There may be times in your life when you feel you have lost your sense of purpose or are unsure what it is. You may feel that you followed a path that no longer seems to fit the person you have become. Or perhaps you have changed careers several times and are no longer sure what you should be doing.

Maybe your children have grown up and moved away from home or married and you feel that all the energy you directed into their welfare has nowhere to go and your life has lost direction.

You may need to talk to someone about the above issues but you can also use essential oils to help you gain some clarity. They can help you understand that you are where you are meant to be at this moment in time.

If you don’t like where you are or if you’re not sure where you are meant to be choose an oil and spend a little time with her and then take a step in the direction you would like to go. If you like the direction in which you’re heading continue that way if not stop and course correct.

You can use the following oils in several different ways. Place 4-5 drops in half a cup of full fat milk and add to a warm bath and allow your mind to wander along the possibilities of your life’s purpose. Place 3 or 4 drops in a vaporizer while you meditate on the possibilities. Place a drop or two on a tissue while you are outside with your feet on the grass or sand, breathe in and out and allow possibilities to fill your thoughts before choosing one. Have a massage with a blend of oils and see what thoughts enter your mind in this relaxed state.

After each oil you will find a Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation that you can use as a guide while considering your sense of purpose.

Oils to help you in your quest to find your purpose are:

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) can help you see and understand your life and purpose from a different perspective. You may come to realize that your sense of purpose has changed perhaps many times over the course of your life and it may be time to change again. This can encourage a sense of optimism allowing you to appreciate your life and all you have learned so far and can continue to learn.

If you are still unsure what your life purpose is, now is the time to ask for angelic support. Be open to all the possibilities as the answer you seek may come from nature, music, another person or a totally unexpected source.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I receive inspiration from many sources, nature, human and angelic.

Note, mildly phototoxic so best to avoid exposure to the sun for 12 to 24 hours after massage or application to the skin.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) allows you to stay focused on your path and follow your direction in life. She reminds you that you are responsible for what you think, do, feel and say. She can help restore your determination to follow your path no matter what others think. If you are unsure which path to take, be still, listen to your inner guidance and follow it.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I take responsibility for my life choices and decisions.

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) gives you the courage and commitment to follow your path and stand firm in the face of opposition. Just as cedarwood spreads her branches taking the room she needs to expand and grow tall so too can you face all the challenges that life throws at you with courage, determination, dignity and grace; learning, growing and gaining strength from each challenge and experience.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I have the strength and courage to weather any crisis.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) helps you to stay clear and focused on what you want in your life. When your life is full of worry, nervous anxiety and indecision it is impossible to see clearly and you can lose your ability to know your life’s true purpose.

 

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I listen to my intuition and follow its guidance.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) can help when you going through a period of change emotionally, spiritually or in your circumstances. At these times you may question or doubt your purpose in life. You may need support to help you move through this time but know that within you there is an inner strength which will allow you to move forward and renew your sense of purpose.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I move forward with ease and grace.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata) can help clear the clutter within and give you room to breathe so you can look more fully at your sense of purpose. Do you need or want to continue down this path or is it time for change and a new direction? Release any regrets you may have about your life and the purpose of it. You have the freedom to change your purpose or to continue on with a clearer vision of what that purpose maybe.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – My life is filled with unlimited possibilities.

Neroli (Citrus aurantium var amara) allows you to make different and empowered choices. You have made many choices on your life’s path including those in which you elected not to make a choice and let things stay the same. Take the time now to sit quietly and listen to your inner voice and allow it to lead you to your purpose.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I consider all my options and make a choice knowing I can always choose differently next time.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) awakens a sense of peace on all levels and the realization that your real strength lies in being you. This realization is the first step on the path to remembering your purpose.

 

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I feel a sense of peace in all areas of my life.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) helps you to connect to your purpose in life. She helps you to digest new ideas and impressions and to focus on your passions and being true to yourself.

 

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I stay true to myself and my highest potential.

Pine (Pinus sylvestris) provides the insight to know that you have unique gifts and talents and that you are enough as you are. Sometimes you don’t allow yourself to see or follow your path because of low self-esteem but pine tells you that you have all you need to follow or decide on your purpose.

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I have the self-confidence to stand tall and allow the world to see the unique person I am.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) reminds you that you can create the life you want. Spend time thinking about your purpose and imaging what it could be or simply remembering what was once important to you and begin taking steps to create it.

 

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I am a creative person who finds creative solutions to my problems.

Sandalwood (Santalum album) gives you another perspective from which to view your life. Take time out to meditate with sandalwood on the direction you would like your life to take.

 

Fragrant Change Healing Affirmation – I allow my inner awareness to guide me to the answer.