Common Scents For Emotional Well BeingWritten by Sam Stevens
Aromatics which include essential oils, perfume, centred candles and incense, have been used for centuries to affect mind (and also, ultimately, body) in a positive a This practice finds its origins in religion and primitive beliefs. Aboriginal Australians burned leaves of eucalyptus to fumigate an area from viruses. Aboriginal Americans use sage and cedar and Slavs, such plants as sunflower, pine and garlic peels for same purposes. This was done because occult powers were thought to be sensitive to fragrances and could protect against fever, sorcery, epidemics and demonic charms. Today scents are often used to calm, uplift or sedate a troubled mind. This is called psyche-soma effect. The theory is that bloodstream might absorb scents entering nose and cause a chemical effect in brain. Here is a list of common scents you can find in form of incense, perfumes and oils that might help you to cope with certain unpleasant emotional states. Orange: In tenth century Europe, Arabia and China orange scents were used to aid with nervousness, epileptic fits, melancholia and depression. It helps one to relax, regenerate and calm down. It is comforting, refreshing uplifting and warming and is used by some to calm down hyperactive children. Patchouli: This "hippie scent', which originally came from India has been used since 1800s has been used to treat headaches and nausea. It has an earthy, grounding quality that is excellent for those who feel spacey, dreamy and detached from their physical bodies. Mint: The Greeks and Romans used mint to stimulate circulation, heart and boost intellect and memory. It is helpful for headaches and migraine. If you are dozy and have a big report or deadline, this is this scent you want to have wafting through room. It has a soothing and stimulating effect on brain. It is also has a long-standing reputation as an aphrodisiac. This includes both Peppermint and Spearmint. Vanilla: Made from seedpods of orchids, vanilla is a warming, cheering scent that is good for depression, sorrow, and grief. Its effects are warming and uplifting. It also has a longstanding reputation as an aphrodisiac. Cedar: Cedar has a stimulating, elevating and opening effect on mind and psyche. It helps relieve anxiety and quell anxiety, irritation and fear. Cedar is frequent mentioned in Biblical and Arabic texts as a fragrant wood that enhances "spiritual power." Lavender: Cultivated since ancient times, this classic floral is used to treat headaches, nervous tension, depression, sorrow and grief. It is also used to induce peaceful sleep and increase feelings of well being in general. Cinnamon: Cinnamon was brought to central Europe at time of crusade where it was used as an aphrodisiac and for heart problems. Cinnamon is thought to be good for faintness, weakness, depression, nervous exhaustion and other stress related conditions. Eucalyptus: This Australian herb is thought to relieve blocked states of mind as well as balance out emotions and relieve mood swings. It is good for sluggishness and fresh aroma is thought to have a revitalising, stimulating effect on nervous system as a whole.
| | Astral AttackWritten by Sam Stevens
Believe it or not most astral Attacks are not caused by curses or witchcraft. Half time astral attacks are not intentional. They take place on subconscious level and are result of negative thinking, verbal abuse that goes round and round in head, stale energy that has been left behind in a place and bungled rituals that may have done by amateurs hoping to create prosperity or love. Below I have identified different kinds of astral attack that can take place and hopefully it will help you avoid cursing yourself as well as others. Thoughts are like seeds …once planted and allowed to grow they can take root and choke potential out of your life. The idea is to keep your psychic garden free of spiritual equivalent of suckers, weeds and anything else that might abort your spiritual growth, personal will and soul freedom. Thought Forms Thought forms tend to affect our lives on a mundane level. That is because they tend to be sent by ordinary people. We may experience more day-to-day and practical frustrations. This kind of attack is usually from someone you know, with whom you’ve had an unpleasant encounter with. Perhaps you have had a disagreement and they have been disgruntled with you all day. You might feel “bad energy” from that person’s thoughts. The Subconscious Curse This kind of curse usually comes from someone that we know quite well and actually cares for us. They may even be praying for our well being to our actual detriment. A good example of this is individual who prays for person with AIDS to have an “improved immune system” when disease itself is an overkill of immunity. This is where others think they know what’s best for you, but actually don’t and you feel as if you are leading a life directed by someone else, and not you. The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Attack This kind of astral attack is often stated verbally in form of a negative affirmation such as “You’ll never make your rent unless you get a job.”, “There’s no way you can write that book in two weeks” and “Your aunt had diabetes so you will probably get it to.” These kinds of words have a powerful effect on our subconscious mind and set to programming conscious mind to write a disaster script for us. Unsolicited Criticism and Verbal Abuse This might seem obvious, but this is actually a form of direct astral attack. The Unconscious Mind is very much influenced by words and picks up these cruel words. Because they hurt we often repeat them over and over in our minds. When we do this we are basically subconsciously cursing ourselves with another person’s words. The Collective Wish for Failure The more successful you are, more you attract envy and jealousy, and therefore ravages of evil eye. There are many people out there who will happily congratulate you on your success and then secretly go home and wish that you would fail for once. This can be especially powerful if you find yourself at mercy of a large group of people who are all wishing for your demise at same time. The Psychic Vampire If you feel exhausted, fatigued or drained just by encountering a person, then chances are you have encountered a person who is adept at hooking into your third chakra and sucking your energy. If this person is always on your mind, to exclusion of all other thoughts, than it is possible that you have become engaged in an energy exchange with someone who is trying to dominate or bend your will to their way.
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