WISHLIST
Nitey Nite
My Journey to Restful Sleep (Even on a Train)
There was a time when “sleeping” on the Amtrak from Virginia to Orlando felt more like surviving a bumpy carnival ride. Between the thin, stiff mattress, the rickety track noises, and my overworked imagination, rest was always elusive. Nothing helped me sleep. Then came the game-changer.
At a Young Living Convention, a new collection was introduced called Freedom Release and Freedom Sleep.
Something about the names tugged at me—like a promise whispered to a tired traveler. I bought it but let it sit for months… until we booked another train trip. This time, I packed it with intention. I began with Freedom Release weeks before, wanting to shed the fear of another sleepless night and its aftermath. On the train, I followed the instructions and used Freedom Sleep.
Friends, I slept. And not just “dozed” or “rested my eyes.” Real sleep. Since then, I never travel—or turn down the sheets—without it. When my set ran out, I bought another. That’s also when I discovered a perfect pairing: ImmuPro chewables. One in the mouth, and I’ve got a cozy 20-minute countdown to dreamland.
Aroma Sleep from the collection wraps me up like a soft lullaby.
My nighttime essentials in Freedom Sleep:
- Aroma Sleep essential oil blend
- Freedom essential oil blend
- Inner Harmony essential oil blend
- Valor essential oil blend
- And always, a stash of ImmuPro chewies
Welcome to the Nitey Nite Wish List. Because every soul deserves a little freedom—and a lot more sleep.
The Tale of the Toasty Trio
One summer, my husband and I decided to soak up some sun with our son, his daughter, and his son—translation: beach week with a splash of chaos. Every day, my granddaughter and I had our sun-smart ritual: we downed our Ningxia Red packets for that inner glow and slathered on Young Living’s Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 every time we hopped out of the water. (Bonus: reef-safe, so even the fish approved).
The men? Oh, they had a different strategy. They applied sunscreen in the morning and took one Ningxia packet, and then they were off to conquer the waves like sunburn-resistant warriors.
Fast-forward to the end of the week…
- Three men: gloriously crispy, looking like lobster dads.
- Two women: fresh-faced, glowing, and zero burn.
What is the moral of the story?
Don’t argue with women carrying Ningxia packets and a tube of SPF 50. We came, we swam, we glowed.
One Ounce, One Miracle
My NingXia Red Story
In 2003, a remarkable woman introduced me to NingXia Red, a nutrient-rich functional drink. I thought, “Why not? I’ll try it for a month and see if anything shifts.”
At the time, I was living in a peaceful lake community—3½ miles around—but I couldn’t walk more than two city blocks. After becoming fully paralyzed in 1991, long walks were out of reach… or so I thought.
I started with just one ounce every morning, and then something extraordinary happened. I went walking with my husband and made it a mile and a half; then, I turned around and kept going. I did it seven days in a row, quietly wondering if it was a fluke.
On the seventh day, I finally said to my husband, “How come one ounce of something can make such a difference?” I hadn’t changed anything else. That was just the beginning. Today, I use NingXia Red® more than twice a day.
I’ve made ice pops with it, blended it into shakes, and added it to almost everything. It’s the most delicious and life-changing nutritional drink I’ve ever encountered. And I’ll never be without it again.
The Desk Whisperer
(aka: When Essential Oils Evict Mental Clutter)
You know that drawer. The one filled with mystery paperclips, expired coupons, and ancient receipts that whisper, “Clean me… or don’t.” Yeah, I’ve got two of those. But my real nemesis? The Desk.
Specifically, the “L” shaped desk with one side all Zoom glam and the other side? Piled with six months of what-was-I-thinking paperwork. Every time I glanced at it, it felt like my brain let out a slow, dramatic sigh.
Then came the spill. I reached for Awaken™ essential oil blend—just a few drops, I thought. Nope. Half the bottle said, “You need me.” So I rolled with it. Literally.
I rubbed it into my hair like a wild woman, tapped my heart, gave my shoulders a spa moment, and breathed it in like it was oxygen from another universe. Within minutes? I moved. Cleared the desk. Shredded the shame. Sorted the madness. And (plot twist) I enjoyed it.
Turns out, Awaken™ got the party started, and Clarity™ blend had been silently diffusing in the background like the brain DJ I never knew I needed.
Now, I’ve got a mental magic lineup right by my desk.
Believe™ for those “can I really do this?” moments (spoiler: yes, you can).
Awaken™ when my soul hits snooze.
Clarity™ when my brain fog tries to stage a comeback.
And I’ve got a few others for those just-in-case moments—because you never know when your thoughts decide to play hide-and-seek.
I don’t clean drawers or conquer desks anymore—I cast spells on them.
Pawsitively Peaceful
When I got a call from a sweet couple who had just rescued a very vocal pup—think bark-o-matic 3000—I told them to bring him over. They were desperate for a miracle.
At the time, I had four cats (yes, four!). Two of them were napping right near the front door when the couple arrived, dog in tow. The moment they opened the door, something unexpected happened... total silence.
The dog stopped barking. Tail wagging. Cats yawned like, “Oh, it’s just another visitor.”
We walked into my office, I closed the door, and suggested they unclip the leash. The dog sniffed, circled… and fell asleep! Their jaws dropped. Mine didn’t—I’d seen it before.
“This isn’t magic,” I told them. “This is Thieves®.” My home? Cleaned only with Thieves Household Cleaner. The air? Diffused with animal-friendly oils like the Animal Scent line, Peace & Calming®, Purification®, and more.
And when I had a dog, I’d spritz the bed with Thieves Spray—bye-bye doggie stress, hello cozy cuddles.
Bonus? With four indoor-outdoor cats, I never saw a single flea or tick. And no fake fragrances ever dull their divine little scents—they stay naturally “scentsational.”
Mood Magic
Diffuse the Drama
(aka: Life’s Curveballs Used to Knock Me Out Cold)
There was a time when life’s little plot twists hit me like surprise dodgeballs to the face. First came the exhaustion—mental, emotional, cosmic. Then the overthinking squad showed up with their usual gear: knots in my stomach, a chorus of “shoulda, coulda, woulda”, and a full-blown internal debate team running on hindsight and caffeine.
Over the years, I’ve learned Meditation. Karate (yes, I loved doing the roundhouse), Yoga, and Qi Gong among other holistic helpers. Then one day—enter stage left—Young Living Essential Oils.
I started with Valor™, my now forever MVP. I went from “shy in the spotlight” to “mic on, truth out.” It was like someone turned up the volume on my inner voice and handed it a confident playlist.
The real test? That moment I stood in front of someone who used to silence me just with a look… and I spoke my truth. No tremble, no retreat, just a steady heartbeat and a voice that had finally found its feet.
Today? I'm writing this with the Duet Diffuser gently humming nearby—Harmony™ and Believe™ dancing through the air like emotional backup dancers in a Beyoncé ballad. I’m focused, calm, and energized.
Since joining Young Living in 2003, instead of spiraling, I scent-er myself. Mood spirals? Diffused. Self-doubt? Backstage. Truth? Center stage.
Sacred Soul Path
Breathe Into Your Becoming
Whether you’re beginning your journey with the simple intention to center or diving deep into healing and self-discovery, there’s an aromatic path to support you.
The Feelings Kit helps open the heart and release emotional blocks, while the Divine Destiny™ Collection works synergistically to uplift and align you with your highest truth.
Prefer a gentle rhythm, one step at a time?
Try Humility and 3 Wise Men with the AromaConnect LunaMist Diffuser—each breath a sacred lift into divine light.
Your soul knows the way… these oils help you walk it.