Send Me Encouragement 2024 Day 246

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"Hope is a gift. Use it wisely." — Harley King

We believe in lifting people up with kind words that offer courage and hope. Encouragement goes a long way in adding a little cheer in the journey and that would definitely be part of our mission - to send you a bit of light to help get you through those dark times.

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Send Me Encouragement 2024 Day 245

We believe in lifting people up with kind words that offer courage and hope. Encouragement goes a long way in adding a little cheer in the journey and that would definitely be part of our mission - to send you a bit of light to help get you through those dark times.

“The gift is you.” — John Denver

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Love Letter A Day - 2024 Day 245

“It was the way the sunlight found my face … it was the way you brought me the most perfect cup of coffee … it made me think: this could be my home.”

A Love Letter A Day is a daily practice of focusing on love and appreciation.

You can order a copy of Love Letters, Volume 1 today!

Send Me Encouragement August 2024 Free Bundle

If you too are honoring the vibe of new beginnings this month and want to share some inspiring quotes with your friends/family, team, community, groups and followers - but don't have time to whip them up ... I'd love to share a handful with you. 

✨ Use this link - https://bit.ly/sme-0824B - to access 10 graphics to use as you help encourage others.

Each day is a good time to focus on welcoming in the new-new and manifesting your next version of self. I wish you a spirit of flow and success. Have a great week - and happy Full Moon!hashtag

Love Letter A Day - 2024 Day 231

 

"Because of all the hugs I've shared, the ones with you felt most like home; and if I think too long about what our embrace meant to me, I'm lost."

A Love Letter A Day is a daily practice of focusing on love and appreciation.

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@jabsplethora "Because of all the hugs I've shared, the ones with you felt most like home; and if I think too long about what our embrace meant to me, I'm lost." See you again tomorrow for A Love Letter A Day 💌 © 2024 J. A. BUSFIELD #love #loveletter #loveletters #writing #amwriting #writingprompt #prompt #writemorelove #writemoreletters #writemoreloveletters ♬ Gods creation - daniel.mp3

Love Letter A Day - 2024 Day 230

I know I should feel whole all on my own, but the truth is ... 

There's a wholeness with you that I can't explain - and can't explain away.

I honor all the ways I feel full and alive, all the ways I thrive in every aspect of my life alone. On my own. 

But I can't lie about how the fullness and aliveness is amplified - how my ability to thrive is next level when you're beside me.

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@jabsplethora 💌 Here’s what I wrote for today’s prompt… 🥰 Join us in practicing #ALoveLetterADay - and we’d love to see what you write! Please free welcome to share your letter with us. © 2024 J. A. BUSFIELD #love #loveletter #loveletters #writing #amwriting #writingprompt #prompt #writemorelove #writemoreletters #writemoreloveletters ♬ Peaceful Sincerity - Pemancing Biru

Send Me Encouragement 2024 Day 218

The beginning is always today. -- Mary Shelley

Are you familiar with the book Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery? 

 There’s a quote that many of us love: “Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.” 

 If we think about that from the perspective of today…

TODAY IS FRESH. 

TODAY IS THE BEGINNING. 

Today, instead of re-thinking and ruminating about all the ways I failed yesterday, I will think about all the ways I can -- and will -- succeed today. 

And in this moment, as I think about my positive impact with a grateful heart, I am already a success today.

I hope that you can think about your positive impact on the day, before the day even gets started.

Plant Plot Update August 4 2024

 

I needed to grab all the eggplants that were viable ... or at least, far enough along to be viable for sauce.

I figured, while I was out there, I'd check on the melons. We've gotten a lot of rain -- A LOT OF RAIN -- and I didn't want them to burst. 

Note: I have seen watermelons split ... tho, not at this size. They're generally smaller. But I would be broken hearted to have a melon this size split and then be lost to the critters and creepy-crawlies. 

We're growing a different variety than we had last year, and I still surprised at how quickly they've developed. They are so sweet and just a gosh darn pleasure to eat. In my review of the watermelon bed, we had a monster-chonk ready to harvest.

There was also a sugar baby ready to go. The sugar baby plant was a gift from a friend of mine who practices winter sowing. I didn't know if her gift was going to make it (and I didn't know what type of melon a sugar baby was when it was transplanted into the garden bed), but it's been spreading out and growing this dark melon for a bit now. 

It is just the most beautiful thing ... and that yellow spot is what convinced me it was ready to pull inside. They say a bright yellow spot is a sign of sweetness. I'll let you know when I cut into it.

Send Me Encouragement 2024 Day 217

If you don’t start, you’ll never finish. -- Frank Sonnenberg

It's easy to keep focus on the goal - the end/culmination point - and forget to think about the first step that's right in front of you. The step that's going to take you there ... at least, get you started. 

