Winter Solstice ~ Just Be by Joan Morais

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2 Winter Solstice ~ Just Be by Joan Morais Copyright 2017 Joan Morais All rights reserved. This training manual is intended for the personal use of the reader. No part of this booklet may be reproduced or distributed in any printed or electronic format without written permission from the copyright holder. Disclaimer: The information provided in this publication is the result of research and experience by Joan Morais. I have tried to be as precise as possible with the description of the ingredients and the formulas/recipes. I do not make any claims regarding any of the ingredients, formulas/recipes or medical claims. I suggest each individual to do their own additional research about the safety and storage of each ingredient and the rules and guidelines for making cosmetics; in the USA, refer to the FDA website. 2

3 WINTER SOLSTICE *JUST BE* In the Northern Hemisphere, winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Ever since the summer solstice, the days have slowly been getting shorter and the nights longer. After winter solstice, the days will slowly start to become longer and the nights shorter. In the southern hemisphere, it is the complete opposite; winter solstice is the longest day of the year. In Alaska, it is daylight all through the night. Ancient cultures recognized winter solstice and celebrated or honored this day. Some cultures today still celebrate and honor winter solstice. Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere is about welcoming the light back after the short days and long nights. Winter solstice is the time to slow down, go within and reflect on your life. Can you feel the stillness and quiet in nature? The trees have lost their leaves and the plants are dormant and barely doing anything. Just like nature, it is natural for us to want to Just Be at this time. Winter Solstice is a powerful day to intentionally review your life and allow inspiration to flow to you and create a life living your passion. It is an excellent day to jot down your thoughts. See some ideas below or come up with your own. HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE! CELEBRATE WINTER SOLSTICE Host a winter solstice party Make candles Burn candles Play music Take a nap Sing Drink hot apple cider Take a bath or footbath Reflect on the past year and picture what you want 3

4 WINTER SOLSTICE PARTY IDEAS 1. Burn lots of candles -place lit candles on your walk way to welcome guests -burn candles throughout the house 2. Make candles, learn how here: 3. String white lights 4. Serve hot apple cider 5. Create a Chili Bowl or Baked Potato Bar: make your own bowl or baked potato with toppings. Some ideas: Bean chili Toppings: olives, onions, scallions, chives, parsley, dill, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, corn, avocado, tomato, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, shredded lettuce Bread: corn bread, French bread, crackers, tortilla chips 6. Create a Hearty Bowl: make your own bowl with these categories. Some ideas: Grains- brown rice, quinoa or noodles Veggies and Fruits- kale, carrots, yams, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, edamame, avocado, tomato, apple Proteins- seasoned beans, seasoned tempeh, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cashews, almonds Dressings- olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, lemon juice, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa Herbs-parsley, cilantro, basil, dill 7. Play holiday music 8. Sing Christmas carols 9. Set positive intentions for the New Year 10. Make and decorate gingerbread cookies 4

5 HOLIDAY ROOM SPRAY This holiday blend will perk up and freshen any room with the comforting and uplifting scents of orange, cinnamon and clove. Sweet orange essential oil spreads happiness and joy. Cinnamon and clove remind us of the love of family and home during the holidays. These ancient spices have strong antibacterial and antiviral properties and help to knock down germs, especially at this time of year. Ingredients 10 drops sweet orange essential oil 4 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil 4 drops clove essential oil Container: 2 ounce glass bottle with an atomizer lid (amber color is nice) Directions 1. Add drops of essential oil into the bottle. 2. Fill bottle with distilled or spring water. 3. Cap and label bottle. 4. Roll bottle in the palms of hands to blend. 5. Spritz Holiday Room Spray into the air. (This is a room spray only. It is not a spray for the body.) 5

6 10 Ideas to Help You Relax and Be Present During The Holiday Season Do something good for yourself and good will ripple out to others. Recipes are here: 1. Do a facial steam 2. Take a foot bath 3. Make a tea 4. Take a bath 5. Snuggle with your pet 6. Play relaxing music 7. Meditate 8. Sit outside in nature 9. Burn Aromatherapy candles 10. Read *JUST BE* BOTANICAL BATH TEA Soak in the tub or soak your feet in a footbath with this botanical bath tea and relax and just be. Make the Tea Boil a pot of water Add handful of fresh or dried roses Add handful of fresh or dried lavender Add handful of fresh or dried rosemary Let tea steep in pot for 10 minutes Add the botanical bath tea to your bath water or footbath. 6

7 NOURISHING SKIN BALM Make this skin balm for yourself or as a gift. Watch how to make it here: 1 cup organic coconut oil 2 cups organic dried calendula petals Directions to Make Step 1 Ready double boiler and heat up water in the base pot. Step 2 Measure coconut oil and add to top pot of the double boiler and melt coconut oil over low heat. Step 3 Measure calendula flowers and add to the melted coconut oil. Infuse calendula petals into the coconut oil over very low heat (just warm-high heat will ruin the coconut oil) for 4-6 hours until the color and scent of the calendula flower infuses into the coconut oil. Make sure not to leave the double boiler unattended. An alternative method is to turn the double boiler on and warm the oil (don t allow oil to get hot) for 30 minutes and then turn it off and let set overnight. Do this for 3 days. Step 4 Strain calendula flower out of the coconut oil using paper towel or muslin cloth. Pour strained coconut and calendula flower oil into containers and allow to firm up. Coconut oil is firm below 76F, above 76F it will be liquid. Directions to Use Apply a small amount skin balm to the skin and massage into the skin. 7

