21/09/2025
😞Obstacles 🌺Surrender and 🍊Sweet Orange
Life wouldn't be life without unexpected obstacles. As a holistic aromatherapist, how do I handle sudden swings in direction? One breath at a time- with a little sweet orange of course! This lively aromatic friend guides us to new perspectives and cheerfully sparks motivation to flow forwards in a better way.
A few weeks ago, my whole world shifted. I was pulled into a role I didn't ask for, in a space that felt misaligned. I was tired, overwhelmed and confused about why my path suddenly jolted in a sideways direction.
At first, I met this obstacle with resistance. I railed against it, tried to push through it, tried to force my way back on track. But resistance is exhausting. It tightens the body, clouds the mind and usurps the emotions- cutting deep trenches of anger, sadness and fear.
I am remembering take these moments one breath at a time- holding space for the myriad of confusing thoughts and emotions. And with each breath, I learn to surrender to the moment. To open my heart and accept where my life is and explore how I can best meet the needs of the circumstances around me.
Surrender isn't about giving up. It is about releasing control and trusting that the detour might reveal something valuable- a lesson, a skill, unexpected healing. It's about embracing the discomfort and the confusion, knowing that you are exactly where you need to be at this moment. It's not easy, but all things worth having are obtained through struggle.
This image holds that lesson. Tiger’s eye for courage. Sweet orange for adaptability. And this card, reminding me: I’m not off track. I’m being rerouted toward something deeper.
If you’re facing resistance right now, maybe this is your invitation to pause and ask:
🌸What is this obstacle trying to teach me?
🌼What strength is it revealing?
🏵What will happen if I surrender?
🌳You’re not failing. You’re growing.🌳
