Inner Child essential oil blend combines Orange, Tangerine, Ylang ylang, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lemongrass and Spruce essential oils. This blend helps release the emotions that distort memories in our cells. Think of this like a picture or video of past events where little edits were made to present something threatening, even if that was not the case.
The symptoms of this vary widely, but we might notice some patterns:
- When someone tries to be honest, especially friends/family, we continually hear their voice criticizing us for months afterward.
- We find ourselves revisiting the same short list of past hurts on a regular basis, telling stories about what someone did or said to us, thinking each time that if we just vent…the pressure of that pain or offense will let up.
- We create an image of ourselves (typically a bad one) and no matter what we do to take care of ourselves, that recording makes sure we stay ashamed, disappointed, and hopeless, or…
- We finally start feeling better about ourselves because we have fulfilled an imaginary list of “things that will make us feel accomplished” – only to find that the stress of keeping up with that list starts to slowly steal from our relationships and our sanity.
Inner Child blend is sometimes referred to as ‘The Therapist’. When you visit a therapist, they do their work, not by talking, but through listening. They encourage you to share the feelings, past, and thoughts that make up your inner workings. To process through how you came to your patterns, actions, and current beliefs.
Many times there were situations where someone as a child felt unseen, unheard, or unvalued. In order to move forward, it is important to look back and allow that inner child to speak. When we consider what a child will need, we begin to see our own needs more clearly. It’s obvious to us that a child who has experienced something new or difficult would require additional help and attention to deal with that event.
Some practical uses for this blend are:
- Overcoming the trauma of abuse
- Promoting acceptance
- Accepting our own needs
- Stimulating an emotional healing process
- Releasing obsessive habits and patterns
- Supporting the mind, body, and emotions during periods of transition
- For children who struggle with intense fear, trouble letting go and moving on, or who have been uprooted or experienced a traumatic change, this oil will be a huge support.
Emotional Exhale Practices with Inner Child
- Place several drops of Inner Child in your diffuser as you process emotions.
- Diffuse with Release as you sleep.
- Apply Inner Child around the navel and rub a drop into your palms to inhale directly.
- Use this blend on and around you consistently. Our emotional patterns that took a lifetime to form aren’t going to get unraveled completely in one day.