Who’s ready to stop thinking about all the chaos in the world and have a little laugh? I am willing to let it be at my expense if that’s what it takes. This is my first time hosting a link-up so if anyone wants to participate in the future feel free to join in. For now I just plan on trying to post one every Tuesday and keeping it casual. However, any and all Look-Back-and-Laugh links are welcome anytime (check out the guidelines for more info). If you do share a link I will be the first one to jump over and read it. I am sure I will be laughing right along with you.
My first Look Back and Laugh is about experimenting with essential oils.
In 2004 another diet book hit the scene called The Maker’s Diet by Jorden Rubin. This was before I had kids and I was exploring an alternative wholistic lifestyle while working on a farm tending chickens and milking goats. So I bought the book and delved into the philosophy of treating my body the way The Maker had intended (it lasted a month or so).
In chapter 11 Dr. Rubin talks about using essential oils as they are referenced in the Bible. Keep in mind this was over ten years ago before anyone was into essential oils at all. At least no one I knew had heard of them. So consider me a pioneer, or maybe guinea pig is a better description. The idea fascinated me and I ran out to the health food store and picked up a couple bottles of these concentrated elements.
One of the oils was Cassia:
“a species of the genus Cinnamomum, known for it’s effective antibacterial and antiviral agents that God provided to protect the Israelites from disease.”
I figured if it worked for the Israelites I might as well give it a try. So I went through the instructions given in the book.
“Place a few drops of one of the biblical essential oil blends on your palm, making several clockwise circles with your fingers. Then rub your palms together and cup them over your nose and mouth. deeply inhale the aromatic vapors.”
As I was breathing in the essence of the oils it filled my senses with the sweet fragrance of cinnamon.
Ah… exhale.
The joys of healthy biblical living. How nice.
Oh my. I am starting to feel a little tingle.
Ouch… okay my face burns a little bit.
Oh God help me! I think my face is on FIRE! AHHHH!
I look in the mirror and the entire area around my mouth and nose was swollen and bright red. I panicked thinking that I was having an allergic reaction. I was about to seek medical attention, when I read further down in Dr. Rubin’s directions “HIGHLY CONCENTRATED, not for topical use. Burning sensations may occur. If irritation occurs apply vegetable oil immediately.”
Obviously I lived to tell about it, but I never tried that form of aromatherapy again.
I don’t know if i shared any embarrassing stories on my blog. But since I don’t even want to share one in the comments I probably can assume I haven’t. Love your willingness to share. I guess I need to share a funny moment. I did get peed on today. so there. we will start with that. I got peed on by my 3 month old while wearing him in the ergo, knowing he needed a new diaper, but hoping it wouldn’t matter. 🙂
Oh, I love this story. Nothing like getting peed on. I have enough embarrassing moments that I am guessing I will never run out. Truth be told there are a couple that I will absolutely NOT be disclosing, so I can relate.
Sometimes it is good not to share everything. 😉