8 SHEENY SHINY HAIR SERUM Treat yourself and your hair and make this aromatherapy sheeny shiny hair serum. Watch how to make it here: This serum adds shine and sheen to hair. It is perfect for smoothing ends, taming frizz, defining curls and softening hair. All of these ingredients are available in organic. Shea butter can be substituted for shea nilotica. The scent of coconut is divine in this serum. If you prefer no coconut scent, use regular coconut oil. What You ll Need Shea nilotica Virgin coconut oil Castor oil Sweet orange essential oil (optional) 2-ounce bottle with treatment pump or spouted dispensing lid Shea nilotica is from northern Uganda; it is a creamy soft butter. Shea nilotica smooth s, protects, softens and adds shine and sheen to hair. Castor oil cuts greasiness, adds dazzling shine and sheen to hair and provides a nice slip to the serum. Coconut oil softens and seals moisture in the hair. The combination of these three ingredients creates a luxurious serum. Sweet orange essential helps to balance sebum and the scent instills calmness and happiness. Sheeny Shiny Serum can be applied to wet or dry hair. Apply the serum to wet hair to seal in moisture or to dry hair as a finisher. Instructions 1. Combine 2 tablespoons Shea nilotica, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut oil and 1 tablespoon castor oil into a heat safe mini pot. (A one-cup stainless steel measuring cup works). 2. Gently melt the butter and oils on low heat, stirring as they melt. They melt quickly, make sure and watch it. Once melted, remove the pot from the heat to prevent burning the butter and oils. 3. Optional: Stir in 20 drops sweet orange essential oil. 4. Pour serum into the bottle with a treatment pump or spouted dispensing lid. 5. Allow serum to cool before capping. 8

9 HOMEMADE GIFT IDEAS NATURAL GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS Gift-wrapping is an art. Here is some recycled, reusable, repurposed and biodegradable gift-wrapping ideas. Furoshiki - Reusable Gift Wrapping Japanese Gift Wrapping Reusable fabric gift wrap Repurposed Gift Wrapping Beautiful gift-wrap Eco-Friendly Wrapping INDEX#20491 Biodegradable Clear Bags 9

10 GRATITUDE This is the season to express gratitude. Try the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge and notice a shift in your life. I AM GRATEFUL FOR 10

11 WHAT DO I WANT IN THE COMING NEW YEAR? 11

12 WHAT IS SOMETHING SIMPLE I CAN START TODAY TO CARE FOR MYSELF BETTER? 12

13 Two Questions You Should Ask Yourself Each Day Oprah says to ask yourself these questions each day: "What do I have to do to get where I need to be?" "How do I create the life I want?" 13

14 WORDS TO LIVE BY Robert Louis Stevenson s Daily Dozen 1. Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things. 2. Make the best of your circumstances. No one has everything, and everyone has something of sorrow intermingled with the gladness of life. The trick is to make the laughter outweigh the tears. 3. Don t take yourself too seriously. 4. You can t please everybody. Don t let criticism worry you. 5. Don t let your neighbor set your standards. Be yourself. 6. Do things that you enjoy doing. 7. Don t borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than the actual ones. 8. Since hate poisons the soul, do not cherish enmities, grudges. Avoid people who make you unhappy. 9. Have many interests. 10. Don t hold postmortems. Don t spend your life brooding over sorrows and mistakes. Don t be the one who never gets over things. 11. Do what you can for the less fortunate than yourself. 12. Keep busy at something. A busy person never has time to be unhappy. 14

15 ONLINE CLASSES AND EBOOKS FOR HANDMADE GIFT IDEAS Easy to make gifts How To Make 3 Simple Handmade Gifts Soy Spice Candle Sweet Orange Melt and Pour Soup Herbal Dream Pillow Handmade Herbal Cold Process Soap Naturally Colored Calendula and Lemongrass Soap Includes a Palm-Oil Free Soap Recipe Handmade Essential Oil - Aromatherapy Candles Glass Container Candles Votives Aromatherapy Melts Handmade Facial Products Cleansers Toners Serums Herbal Facial Steams 15

16 JOAN MORAIS NATURALS Organic & Natural Body, Hair, & Skin Care Product Making Classes, Consultations, Training Manuals Website: Sign-up for our Newsletter with DIY Recipes, Inspirational Ideas and Specials!. About Joan Morais Joan Morais is a natural cosmetic formulator and instructor. She teaches classes on making natural and organic products for body, hair and skin. Joan has assisted thousands in learning the art and science of making natural products and has taught at top spas and companies. She teaches and consults with people worldwide. Some of Joan s clients have been estheticians, cosmetologists, spas and individual s creating their own product line. Joan is a certified aromatherapist and herbalist. She started her own publishing company in 2003 and is the author of many how to books including, How to Make Professional Natural Lotions and Creams. Joan s passion is to teach others holistic beauty through making professional products and create a successful product making business. Joan Morais uses high quality ingredients that promote Holistic Beauty; natural, organic and wild crafted herbs, botanical extracts, pure plant butters, vegetable oils and essential oils. The results are pure and natural products that are beneficial to the skin, and friendly to people, animals and the earth. 16