09/17/2025
How does something so meaningful slip away from us before weβve even realized whatβs happened?
TW: this post touches on the topics of toxic intimate partner relationships & substance ab*se
There was a time in my life when I never really thought too much about the future, or at least not in a positive light.
As I mentioned in my βCalmβ origin story, I once lived in an unhealthy relationship with an emotionally manipulative partner who slowly chipped away at my peace. I went into survival mode and stopped dreaming about the future for a long time because of it. Instead, I began using mind-numbing intoxicants to make it all go away and, in some ways, I lived under the assumption that life was always gonna be that way to some degree.
I was emotionally and mentally stuck and I didnβt see it until it was almost too late.
I bring up this dark chapter of my life today because this blend takes me back to that time, but in a good way now.
I have a very specific memory of being at a festival and bringing this blend as an offering to the people closest to me during that time. It was well received, and that gave my beaten-down confidence a much-needed boost on such a deep level.
If you were there during those days and are still here today, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all collectively held my head above water in a time when I was ready to let the waves pull me under.
Now when I bring up this story, itβs not to dwell on the past, but to look forward to the future, a future full of gratitude because I know Iβm both strong enough and wise enough to never let someone pull me down to their level instead of building me up ever again.
Shoo! A minty-wood blend of eucalyptus, mint, rosemary, tea tree, lavender, and patchouli essential oils all balanced together to create a crisp summer evening aroma. Perfect for cabins-goers, festival attendees, and backyard enthusiasts alike to enjoy the outdoors in summer. According to folk wisdom, the oils in this blend are said to be disliked by most small insects, and they will likely try to avoid the strong, pungent scent of said oils.
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