oil? It’s a key to unlocking one’s sense of identity. In the journey of self-discovery, we all encounter emotional pain that sometimes lingers, making it difficult to envision life without its weight. Enter Hyssop – a beacon of light and hope that guides individuals towards new levels of self-awareness and authenticity. If you seek to know your true self, Hyssop is a precious gift that awaits.

The name “hyssop” carries echoes of its sacred significance, as it can be traced back through time, its essence nearly unaltered. In both Greek and Hebrew, it embodies the concept of the ‘holy herb.’ While it’s uncertain whether Hyssopus officinalis is the same plant mentioned in ancient texts, its historical role as a symbol of purity remains clear. Churches turned to hyssop for ritual cleansing, while monastery gardens cradled its growth, and artistic depictions used it as a humble emblem.

But Hyssop’s impact transcends history. Modern studies have unveiled a wealth of benefits within its oil. Feelings of alertness flourish, fatigue and anxiety retreat, and a newfound vitality emerges. Beyond the mental realm, Hyssop’s essence lends support against viruses and respiratory woes. From colds to sore throats, from bronchitis to asthma, its versatile strength lends comfort. Digestive struggles and bloating? Hyssop steps in to ease, while also regulating circulation and taming blood pressure.

And for women, its nurturing embrace extends to the realm of menstruation, aiding in the prevention of water retention. Hyssop becomes a guardian of well-being, a companion on the path to harmony. In the tapestry of essential oils, Hyssop weaves a story of self-discovery, courage, and holistic vitality – a story waiting to be explored by those who yearn to know their true essence.