Mindfulness is empowering because it cultivates greater awareness, clarity, and acceptance of present moment reality. Mindfulness as a work or life strategy:

> Saves time > Increases memory retention > Preserves integrity > Improves performance > Improves perception.

Who wouldn't like that? Successful people are highly skilled in using their focused attention on their activity, even if they spend little time on that activity. They can efficiently absorb, process, and discern and at very high rate when focusing their deep and mindful attention.

I challenge you to be fully awake, aware, focused in present, and see extraordinary in mundane for next two hours. Be ever vigilant that you are paying attention.

There are many resources on mindfulness at your local or virtual bookseller. Here are two that I can recommend:

1. Wherever You Go, There You Are : Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn

2. The Miracle of Mindfulness : A Manual on Meditation -- by Thich Nhat Hanh, Mobi Ho (Translator)

Having a personal support team is a great way to keep you on track. You can also use a coach to help you reach your goals on personal growth and your desire to handcraft a life of choice.

-2 drops Rose -4 drops Sandalwood -4 drops Bergamot Anoint heart chakra and abdomen. Pour a few drops into palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

******** VIRGO ******** Relax and let your relationship take care of itself. Many creative ideas are ready to blossom in your career, so focus on your work and set wheels in motion. You will benefit greatly! -5 drops Rosemary -3 drops Ravensara -3 drops Cypress Anoint solar plexus and abdomen. Pour a few drops into palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** LIBRA ******** Think twice before making any decisions that may upset your loved one. This is perfect month to go out and enjoy a nice play, concert or movie. Why not all of them? Indulge yourself! -4 drops Bergamot -4 drops Orange -3 drops Sage Anoint abdomen and forehead emples and back of neck. Pour a few drops into palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** SCORPIO ******** If you face problems at home, compromise and communicate with an open heart. It will be rewarded. Accept any invitations that may come up for parties! -2 drops of Rose Anoint sacrum, abdomen and heart chakra. Pour a few drops into palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** SAGITTARIUS ******** It is time to collect some money and enjoy it! Try to keep your energy balanced by getting enough sleep and rest. -5 drops Lavender 3 drops Sandalwood Anoint all chakras. Pour a few drops into palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes. ******** CAPRICORN ******** Your finances will shine by end of month. You feel empowered, ready to take charge of different tasks at work and get noticed. Romantically, happiness awaits you when you are ready to work on your relationship.

-3 drops Cinnamon -5 drops Orange -4 drops Bergamot Anoint sacrum and solar plexus. Pour a few drops into palm of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour up to 10 drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

``````````````````````````````` To purchase or learn more about essential oils in these blends, visit http://www.aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/ouroils.html ``````````````````````````````` In Good Health, Francoise Rapp www.aromalchemy.com

(c) Francoise Rapp, 2002. Discover life-transforming power of aromatherapy! Internationally renowned aromatherapist and alchemist, Francoise Rapp, shares her expertise through aromatherapy classes designed for working adults and in her free weekly ezine, The Arom'Alchemy Newsletter. All this and more can be found at www.aromalchemy.com