{"id":27272,"date":"2019-11-20T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T17:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=27272"},"modified":"2022-07-15T14:46:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T20:46:26","slug":"palo-santo-oil-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/palo-santo-oil-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindful over matter: Shift gears with Palo Santo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever been driving along a familiar road and then nearly passed your destination because you were on autopilot? We\u2019re all guilty of zoning out at times, especially during monotonous activities like running errands, cleaning, or listening to someone drone on about the weather. But if you\u2019re constantly defaulting to autopilot mode, who\u2019s driving your life? When the days blend together and you feel like a passenger watching life pass you by, it\u2019s time to change course.<\/p>\n

Enter Palo Santo essential oil<\/a>, your mindfulness guru<\/strong><\/span>, here to show you how to stay present and connect with your surroundings, so you can quit rushing through the day. This exotic essential oil comes from the Bursera graveolens<\/em> tree native to South America, known in Spanish as Palo Santo, which means \u201choly wood\u201d or \u201csacred tree.\u201d With Palo Santo essential oil and some simple tips, you\u2019ll be back in the driver\u2019s seat of life in no time!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Get creative<\/span><\/h2>\n

Creative pursuits are a great way to engage the brain and body. You might think that creativity is something you have to be born with or that only artists have, but these are both myths. Anyone can become a creative person with a little practice! Try these activities to fuel your imagination and challenge your mind:<\/p>\n