en_us-ee-vol-2-iss-9

Essential Edge News

THE

NEWS OF THE WORLD LEADER IN ESSENTIAL OILS

Volume 2 Issue 9

Founder’s Message

20th Anniversary: "A Hallmark Week" in France for Young Living Twenty-three years ago, Gary Young brought Lavandula angustifolia seed from Provence, France, to plant in his quarter acre of ground behind the Young Living headquarters in Spokane, Washington. Gary felt a lot of excitement about the possibilities of growing French lavender in America, with a most fortuitous idea that this was just the beginning of something great to come in the future. Gary leased his first farm in France and then a few years later became the first American to purchase and own a lavender farm in the Provence region in the famous village of Simiane-laRotonde. This past July, after years of learning to grow, harvest, and distill true lavender, Gary returned to south-

Distributor Will Robinson celebrates at the farm in Simiane-la-Rotonde during the 20th anniversary.

ern France with 150 Young Living distributors from all corners of the world to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a most magnificent achievement. It was a monumental experience for distributors to see how one man’s vision has come full circle in perhaps the saving of French lavender for the world. About ten years ago, the farmers began to see a decline in their oil production. The plants weren’t as hardy and didn’t grow prolifically. It’s hard to say exactly what happened, but with years of chemically treated soil, exhausted soil nutrients, seven years of drought, and being struck by a virus, the lavender began dying out to now a loss of about 90 percent of the production in France. It seemed that pure lavender oil from France was to be lost to the world. However, the seed that Gary brought back had germinated into mighty little lavender plants, and when Gary bought his farm in St. Maries, Idaho, those plants were

transplanted to the farm and grew into huge, flowering bushes that produced exquisite oil. Gary’s first vertical, stainless steel distiller was built, more seed was planted, more oil produced, and more expertise acquired. Gary sent his beautiful, hardy seed to one of the lavender growers in Simiane-la-Rotonde, who in turn gave it to one of the greenhouse owners to see how well it would germinate. To everyone’s great delight, strong, healthy plants came up and were transplanted to the Young Living Farm. Distributors were thrilled to see our beautiful St. Maries plants growing in France, and what a contrast it was to see the few sickly plants that were still alive from previous years. Everyone was curious about the co-op distillery, of which we are part owner, and enthusiastically watched as Jean-Marie, our farm production manager, came in with a load of lavender in the harvester to dump into the extraction chamber. For many, it was the first time to see lavender distilled and to see those beautiful oil droplets come up into the separator. It was a great learning experience for all of us. We were honored to have the mayor of Simiane-la-Rotonde come to greet our Young Living guests, and we all enjoyed the picture taking. While most of the event was centered on the 20th anniversary and Continued, see FRANCE on page 2 THE

This has been a summer of opportunity! This year’s theme of transformation has perfectly described the enabling power found at every Young Living event that has inspired you to become better. This opportunity for transformation has literally been a worldwide effort: our International Grand Convention in Salt Lake City, our 20th anniversary celebration in France, and the Silver Retreat and 20th anniversary celebration in northern Idaho. This summer has been remarkable. Now, as all of us begin looking forward to the autumn season, a season filled with new sights and smells, I challenge each of you to continue on your path toward a changed, transformed, and better you. We are all dreamers. Each one of us dreams for something. I call it a dream for abundance. The quicker you are able to realize what your transformed you looks like, the faster you will achieve your dream of abundance. Don’t wait; make the decision to start acting today to realize your dream. It is yours for the taking! As I met with our wonderful Silver distributors in the lodge at the St. Maries farm during this year’s Silver Retreat, I talked with them about developing a deep purpose in life. Much of developing a deep purpose stems from the ability to evaluate yourself and dream, to visualize where or what you want to be. When you visualize something, you begin to believe it; when you believe it, your dream can become reality. There is a major disease that is destroying the possibility for successfully realizing our dreams, and it infiltrates all of us at times. It is called “excusitis.” Remove this disease from your life and start achieving today. The realization of abundance is worth the price.

Essential Edge News

page 1

“You have met some beautiful people today, and now they’re your friends, too.”–Gary Young Gary’s beginning in France, distributors were able to tour the world-renowned Fragonard perfumery in Grasse and the fascinating lavender museum in Apt, with its old portable lavender distiller. It was most enlightening to see to what extent the farmers went through to produce the most famous oil in the world. The historical ride on the “breathholding” hairpin road along Napoleon’s Route was thrilling, and as we journeyed from the Young Living farm back to Marseille, distributors were able to see several farms that grow for Young Living. Gary even stopped the buses so that distributors

could gather their own lavender to take home. Everyone had fun wild crafting and making their own discoveries. “Seeing the emotion that Gary has and the grounding that he feels in this place created a very special time for us,” said Max Hopkins. Max and his wife Karen, Platinum distributors from Oklahoma, added the celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary to this great week. “To actually see where it all started and to contrast this with the growth in the United States made our celebration a oncein-a-life-time experience.” All of the emotion that ties Gary to the farm in southern France came to

A grateful Gary Young receiving framed photos of him and his mentor, Marcel, during the wonderful ceremony in Simiane-la-Rotonde, France. Also pictured are Marta, Marcel’s wife, and Jean Noel.

