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Lavender & Literature
Having received my undergraduate degree in the subject, I often find myself in a rabbit hole focused on words, their usage, their meanings, and their authors. Recently I went on a search for the use of lavender in literature to see how playwrights and poets have talked about the flower in their works. I discovered a quote from the play, ‘A Beggar on Horseback’, written by John O’Keefe in 1798. Full disclosure, I’ve never seen or read the play. I only saw this one excerpt out of context that resonated with me.
‘My dear, have some lavender, or you'd best have a thimble full of wine, your spirits are quite down, my sweeting', O’Keefe writes.
Read moreDaily Rituals of Self Care with Aromatherapy
Rituals serve as a bridge between our outer and inner worlds, between the profane and the sacred, and between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Ritual provides an anchor in life’s messy storm. It brings ancient and mysterious knowingness of the true nature of our being-ness, our tribal-ness, our me-ness. Ritual after all is defined as a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
There are many types of rituals in which essential oils and aromatherapy can become an anchor or tool in your day and life and provide relief, focus and possibility. When I began to use aromatherapy in my daily life I found that these moments with myself provided incredible relief, focus and innumerable benefits. By combining ritual with my scent practice, I was able to, in the moment shift and lift my mood. From this experience ADORAtherapy created two major concepts that have become our “Raison d’etre”, our reason for being: “Scent with Intent” and “Adore Yourself!”
Read moreCan Wearing a Mask Be An Act of Self Love? 4 Ways to Improve Your Mask Mood
You Owe it To Yourself: An Introspection By Frederick Rhodes Jr.
One of our core principles continues to be people are the main ingredient to our business, our communities and our lives. So it was with great pleasure that we have started to work with Frederick Rhodes Jr., a talented writer, musician and human. Frederick also happens to be an HR professional who has vast experience in building inclusive workforces that promote and embody an organization’s mission and vision to achieve organizational success.
As we started our journey collaborating on creating some unique content for Adoratherapy the beauty industry and the world have as their backdrop Covid 19, Black Lives Matters and the birth of our nation. Frederick and I had started having these delightful and deep conversations about all of it. From that dialogue this beautiful piece of writing on freedom was brought forward. I can't wait to share it with you.
Read moreHow do Dad’s moods impact you?
5 Health Benefits of Solitude
Perfume isn't essential. But feeling good is.
Yoga Boost: Why breathing into her fears helps this mom and yogi through her day
We are excited to launch our new feature Yoga Boosts where we introduce our favorite yogis. Our first Yogi lives in Italy, is the host to many challenges, and radiates love, compassion and energy. Meet Simona, who is @syoghina on Instagram.
Read more3 Tips your Yoga teacher uses to get through her day
This breath is for all the brides to be
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