Personal Reflections

Wise Valentine’s Advice

Liz James · February 14, 2025 ·

Happy Valentine’s Day friends! When it comes to experts in the “what works” department, go to the ones who have kept their love through the decades.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15mi4BYHrF/

Have a beautiful day, and remember that love comes in many languages. What’s your love language? (mine is gifts of service)

When You Can’t Carry a Horse or Puppy: The Magic of Smell Memories

Liz James · January 15, 2025 ·

“Smell memories”….. it’s such an important part of our lives (and one of the many reasons our oils are so important in helping mediate stress (both acute and chronic) and trauma related memories.

I will forever be calmed by the up close smell of a horse.

I will forever smile every time I have the luxury of inhaling the sweet smell of puppy breath.

(Do you see a trend here in my life

But I can’t always rely on a horse or a puppy to make themselves available to me when I need them

About 11 years ago, I started using StressAway on the regular. While it now also serves the purpose of being a “smell memory” which brings comfort and calm, it also activates several other pieces of my brain to work in tandem with that smell memory.

Yesterday was a stressful day. It was also a long day surrounded by other people who were also feeling the stress. I was preoccupied with all the going’s on…. so much so, that I forgot to put my trusty StressAway on. Late in the afternoon, I smelled it on a nearby friend who had whipped hers out and put it on. I could literally feel my shoulders soften and neck relax within minutes.

Smell memories are so important. My friend became a walking diffuser for me in that moment!

What odors bring peace to you?

What oils have you come to rely on if you can’t “fit that horse or puppy” into your pocket?

xoxo~ liz

Have Courage

Liz James · January 1, 2025 ·

2025 is just around the corner. Are you looking forward to the new year of opportunity to further become all God intends for you?

I am!

People who know me well might likely call me courageous, even at a young age. In many ways, this picture is me, both as a kiddo and as an adult. (and yes, I have been charged by both a bull

and a bear

in my lifetime… so far

I have some big plans this year, and while I’m not afraid of the work that is required to make them happen, the one thing I struggle with is the “what if I let someone down?” in the process. I know that “feeling” is a spiritual oppressor trying to stall my victory on these plans. It’s better to face that oppressor head on than to leave it lurking behind me in the shadows where it can do damage. It has no hold when the light is shining brightly on it. Please consider praying for me in 2025 on this specifically. (I’d be happy to share what two of my big goals are over a text, phone call, or a cuppa tea

)

How may I pray for your word, theme, goal, or struggle as we walk in to 2025?

Happy New Year! xoxo~ liz

PS: here’s a great article on courage

. https://www.theepochtimes.com/…/courage-the-risks-you…

Make America Healthy Again

Liz James · November 9, 2024 ·

As the quality of leaders such as these are gathered, I am thanking God for the opportunity to Make America Healthy Again ! The people of the United States of America are the unhealthiest (in body, mind, and spirit) they’ve been in all of history. Pursuit of (and attaining!) vibrant health so we can lead happy, long, purpose filled lives, in combination of the protection of children is the one thing that should unite all people in the USA and the world. Congratulations #joelsalatin !

@regrarians Lucky his flip phone was turned on ………
“I’ve been contacted by the
Trump transition team to hold some sort of position within the USDA and have accepted one of the six “Advisor to the Secretary” spots.
My favorite congressman, Thomas Massie from Kentucky, has agreed to go in as Secretary of Agriculture.” ~ Joel Salatin on his ‘Lunatic Farmer’ blog 06Nov2024
Watch @polyfacesfilm and get inspired to support your local regenerative farmers !
@joel_salatin @robertfkennedyjr@realjohnkempf @joerogan @polyfacefarm@realdonaldtrump @repthomasmassie
Photo @stockman_grassfarmer
#regenerativeagriculture #farming #health#homesteading

#mahawww.Regrarians.org/rex-online

RFK Jr.’s Message To FDA

Liz James · November 6, 2024 ·

It’s coming friends. I have been praying for this with a knowingness for 20ish years , that it would happen in my lifetime.

Buckle up. Making America Healthy Again is headed our way!

FDA corrupt minions…. don’t let the door hit ya on the way out.