Sundays are a good day to rest, repose and prepare for the upcoming week. They’re also a good day to count our blessings and be thankful for the week that just past. I’m so grateful that I was able to upload my book to Amazon KDP. It’s in review status now and needs a minor thumbnail fix but it’s the culmination of an almost three year journey. I’ll share more later but I just want to say thank You Father and encourage everyone to continue to press on. I’m using my Frankincense and Myrrh blend to stay grounded and grateful. How will you spend your Sunday?

Let’s give a warm Essence and Ease welcome to our newest members! 🎉 We’re so glad you’re here — each of you brings something meaningful into this space, and we don’t take that lightly. 💜 ✨ Mira Zul Etsy beginner stepping into something new — we love that courage and curiosity already. You’re in the right place to grow at your own pace. ✨ Ellen Westbrook – Greensboro, NC Reading coach helping moms turn nightly reading struggles into connection and joy. That kind of work changes homes — we’re so glad you’re here. ✨ Alitalia Kirksey – Virginia Supporting students through brain-based tutoring in a 3D classroom — helping kids feel capable and confident. That’s powerful impact. ✨ Lisa Campbell – Western Montana Bringing Montana energy into the room — we’re glad you found your way here with us. ✨ Chelena Peart – London 🔥 Helping entrepreneurs turn their expertise into real enquiries through LinkedIn strategy and systems. We love a woman building with intention. We are so excited you’ve joined our circle! 💕 New Member Quick Start: ☺️ Introduce yourself in the comments — we’d love to know more about you 🌱 Check out the Essence and Ease Classroom for resources and inspiration 🗣️ Jump into any conversations that interest you — we’re a friendly bunch 💜 Don’t forget to update your bio so we can get to know you better Everyone else: Let’s shower our new members with some Essence and Ease love! Drop a 👋🏾 and maybe share your favorite thing about being part of this amazing community ✨ @Mira Zul , @Ellen Westbrook , @Alitalia Kirksey , @Lisa Campbell @Chelena Peart — what drew you to Essence and Ease? We’d love to hear your story 👇🏾

Some of you are holding more than anyone realizes. You’re answering messages. Making decisions. Keeping things moving. But your mind doesn’t really turn off. Even when the room is quiet. It keeps going. Replaying. Planning. Holding. And your body feels it. That pressure behind your eyes. The tightness in your chest. The kind of tired that sleep doesn’t quite fix. You’re not imagining it. And you’re not weak for feeling it. Your system has just been “on” for too long. I see you… and I understand what that feels like. 🌿 A gentle place to land: Choose one oil that feels soft and calming (lavender is a good place to begin). Diffuse it, or place 1–2 drops on a cotton pad nearby. (not directly on skin undiluted) Sit for a moment. No deep breathing technique. No pressure to do it “right.” Just let the scent reach you. Because scent speaks directly to the part of your brain that decides if you’re safe. Before the thoughts. Before the effort. And sometimes… that’s where the shift begins. You’re allowed to soften a little here. You don’t have to hold everything at once. — Reflection: What would it feel like to let even 5% of the tension go right now?