Rose Santiago has studied and practiced essential oils for almost 20 years. Her love for natural essences that help to support holistic healing has fascinated her and caused her to extensively research this subject. She has also researched and studied spiritual enlightenment for over two decades. Throughout her journey she has uncovered a spiritual path based on a higher way of thinking, using practical principles to help others live an authentic and devine essence. Her online business, Mariposa Essence, provides organic and natural products that assist in bringing overall balance and well-being to the mind, body and spirit. Rose Santiago's passion for helping others to master a lifestyle that reflects their true essence is the driving force behind what she writes about.
Rose Santiago lives in New Jersey and enjoys reading, relaxing at the beach and cooking healthy culinary dishes. She also uses her time to voluntere with organizations like the National Federation of the blind, and the Lion's Club. Their services help to empower the blind and physically challenged as well as assist in disaster efforts, disease, and creating services that open doors to a life of independents for many people. You can learn more about all that Rose Santiago offers by going to her website at www.roseSantiago.com.

Dedication .......................................................................................... vii
Preface ................................................................................................. ix
PART 1: THE MIND .......................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Begin at the Beginning ..................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Get to Know Yourself ..................................................... 18
Chapter 3: What is Your Mindset? ................................................... 40
Chapter 4: An Attitude of Gratitude ................................................ 53
Chapter 5: Unharnessing the Power Within ..................................... 67
PART 2: THE BODY ........................................................................ 89
Chapter 6: Welcome to the World of Essential Oils and
Aromatherapy ................................................................. 91
Chapter 7: My All-Time Favorite Essential Oils ............................. 105
Chapter 8: Ingredients to Love ........................................................131
Chapter 9: Ingredients to Love Not .................................................154
PART 3: THE SPIRIT ......................................................................173
Chapter 10: The Spirit Essence That is You .......................................175
Chapter 11: Step Into Your True Essence ..........................................197
Endnotes ............................................................................................215