Arborvitae: The oil of Divine Grace

Arborvitae assists us when we believe or act like all progress must be made through struggle and solitary effort. Instead of trusting in the Divine, we unconsciously block Divine aid, choosing instead to live by our own efforts. Arborvitae addresses the need to control our outcomes. It invites us to live with peace and joy by trusting in the abundant flow of Divine grace.

Arborvitae is a grounding oil which teaches that Divinity is all around us. God’s grace can be felt and experienced here on earth- it is not distant or separate. God can help us find balance in our lives and know what we should hold close and what we should release.

Arborviate’s Latin name means “to sacrifice.” This oil invites us to sacrifice our personal will and ambitions for a more fulfilling way of living. By surrendering to God the mind relaxes, and the soul experiences harmony and peace. Arborvitae teaches that true strength comes through emptiness or a willingness to receive God’s strength. It ask us to relax, take a deep breath, and trust in the flow of life. Arborvitae assists the soul to live effortlessly by Divine grace.

Negative Emotions: Willful, struggle, excessive effort, distrust, riding, fearful, need to control.

Positive Properties: Peaceful, surrender, grounded, allowing, relaxed, grace filled, effortless living, trust in divine grace.