Or maybe, not forget it. 

But ... forget to focus on it.

It could be fear...

All the unknowns. All the "how's THAT going to happen?" 

Fear can blur things, make them feel unfocused. If "fear" is too strong a word, we can choose nerves or anxiety, I suppose. 

Whatever the word choice, it's the same result ... hesitation, a too-long-pause on taking that first step. I don't know about you, but a whole encyclopedia of downward spiral can be whispered in my head when I sit in a too-long-pause, especially when I know (because I have the experience) that a baby step forward will offer so much momentum.

I think that's why I like the concepts of 1% better and the 1 minute commitment. 

It seems silly that such a tiny baby step would take you anywhere, but it does.

As you think about starting this upcoming week, take the tiny baby step. 

I'm cheering for you!

Plant Plot Update August 3 2024

I was thinking about the fried chicken and mashed potatoes. 

Side Note: I totally forgot there would also be coleslaw. 

So as I was thinking about the heavy-luscious fried and buttered goodness ahead, I was also thinking about what I might be able to contribute on the fresh side that might help provide balance to the meal.

I had cucumbers on the counter (for an embarrassing amount of time) that were calling my name. 

And it dawned on me that the dill was finally robust enough to start harvesting ... our recent rains made sure that it was full and healthy. 

Cucumber salad for the win! It checked the boxes of fresh and tangy to help balance the fattiness of the mains. It also ensured that all of the cucumbers would FINALLY be used. 

I sliced the cukes with a mandolin. Salted and pressed them. Tossed them in a bowl. Added some thinly sliced onions as well. And fresh ground black pepper, greek yogurt, a few drops of CPTG lemon essential oil, a bit of fresh thyme (from the garden too) -- and lots and lots of dill. 

IT WAS DEFINITELY A WIN! 

Not pictured, but I also brought some garden fresh cantaloupe to the family meal. 

I love the way the garden contributes to a full table.

Send Me Encouragement 2024 Day 216

Begin now, the best time is now. -- Chidiebere Orji Agbugba

Planned and prepped this month's SME posts. You will see images within this series on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you aren't already following me on these platforms -- and feel like having a bit more encouragement in your feed -- give me a follow.

This month, I decided to focus on the spirit of beginning.

Clearly, it is not the start of a new year ... nor, is it a halfway mark. And while there are many gearing up for a new school year this month (not us, hooray), that isn't really what I had in mind.

But the vibe in the air does feel very much like new beginnings.

Any maybe I'm being influenced a bit by tomorrow's New Moon (always a good time to focus on welcoming in the new-new and manifesting your next version of self) ... 

... or maybe it was GaryVee's TikTok about August ...

But that's where I am at. 

Ready for this ending to finally end; and ready to take steps forward into the next season. 

If that's what you feel too, I hope you'll get some encouragement out of this month's posts.

dōTERRA Customer Appreciation Event - SME Postcard Party

 

My local dōTERRA team is hosting a Customer Appreciation Event on SAT, August 10th from 10am to 2pm. 

With that in mind, we've been working to get in touch with customers and wellness advocates on our teams. We want everyone who wants to be there to know about it - so they can be there! 

We offer education and opportunities for connection via our Facebook Groups. And you know me, I am happy to send out emails when there are events worth hollerin' about. But, what I've learned in a few conversations I've had recently with people on my team, is that they're not really paying attention to emails. I think it plays into the sense of overwhelm a lot us are experiencing. 

With that in mind - I offered up the idea of postal pick-me-ups to the leaders on my dōTERRA Team. I don't know of anyone who hates getting positive snail mail. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE, please by all means, use the comment section to set the record straight. 

Postcard Party was scheduled for MON, July 29th from 6pm to 8pm and open to anyone who wanted to send out postcards to their team members with invite info for our Customer Appreciation Event. I was happy with the pile I was able to send off after it was all said and done. 

We also hosted a Monday Night, Make A Roller event for the wider community at the same time.

It was a good time. I am always thankful for an opportunity to expand natural solutions, love and appreciation ... and a darn good party invite ... with others.

 If you'd like an easy and festive/relaxed introduction to dōTERRA essential oils, you are warmly welcome to join. It's a float in and out as your schedule allows. And as most events do, we'll have fatty-nibbles and beverages, giveaways, product testers -- and tons o' information about natural solutions.

You can get in touch to get more information. Email: wellness@jabsplethora.com

Plant Plot Update July 29 2024

Sometimes, visiting the garden first thing in the morning serves primarily as a brain boost. It isn't about harvesting zucchini and tomatoes, it's about harvesting a feast for the eyes (and the heart).

