Every day, I begin my morning before my family wakes up—with what I call my Empower Hour. During this time, I apply essential oils, balance my energy centers, read scripture, and journal. While some days may look a little different, this is the rhythm I return to again and again.
Today, I felt called to do something a little different. I lit an incense stick and, instead of simply reading the next chapter, I searched a topic: "crystals." This was inspired by a reel I listened to yesterday—and since I use crystals in my work to serve others, I love discovering verses that align with what I do.
The first reference I explored was Job 28, which speaks about wisdom and understanding being more valuable than gold or precious stones—including rubies (which, by the way, is how God describes the worth of a virtuous woman!).
The second reference that caught my attention was Ezekiel 1. It’s one of those chapters you read and think, “What on earth is this talking about?” Ezekiel describes a vision of four beings, each with four faces: one of a lion, one of a man, one of an ox, and one of an eagle.
And here’s where I had a big ah-ha moment.
As an Aroma Freedom Practitioner, I work with the four core emotions: Happy, Sad, Mad, and Scared. Suddenly, the symbolism in Ezekiel’s vision made perfect sense to me:
- The face of a man — representing Happiness, our natural state of connection and joy.
- The face of a lion — representing Fear, or rather, the courage that fear invites us to awaken. A lion heart rises when we are scared.
- The face of an ox — representing Anger, which often arises when our boundaries have been crossed. Like an ox, we must take grounded, steady action. (Ever heard the phrase “bull forward”?)
- The face of an eagle — representing Sadness, a sign it’s time to release what’s weighing us down so we can rise again… and soar.
This connection filled me with wonder. Scripture is rich with symbolism and layered meaning. I’m not claiming this is the only interpretation—but it’s a meaningful lens for me.
Then, in verse 28, Ezekiel describes a bow in the clouds on a rainy day—like the glory of the Lord. This brought to mind the rainbow around us—our aura, our energetic biofield. How beautiful is that?
I’m continually amazed at how the mysteries of God are hidden in plain sight—revealed when we’re ready to see them.
I’d love to hear from you. What insights have opened up for you lately? Let’s grow together in understanding.
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