Are you going through a period of change or transformation?

Maybe you are feeling ready to make a change, but you aren’t quite sure where to start.

Or perhaps things around you are shifting and you are finding yourself having to adapt and reconsider your point of view.

This month’s Oils of Bliss blend and mantra, formerly known as “I am Transformed,” were designed to help in the breaking of old patterns and cords that no longer serve us. The new name for this blend brings attention to a key component of transformation: gratitude. In positive psychology research, gratitude is consistently associated with greater physical and mental health, the ability to feel positive emotions more strongly, deal with challenges more easily, and build stronger relationships. Thus, this blend contains essential oils known for their ability to help clear the mind of blockages caused by fear or shame and support the spirit in embracing positive change by invigorating the senses and awakening you to a sense of contentment and abundance in the present moment. If you already have your own consistent gratitude practice, consider burning one of our “I am Grateful” candles the next time you journal or meditate to help deepen your practice. If not, start small: simply spend some slow time in nature noticing all of the beauty around you or try to think of one thing each night before you go to sleep that you are grateful for. Spritz your aura or even your pillow with the blend, close your eyes, hold that thought in your mind, and imagine that feeling of peace filling your whole body.

How does moving through life from a place of deep gratitude transform your everyday interactions and experiences?