I started these Morning Glories from seed - and to see them flourishing and offering so much loveliness for all to see (well, for those who have access to my backyard), just gives me a feeling of butterflies in the belly (my emotional belly, that is).

They're like this beautifully-brave horn section ... 

Resonating frequencies of "all the best for my hopes and dreams" in the midst of a tougher-than-expected season of life.

I love planting flowers in the garden to support pollinators -- of course, I do -- but also, selfishly, for the uplift they bring to my day-in-day-out existence.

And so, HAPPY MONDAY from the garden! 

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Summer T-Shirt Giveaway Announcement 

SO THANKFUL for everyone who participated in our summer t-shirt giveaway! Winners have been sent emails and tees are being prepped for shipping. If you participated, check your inbox and make sure we have a correct/confirmed shipping address. 

STAY TUNED for another giveaway coming soon. 

If you have any questions - or want to get on the newsletter list, email: info@jabsloveletters.com - or, you can just follow the Love Letters Facebook Page.

Plant Plot Update July 28 2024

I cannot get over it. These blueberries are from the backyard. FROM MY BACKYARD!

Mr. J. has been diligently harvesting a few at a time, keeping a schedule just a bit ahead of the birds and critters who also like berries. 

It’s our first real harvest from the bushes we planted a while back. 

I’m made (all of) us some banana blueberry waffles today in celebration.

This is what I think about when I think about how much I love having a garden. I think about the fresh, real food that comes from the soil and how I can prepare it for the people I love. I think about how the magic of nature is amplified by love and collaboration, and an intention of celebrating abundance.

The Bite Stuff - Monday Night, Make A Roller

We're making The Bite Stuff at Monday's get together at the Living Well Together office.

We hope to see you - Monday, July 29th 2024 from 6pm to 8pm.

Natural solution to help ease the itch from bug bites:
- 10 drops CPTG Tea Tree EO
- 10 drops GPTG Lavender EO
- To the top of a 10ml roller bottle with Apple Cider Vinegar

Address: 115 East Harden Street, Graham

Parking Guide: https://bit.ly/jabeo-115EH-parking - it’s Monday night, so there’ll be plenty of parking behind the building.

Come by and make a roller to help you get through the rest of summer! This event is available at no charge. Questions? Email: wellness@jabsplethora.com.

Missed the event? No worries - you can easily make this essential oil recipe at home. 

If you don’t already have a dōTERRA account, you can use my referral link for 1) a FREE year of wholesale membership* and 2) 25% off your orders for the year: https://referral.doterra.me/11231145

*Wholesale Membership is renewed at the start of your second year for $25 and dōTERRA will send you a FREE bottle of Peppermint (retail value: $28) as a thank you for renewing your membership.

NC Local dōTERRA Customer Appreciation Event

My local dōTERRA team is hosting a Customer Appreciation Event on SAT, August 10th from 10am to 2pm. 

If you'd like an easy and festive/relaxed introduction to dōTERRA essential oils, you are warmly welcome to join.

It's a float in and out as your schedule allows. And as most events do, we'll have fatty-nibbles and beverages, giveaways, product testers -- and tons o' information about natural solutions.

Plant Plot Update July 27 2024

Are you familiar with the experience of growing tomatoes, but never getting to eat any ... because the local squirrel community thinks of your garden as their FREE-FOR-ALL BUFFET?

I've learned to harvest a bit on the early side so that the squirrels don’t take advantage. 

They still get some. But at least, we get some too! Actually, we get plenty ... 

I'm just salty over the years of ravaged almost-harvests. 

Thank goodness tomatoes ripen off the vine! I keep them on my kitchen table as they grow more yellow or more red (depending on their variety) and then eat (or share).

We planted extra (A LOT EXTRA) tomato plants this year so that we could all get a lot (yes, even accounting for the critters).

Are you growing a garden this year? Any tomatoes?

Plant Plot Update July 26 2024

 

The truth is - I grow bell pepper plants for my mom. We (the kid and I) don't do an awful lot with peppers in our menu. I am not saying they aren't appreciated and that we don't have ANY use for them ... 

(I'll slip them into pasta sauce and/or meatballs...)

I'm just saying that with a plant like this ... a plant that's going for GOLD ... most of these peppers are heading to mom's (that, or Mr, J's). 

I am so glad that they grow so well and I am really happy I can share them with others.

Reflections Year 43 Day 194

This was easily my mostest-favoritest part of any of the applications I've submitted recently. 💕 

They got my videos with Triston Cole as a Side Project, a bullet list of Super Swell Summer notes and a handful of references. 

Hooray for a little fun during the job hunting process! 

