The seasons of the year parallel the symbolic seasons of life,
with spring representing the childhood years of hope and seeing the
world with new eyes; summer the young-adult years of growth and
engagement; autumn the years of mid-life reflection, healing, and
forgiveness; and winter the late-life years of rest, restoration,
and rejuvenation. Daily Aromatherapy introduces readers to the
transformative qualities of nature’s aromas for each of these
seasons. Each month of the year profiles and explores the
psychological and subtle energy aspects of four different essential
oils–one per week. Forty-eight different oils are profiled in this
way. Readers experience each oil and its powers in depth through
seven different intention exercises: an affirmation, emotional
self-discovery questions, a ceremony, a blessing, an activity, a
visualization, and a prayer.
While aromatherapy is a holistic modality, affecting the body,
mind, and spirit, the focus of Daily Aromatherapy is on mind and
spirit. While not explicitly including the physical applications of
essential oils for treating conditions like colds, flu, or muscle
strain, this appealing book shows how physical health is greatly
enhanced by the psychological and spiritual well-being that comes
from understanding and using these gifts of nature.
關於作者:
Joni Keim has been working in the alternative health field since
1976 as an educator, author, practitioner, and consultant. She has
certificates in aromatherapy, holistic health sciences, massage,
aesthetics, flower essence therapy, and energy healing. Keim is a
technical advisor and educator for the Natural Product Industry and
for the professional aromatherapy field. She has a private
consulting practice in Sonoma County, and specializes in creating
formulation guidelines for natural skin care products, and
integrating alternative modalities into wellness and spa
programs.
Ruah Bull, MA, MEd, has been working in the healing arts since
1978. She holds masters degrees in education and psychology, and
certificates in spiritual direction, guided imagery, aromatherapy,
and energy healing. Bull has a private practice in spiritual
direction working with people on both traditional and
non-traditional spiritual paths. She specializes in helping with
the contemplative journey.