'I am Power' inspiration

Rosemary (Rosmarinus) + Petitgrain (citrus reticulata) + Cinnamon leaf (cinnamomum verum):

This was the scent that took me the longest to figure out.  I love the most energising essential oils which I use in my everyday routine as a holistic ‘lift me up' therapy. 

I am using rosemary essential oil as it is a refreshing and restoring herb. I learned that while this herb is widely used in food, it has also been utilised in medicine and religious ceremonies for centuries. It has a wide variety of benefits but one of its main properties is that it improves focus and it helps to clear the mind. It stimulates the nervous system and increases circulation to the brain, assisting in improving one's memory, concentration and mental alertness. It is meant to help revive, strengthen, and rejuvenate the senses.  

I LOVE the citrusy scents as they are uplifting. I thought of including petitgrain to the mix. Although petitgrain is not a citrusy scent per se it is an oil extracted from the leaves and the twigs of the orange tree. Some think that it smells very similar to Neroli. Neroli is extracted from the flowers of the orange tree and that is where their similar scent comes from. Petitgrain has a floral aroma and green notes, blending very well with the freshness and green scent of the Rosemary. Petitgrain calms the body and mind and it counters nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions like anger and panic. 

I personally picked rosemary and petitgrain as they are reviving and uplifting. They will bring up feelings of motivation and activation, exhilaration and refreshment. This combination will help your mind and body to wake up and stay alert. This candle is the ideal work colleague. It will cheer you up, calm you down and make you smile. Especially when working from home. 

What about the dash of cinnamon? It is a spice that fights exhaustion and depression. I did not want to make it too noticeable as we tend to link cinnamon with Christmas. Although it is not obvious in the candle, you will get the benefits of it. 
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To empower my day even further I use a gorgeous citrine. They help with manifestation, personal will, mental clarity and creativity. Citrine stimulates imagination through the Root (1st), Sacral (2nd) and Solar Plexus (3rd) chakras. It activates and harmonises these three energy centres that are necessary for the process of creative imagination.