When we say that essential oils can be enjoyed by the whole family, that includes Bingo and Whiskers. There are just a few things that you need to keep in mind to make sure your fur – or scale, or wool, or feather, or hairless – babies stay safe and enjoy all the benefits Young Living oils have to offer.

GENERAL DO'S & DONT'S
DO
• Dilute heavily with a carrier
• Start small and use in moderation
• Observe how the animal responds
• Care for each animal differently

DON'T
• Use oils near animal's eyes, mouth, nose or sensitive areas
• Use "hot" oils such as Wintergreen, Oregano, Cinnamon or Peppermint, etc
• Use high phenol oils such as Oregano, Clove, Wintergreen, and Thyme

GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFIC ANIMALS
CATS
• Start with 1 drop of oil to 4 parts carrier oil
• Avoid citrus oils and tea tree oils
• Apply to paws
• Wear or diffuse near animal to acclimate them

DOGS
• Start with 1-5 drops, depending on size of dog
• Dilute at least 75%
• Avoid using with newborn puppies
• Wear or diffuse near animal to acclimate them
• Apply to paws

FISH
• Don't put oils in tank water
• Diffuse only around a closed, filtered tank

BIRDS
• Use extreme caution
• Dilute oils well
• Use toothpick to measure oil
• Refrain from diffusing near animal

REPTILES
• Refrain from diffusing near animal
• Avoid tree and citrus oils
• Dilute oils with coconut oil
• Keep application area small
• Use toothpick to measure oil

HORSES
• Start with the human usage amount found on the label directions and dilute heavily
• Mix with water in a spray bottle for easy application
• Start small and use in moderation

from the Young Living blog

As I filled a diffuser, I was reminded of how I started in Young Living. 22 years ago, when I got my enrollment kit...you know what it was? It was Lavender. I got a bottle of Lavender. Oh how times have changed. What is it like today? YOU design it. How cool is that?!?!?! If you want to talk about how sharing Young Living is easy, fun...and life-changing, let me know.

EVERYTHING IS ENERGY
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt like the opposite sides of a magnet were trying to come together? You instantly felt like you did not belong. Maybe you felt this way talking to an individual. Perhaps you were in a situation moments before something tragic happened and the hairs on the back of your neck stood up. That was a feeling you had. A "vibe" or an energy, so to say.

Likewise, I am sure you have walked into a room or met a person and INSTANTLY knew...that was where you belonged. I felt that the first time I saw Wayne. (Although we didn't actually meet again until years later, and in the moment I was like "YOU, it's you?!" but we'll save that sappy post for another day.) That feeling of connection was like two right sides of a magnet coming together. An attraction. A total and complete attraction. And...this is the fun part. There is a LAW to that attraction.

Your entire world can change based on your mere assumption. Did you realize that? Assume that the very thing you desire has already happened. The goal, YOUR goal, is already achieved. Be it a goal for increased health and vitality, or a financial goal, or even goals in your relationships. Just for a moment, allow your mind to escape from the way things are (do not speak of illness, poverty or despair) but rather, in that moment, think only of life, illumination, and happiness. Bring yourself entirely into the feeling that the very thing you desire has already been fulfilled. It's bliss, isn't it? Pure bliss.

Everything is energy. Everything. From a ray of light to the thought you are holding in the moment. The thoughts (beliefs) we hold are energy and our minds are always at work. It is up to us to determine what sort of work that is. Are your thoughts positive or negative? When you think of your goals in wellness, purpose and abundance do you hold thoughts of faith and belief, or thoughts of limitation and doubt?

"Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way."

- Einstein

Match the frequency (your energy) to the frequency of your desire. But, how? Ahh Sweet Ones, I am so happy you asked! There are SO many things that affect our frequency both positively and negatively. The entertainment we watch, the books we read, the company we keep, and the foods and beverages we consume.

Even our essential oils and infused supplements and makeup can affect our frequency. Yes, our oils have a frequency to them. I put together the diffuser cocktail shown above to help lift your overall energy and outlook. I encourage you to craft this blend and then take a moment to really think of the health and wellness you desire. Think of the goals you have and what you would like to achieve. Perhaps you may even think about having a Young Living team of your own because why keep this goodness and awareness to yourself! And as you diffuse this blend, be reminded that it is an AMPLIFIER...it will amplify the good feelings you have, just as it could the bad. So... choose wisely Sweet Ones. Choose wisely over the thoughts and the feelings you sit with because they do indeed, determine your life.