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This week, I found myself captivated by a group of lake ducks, five of them gliding across the water in their own curious formation. One led the way, two flanked the sides, and one brought up the rear. They dove beneath the surface, popped up unexpectedly, and ran along the water like it was their own private playground. It was impossible not to smile.

They were so full of joy. Not the kind we chase or manufacture, but that pure, effervescent joy that just is.

Witnessing that kind of delight reminds us how close joy really is. We don’t have to go looking for it in big events or perfect conditions. It’s in the small, quiet things. In light glinting on water. In ducks at play. In a breath of lemon-scented air.

True inner healing often begins here with joy - the kind that softens your heart with the beauty and love of existence

One of the simplest ways I create space for that kind of joy is by misting a hydrosol into the air. It lifts everything! It affects my mood, the energy around me, even the way I breathe. I’ll share a little about lemon verbena later in this newsletter, but for now, maybe just take a moment.

Look around. Let yourself notice what’s quietly joyful.

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Whispers of Joy Room Spray

This blend is a citrus-kissed room mist that clears stagnant energy and opens space for joy to reenter, softly and easily.

At its heart is lemon verbena hydrosol (Lippia citriodora), bright and cleansing, like sunlight filtering through lemon leaves. Just enough high-proof alcohol is added to preserve the blend and help the aromatic notes disperse gently into the air.

The essential oils in this blend create an uplifting harmony. Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) brings a soft floral sweetness that gently melts tension. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) adds a citrusy brightness that clears emotional heaviness. Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) offers a cheerful, familiar warmth that lifts the spirit and encourages a sense of play. Together, they create an aromatic atmosphere where joy can rise, unburdened and free.

Ingredients

• 1.75 fl oz (52.5 ml) Lemon Verbena Hydrosol (Lippia citriodora)

• 0.25 fl oz (7.5 ml) Everclear or 150+ proof alcohol

• 5 drops Bergamot Oil (Citrus bergamia)

• 5 drops Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis)

• 5 drops Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata)

Combine in a 2 fl oz (60 ml) glass or PET spray bottle. Shake gently before use. Mist into your space when you want to enter that quiet space where negativity clears, and your mind can finally rest.

Notes of Discovery

Fall into Balance: Aromatherapy for Mental Health & Seasonal Shifts

As the air grows cooler and daylight begins to wane, many of us sense a subtle shift within. Autumn calls us inward, not as a warning, but as an invitation.

This season brings with it new rhythms, changes in light, and for some, an emotional weight that settles in quietly. But with awareness and intentional support, fall can also become a time of clarity, nourishment, and emotional recalibration.

In this month’s featured blog, we explore how aromatherapy can be a powerful ally for navigating the mental and emotional changes that often accompany this season.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:
🌿 How seasonal changes affect mood, hormones, and sleep
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🌿 Essential oils to uplift, calm, focus, and restore balance
🌿 A full Fall Emotional Balance Toolkit with recipes for:

• Fatigue Fighter Roll-On

• Sweet Orange Anxiety Inhaler

• Sleepy Time Pillow Spray

• SAD Support Bath Salts

• Grounding Massage Oil

• Journaling + Creativity Blend

• And more

Whether you’re seeking better rest, more clarity, or a gentle way to ease anxiety, this guide is designed to support your whole being as you shift into fall. On your terms, in your time. 

Product Spotlight

Lemon Verbena Hydrosol (Lippia citriodora)

Our certified organic Lemon Verbena Hydrosol is steam distilled from vibrant green leaves grown right here in the USA.

Lemon verbena hydrosol is unmistakably heart-lifting! Its aroma is sweet, citrusy, and softly green, like a lemon grove at dawn. Light and fresh, yet emotionally centering, it creates a feeling of calm confidence, like everything's going to be okay.

I reach for this hydrosol when I need a gentle emotional or physical reset. Just misting it around the room can shift the energy. It helps ease that tight, knotted feeling in the belly during anxious moments, and brings comfort when your heart feels heavy or unsettled.

Here are a few ways I love using it:

• A calming room mist during stressful days

• A gentle facial toner that soothes and balances the skin

• A natural, refreshing addition to homemade cleaning sprays

• A teaspoon stirred into a quart of drinking water, uplifting and deeply refreshing

It’s delicate enough for sensitive skin, yet powerful enough to purify. And while it works beautifully in your skincare or wellness rituals, it’s just as at home in a glass bottle on the counter, waiting for the next moment you need to clear the air or your mind.

From The Vine

Renata, a member of the Natural Living Club, was inspired by Chris Pressler to create this citrus body wash.

Citrus body wash

• 100 ml Castile soap

• 30 ml Witch Hazel hydrosol (Hamamelis virginiana)

• 50 ml Lemon Verbena hydrosol (Aloysia citriodora or Lippia citriodora)

• 15 drops Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon)

• 20 drops Bergamot (FCF) essential oil (Citrus × bergamia)

• 25 drops Sweet Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis)

The lemon verbena hydrosol has such a beautifully fresh, lemony aroma, and the shower left me feeling amazing!

Note that Renata used FCF bergamot oil in her body wash. This is “furanocoumarin-free” bergamot oil, which has been processed to remove the phototoxic components that can cause skin reactions in sunlight. If you’re going to make this body wash and don’t have FCF bergamot oil, we suggest substituting distilled lime (Citrus aurantifolia) or grapefruit (Citrus paradisi).

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Stay Inspired!

May you find joy in the small wonders of a shimmer of mist in the air, the soft splash of ducks on water, and the quiet shift of light. Whether it’s through the scent of lemon verbena or a moment of stillness by your window, may you return to that inner place where joy lives, always ready to rise.