Collab Convo 1 with Triston Cole

I love getting the opportunity to share great stories. Here's one from my friend Triston Cole about his experience work camping and what he's building to help others.

In this conversation, we unpack what work camping is, how he and his family got started work camping, and the inspiration behind his decision to build the Work Camping Made Easy platform for others. 

Triston’s guiding philosophy of GratSuBala is built on the principles of gratitude, support and balance. Incorporating these principles into every decision offers us the opportunity to elevate ourselves, our lives and the lives of those around us.

Follow Work Camping Make Easy on Facebook.

March 2024 - dōTERRA BOGOs in Bloom

BOGOs in Bloom is a March 2024 dōTERRA wellness marketing campaign highlighting essential oils and wellness products that help to nourish your body and mind. It's all about the renewal that the Spring season offers us!

Through March 18-22, customers can buy one item and get the other for free, while supplies last. 

Place your order today and embark on a journey to radiant skin, inner harmony, and rejuvenation: doterra.me/VMo42J

Email me at wellness@jabsplethora.com to get the BOGO ebook and/or the Zoom link for my next class! 

BOGO Option: Buy Helichrysum 10mL Touch & Get Frankincense 10mL Touch
*US BOGO Inventory Update: 75% Sold (Updated: 3/19/24 12pm ET)
Embrace the power of these sacred oils for healthy skin and emotional wellness.

BOGO Option: Buy Air-X 15mL & Get Citrus Bloom 15mL

*US BOGO Inventory Update: 50% Sold (Updated: 3/19/24 12pm ET)
Create a sanctuary of wellness and positivity in your home with these aromatic treasures.

BOGO Option: Buy Osmanthus 10mL Touch & Get Magnolia 10mL Touch

*US BOGO Inventory Update: 50% Sold (Updated: 3/19/24 12pm ET)
Whether you need a mood boost or a moment of tranquility, these floral treasures have you covered.

BOGO Option: Buy Skin Tightening Serum & Get Sun Face Mineral Daily Moisturize
Embrace radiant, youthful-looking skin every day! 

(Sold Out) BOGO Option: Buy Melissa 5mL & Get Blue Tansy 5mL
*US BOGO Inventory Update: Sold Out (Updated: 3/19/24 12pm ET)
Elevate your aromatherapy experience and your sense of tranquility and peace with these precious botanicals.

Bonus Offer >> March 2024 BOGOs in Bloom Week includes a FREE Davana 10mL Touch with any 150PV order between March 18-22, 2024. Davana uplifts the spirits and promotes feelings of relaxation.

You can edit the shopping cart to fit your preference and budget: doterra.me/VMo42J

Using my shopping cart referral link ALSO INCLUDES a special promo code from my dōTERRA mentor who is participating in Silver Club. With a qualifying order, you have the opportunity to get a free Lavender 10mL Touch (with 100PV). If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach me at wellness@jabsplethora.com.

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If you’re local to the Alamance County, NC area, your next opportunity to join me at dōTERRA Office Hours is Sunday, March 24th from 2-5pm.

Get all the details: https://bit.ly/jabeo-115EH-officehours

Address: 115 East Harden Street, Graham
Parking Guide: https://bit.ly/jabeo-115EH-parking

Weekly Affirmation - Week 12 2024

Weekly Affirmation: I am who I am and that is enough.

Weekly Affirmation - Week 11 2024

 

Weekly Affirmation: I renew my belief in myself* with each breath I take.

*My ability to gracefully accept change and expand beyond my present experience and capacity.

dōTERRA Newsletter February 2024

 What a great month to start with dōTERRA! 

Getting three (3) bottles of FREE essential oils with a 200PV order is just awesome!

Copaiba: Helps to support cardiovascular, immune, and digestive system health when taken internally* -- we (my family) LOVE Copaiba so much it's a part of our DAILY routine.

SuperMint: Offers support when it comes to mental clarity and enhanced stamina - I taught a class a couple of months ago, "Merry Mints" which included additional information on SuperMint - if you want more information or a link to the class resources, let me know.

DigestZen: Helps to supports healthy digestion* - when it comes to anything grumpy-belly, we rely on DigestZen to help untie belly knots and help to support smooth digestion processes. 

They’re bestselling products for good reason, all featuring a wide range of benefits -- and they all are super easy to slip into a daily routine.

Want some ideas on GREAT products to include in your cart to get 200PV?

Here are some ideas to consider (this link includes product ideas for electrolytes, magnesium, healthy biome support, etc.) - let me know if you have any questions! 

And you can use my referral link to save 25%.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Weekly Affirmation - Week 7 2024

Weekly Affirmation: I honor my inspiration with action.