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What Inspires You?

I've felt a new passion to participate in my community since moving back to my hometown. I’m not sure if I just got comfortable while in Las Vegas and it was comfortable to rest on my laurels, but I’m extremely grateful that a passionate fire has been rekindled in my soul. It feels really good to contribute positively on the behalf of someone who is unable to do it for themselves.

Lupus Is Not My Identity

I will never forget the phone call I received on a seemingly normal afternoon in May 2010. The caller, a nurse, reported simply and unemotionally that the lab test results were in which indicated a new diagnosis of lupus, also called SLE or systemic lupus erthematosus.

5 Easy Ways to Kickstart Your Road to Green Living

Make a decision to change your way of living. And if you are not sure how, ask God. James 1:5 in the Message says, “If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it.” God will direct you on your path as he already knows your desire before you ask.

Lift Your Mood, Calm Your Senses

“We are the keepers of the flame.” {Laura Jacobs, Essential Oils Expert & Certified Holistic Health Counselor}

dōTERRA essential oils came to my life in 2012 because a dear friend knew how helpful they would be for a health concern of mine, a health concern, I was no longer treating with pharmaceutical drugs. In the first three months of using the oils, I had a perfect average – three out of three – in terms of the oils helping with health and wellness. I continued to use the oils and share them with others because I longed to have them enjoy their own experiences with essential oils. dōTERRA, which means, ‘gift of the Earth’ was truly a gift that continued to give.