Convention season

I am kind of new to using essential oils. I have had them around and have dabbled with them for a couple of years, but have been way too busy with school to feel like I can really learn them and use them in my daily life. It really can be overwhelming.
Well, the last 3 days have changed all that. I went to the DoTERRA annual convention. There was so much science and education and learning opportunities. My mind is seriously overwhelmed, but my spirits are high and I finally have caught the vision. I am sorry I didn't take pictures...I was too busy taking notes and trying to navigate my way around 18,000+ people. Yeah.
My eyes have been opened, and there is no turning back.
So there are 3 things I want to briefly discuss in this post. I am not trying to sell a company. However, when a company is this unbelievably wonderful, I have to share. I kept waiting to see something that would backfire, but I didn't.
So, first thing is the science. These guys are leading the way to promote education and research. They use, encourage and enable research in 1) the chemical make up of the oils, 2) how the oils impact the pathways and mechanism within the human body, 3) ways to effectively use these oils. This post is probably not doing justice to the types of research that is being done. As a doctor who spoke today said, "Take the PubMed challenge." In other words, don't take my word for it, go look it up!
Second is the humanitarian side of the company. So much is done. There is the Helping Hands Foundation. All money goes directly to people in need. Many of the higher earning people spend large amounts of their own money to serve and help those who need it. The goal is not to spend money to waste it, but to use it for the good of man. The people who own the company are some of the most real, humble people I have seen.
Third is the product itself. As I learn about the action of the individual oils, and experience the difference for myself and see it in my family's I am just in awe. The fact that it is safe to use internally as well as topically is very unique.
I want to incorporate this in my practice. I have been doing a lot of thinking of what I want to do with my future. Essential oils have a part in it, that is for sure. I will share some of my thoughts and notes in the coming posts.