I created the arometherapy blend with my best friend. He worked his entire life to manage his anxiety, depression, and Bipolar Disorder. It was a painful struggle. He used Equilibrium in those moments when he felt like he was "spinning out."
It was his encouragement and support that inspired me to start the journey of opening Deer Heart Solutions. And, while he is no longer with us, his creative, loving spirit and life-long search for joy, balance, health, and connection permeate this business. They are threaded throughout every story and they are the foundation for every blend.
The crane symbolizes wisdom, longevity, keen-mindedness, balance, self reflection, and clarity. In cultures around the world, they are connected with the divine, spirituality, and magic.
The crane is often shown standing on one leg - a sign of balance. They represent deep internal wisdom. If you've ever seen a crane in the wild, they are often perfectly still, looking out at nothing as if they are pondering the questions of life and mortality.
The crane is also celebrated for its fluid, graceful movements. There are several styles of kung-fu inspired by the crane. Greek and Roman myths often portrayed the dance of cranes as "a love of joy and a celebration of life." Some of the many cultures that have a crane dance are the Ainu (indigenous to Japan), the Chumash (indigenous to southern California), aboriginal Australians, and the Creeks (indigenous to the southern United States). In Japan, there is an ancient dance called Shirasagi-no-mai (White Crane Dance). It was originally performed to drive out the plague and to purify the spirits on their passage to the next world.Romans regarded the crane as a symbol of endurance and renewal. People carried crane wing talismans, believing they aided travelers when the road became long and difficult. Some tales describe the crane as a protector, watching over people and protecting them from evil. Aesop describes the crane as a wise problem solver. The Chinese and Japanese see the crane as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and a long life because it is believed to live for 1,000 years.
The mascot for Equilibrium has two cranes facing each other. They represent the many voices inside our head that often fight with one another. People often deny their mental health issues - we must show a pretty face to the world. We try to pretend like these parts of us don't exist. But there is no shame in experiencing mental health struggles.
The two cranes of Equilibirum call on us to face our shadow side - to accept it and learn from it. Learn that the first step to finding balance is to find your center and get grounded. Learn that self-reflecton can bring clarity. Learn that you can endure - and your resilience and grace will ultimately bring happiness.
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I love using this in the morning. The pepermint wakes me up.