Vibrant Living Blog
Artists expressive example of the flag of India.

India or Bust!

|Rea Wright
Dealing with bureaucratic chaos at the Indian Consulate in DC tests my patience and sanity. It's frustrating and disheartening, but amidst the turmoil, I strive for calm. The journey to...
Rosemary plant used for creating essential oils

Rosemary Essential oil

|Rea Wright
Rosemary, a versatile herb, offers stimulating benefits for mind, body, and hair. Its aroma is invigorating, aiding memory and scalp health, though caution is advised for pregnant women and those...
Eucalyptus leaves are the basis for its Essential Oil

Essential Oil: EUCALYPTUS

|Rea Wright
Eucalyptus oil, extracted from E. globulus, is renowned for its antimicrobial properties and as a remedy for respiratory issues. Caution is advised as some may be allergic. Blend with Lavender...
Soccer ball kicked into a goals net

GOALS AND POSSIBILITES: Right Brain Thinking!

|Rea Wright
Goals can feel rigid and impersonal, leading to disappointment when unmet. Instead, let's embrace the concept of "possibilities," which feels friendlier and more attainable. My hope for this year is...
Lavender flower on stalk used to make essential oils

Essential Oil: Lavender

|Rea Wright
An Introduction to Essential Oil Aromatherapy must begin with Lavender. Safe and simple to use, Lavender is one the most versatile and well loved essential oils around.  Throughout history, Lavender has been recognized...
Teenagers and parenting

Teenagers and the Joys of Parenting

|Réa Wright
I have become increasingly aware that this journey to joyful, vibrant living has incredible ups and downs! Especially when trying to raise teenagers!!!!  Raising a 14 year old girl, is...
Ancient vessel that contained aromatics

History of Aromatics Continued...

|Rea Wright
As we continue our tour around the world of essential oils and herbal aromatics, we visit Egypt, Greece, Rome and France. Moodi friends, I don’t want to bore you to...
Floral plants used in essential oil extraction throughout time

Origins of Aromatherapy

|Rea Wright
Essential oil Aromatherapy’s origins are ancient and rooted in traditions of holistic healing as a transcendent art form. Our earliest written documents across all cultures, all over the world, seem...
Mood Indigo recording by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra

Music For Your Soul

|Rea Wright
Music has always been a really important part of my life and that’s partially why my tagline for Mood Indigo Soaps says, “Make Your Skin Sing!”   Music and singing are truly vibrant, joyful expressions of...
Bottles of various herbs and flowers being defused in oil.

Essential Oil Aromatherapy - What in the heck is that?

|Rea Wright
Essential Oils are quickly becoming part of the mainstream conversation as people are increasingly using these oils as stress relievers and often as alternatives to traditional medicine.  If you’re a...