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You don't have to be a Doctor to help others become well.

It seems to me that many people desire to help others.

 Often, it's easier to take advice from someone you know than to look up information on the web or make an appointment to see a health care provider.

 I bet people you know have challenges with getting good sleep, having enough energy, aches and pains, headaches, or finding and maintaining a healthy weight. All of these challenges, and many more,  can be met safely and effectively with Essential Oils, and you don't have to be a Doctor to help others experience and use the healthful gift of essential oils.

If you would like to learn more about how to help others with essential oils, please contact me. I can help you get started learning about and helping others with essential oils.

A Safety Net for the Highwire of Life

From the first breath, humans thrive on the love and affection given to them by others. A landmark study done in the 1950s showed that baby monkeys who were never touched did not do as well as those that had a furry fake mother substitute to cling to, and they in turn did not do as well as those with real mothers. Since that time it’s been shown over and over that to flourish, babies need to be touched, and to be truly healthy adults need the companionship of others.

When we are children, we need hugs, kisses, and encouragement from our parents, siblings, relatives—and our teachers, who often become very important gauges for measuring our self-esteem. By the time we’re in our teens, a change has taken place. As we mature, we may hesitate to give and receive hugs and affection from our parents. It also becomes awkward to display affection freely with our friends, especially if they happen to be of the opposite sex, and even more, if they’re boys, if they happen to be of the same sex! All the while, we still need to touch and interact with other humans so that we can develop fully.

As we mature, most of us pair off with a mate, who then becomes the sole source of the affection we need. Hopefully, our mates actually do provide all the affection and interaction we crave, but sometimes they don’t or can’t. If you’re fortunate, you have a huge family of relatives who are comfortable with communicating, hugging and kissing—if your mate can’t fulfill your hug quota, your relatives can. In our modern, mobile society, however, many of us live hundreds or thousands of miles away from our relatives. If that’s the case, whom do we turn to?

As we get older, we also get busier. School, work, and family take up much of our time, we start to lose touch with childhood friends, and we often don’t have the time or skills to make new ones. How did you learn to make friends when you were a child? Well, often you were in school, seated next to someone whose last name began with the same letter as yours. Or your family moved next door to a family that had a child who was about your age. In some ways, these friends were made by default—whoever happened to be there became your friend. We couldn’t get around, so we got along.

As modern adults, we are so much more mobile, and our choices become much more numerous. Are you going to make friends with your neighbor? Well, if you have something in common, perhaps you will. But you’re just as likely to drive some distance to spend time with someone from work, where many people find their friends. But what

happens if you work in a job that isolates you? What if you’re in a position where it’s not appropriate to fraternize with coworkers or customers?

Building a social network is important to your good health. If you have a loving, supportive mate and a large, affectionate family, you’ll still crave friends whom you can talk to and play with. If you don’t have a loving mate and an affectionate family, then your friends will be your social network or safety net—where you’ll turn when you need a hug or practical assistance.

Think about this for a moment: Whom do you call if your car breaks down and you need a ride? That’s a good way to assess your network of friends. If you can name a handful of people you could comfortably call, then you’re doing well. If you can’t name a single person, it’s time to get building. While you’re thinking about it, how do you respond if someone calls on you for help? You have to be a friend to have friends.

Your social network provides the companionship you need when times are tough as well as when you want to share some sort of celebration. Sometimes just the sharing of everyday events with someone you can relate to will help to provide insight, clarity, and balance. That sharing is as important as the sharing of big events, be they good or bad.

People need to know they are not alone, that someone cares. That’s what your friends do for you, and you do in turn, for your friends.

Building a social network isn’t that hard, but you have to make a point to do it. Actively seeking new friends is an interesting and possibly challenging goal, but I know you can do it. If you’re a little shy, remember that many others are as well; often they, too, need more support and companionship, and are just as challenged by the thought of making new friends. It’s a rare person who isn’t touched by someone reaching out.

Where can you meet new friends? Well, if you’re a parent, your children’s friends, school, and activities give you many opportunities to meet other parents who probably have something in common with you. If you have no children, then volunteer organizations are a good way to meet others with similar interests. Kids or not, church is always a good bet for meeting others with similar values, and sports leagues and clubs can put anyone of any age in touch with others they have something in common with.

It may be that you already have some potential good friends. You may, however, need to cultivate those relationships. This means making time for that person in your busy schedule. Maybe it’s just a phone call to say, “Hello, what’s going on in your life?” Maybe it’s a lunch date with someone you’ve not made time for lately. I think e-mail, Face book or other social media  are

great ways to keep in regular contact; it’s quick and easy, and can be answered at the recipient’s convenience. Just a note to say “I’m thinking of you” is a nice way to grow a friendship. Over time, the notes usually develop into phone calls and,as the friendship develops, into meeting for lunch or dinner.

When you’re building new friendships, don’t forget that listening is as important as sharing information. And don’t hesitate to be choosy about your friends. Getting to know new friends is similar to dating: As you get to know someone, you may discover that their values or beliefs are not in line with yours. Sometimes that’s okay, and sometimes it means that being close friends with this person may not be a good idea.

Make it your new habit to cultivate friendships. Put yourself in situations where you can meet new people. Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and call someone, explore new friendships, and make time for new people. Your new social network will help sustain you when the going gets tough, and will support you as you celebrate all that the good life has to offer.