Mary Young with Marcel’s wife, Marta, in Simianela-Rotonde, France.

a pinnacle while we enjoyed lunch in a quaint restaurant situated in the village of Simiane-la-Rotonde on the hillside that overlooks the Young Living farm. It was here where a “family reunion” took place with many of the dear friends who took Gary under their wings as he forged ahead with his dream. Gary was surrounded by Jean Noël Landal, Gary’s long-time partner from the very beginning, and Benoit Cassan, one of Provence’s most prominent lavender growers and the son of the mayor of Simiane-laRotonde. Benoit’s family has produced pure lavender for Young Living for many years. Marta Espieu also came to join our celebration and shared many wonderful memories of those early years. Marta was always making sure Gary had food to eat, and when she found out that Gary was sleeping in a sleeping bag at the distillery, she had him come and stay in their home. Sadly, Marta’s husband and Gary’s great friend and mentor Marcel Espieu passed away a few years ago. Marcel, a 6th generation

lavender grower and distiller, was the president of the Lavender Growers Association in France for more than 20 years. Gary spent a lot of time with Marcel learning not only the technique but also the art of distillation. Gary was a devoted student and Marcel was the devoted teacher. Marcel often chuckled at Gary’s vision and grandiose ideas, but when he and Marta came to the Young Living Convention in 2002, tears ran off Marcel’s face as he stood in front of the distillery in Mona, Utah, and cried that the student had become the teacher. Gary was presented with a framed picture of Marcel in his distillery in 1992, which brought tears to both Marta and Gary. It was a beautiful moment as Gary looked up and said, “You have met some beautiful people today, and now they’re your friends, too.” “This was just so exciting; a dream come true,” said Spanish distributor Lina Maria Lamos. “It was totally spectacular.” But above everything else, it was a week of greater appreciation for Gary’s dedication to his vision and the determination to bring it to fruition. “Being here in France is more proof that Gary is a visionary and that God is using him to teach about the plants that He put on this earth for the good of mankind,” said Karen Hopkins. “Young Living is truly the world leader in essential oils, and we need to carry that torch throughout the world.”

2012 Silver Retreat: Celebrating Adventure, Learning, and Life in Northern Idaho

The 2012 Silver Retreat leaders met in August from all over the world to celebrate in Coeur d’Alene, St. Maries, and the St. Joe River, Idaho.

page 2

THE

WHAT COULD BE better than celebrating during an opening reception at the stunning Coeur d’Alene Resort, spending a day filled with fun and learning at the St. Maries farm, and river rafting down the spectacular St. Joe River? Well, doing all of those things with Gary and Mary Young, of course. In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the St. Maries farm, 49 Silver leaders took advantage of three beautiful days in northern Idaho to build relationships and make memories during the 2012 Silver Retreat held August 2–4. In focusing on this year’s theme, transformational “goodies” were there for the taking almost constantly. “There have been so many great moments; it’s just such a huge blessEssential Edge News

ing to be here,” said Texas distributor Kendra Murrell. “Being here just gives me so much excitement to go home and tell my group that if they don’t come to St. Maries, they’re crazy! It’s valuable and awesome.” Events like the Silver Retreat give leaders the unique opportunity to learn from and interact with Gary in a dynamic, personal setting. Through sharing his stories and teaching business skills, Gary is able to teach at these events unlike anywhere else, including the annual conventions. At this year’s Silver Retreat, distributors were encouraged to not only aspire to become Crown Diamonds but to also begin now to act, think, and do business like Crown Diamonds. “The best thing about this year’s

Silver Retreat was learning how to ship and teamwork,” said Malaysian see ourselves in the future,” said Loui- distributor Fee Boey. “To get down the siana Silver Danielle Jackson. “Gary river, we really needed to have teamreally stressed seeing ourselves as work and to collaborate and cheer Crown Diamonds and doing things each other on. This experience alone Crown Diamonds would do. That is was absolutely worth it for me to come from Malaysia—an honor and really exciting!” To learn about overcoming obstacles a privilege.” Throughout the event there was a and aggressively pursuing goals in a feeling of camaraderie, that at Young classroom is one thing; to experience it on a mountain river is entirely dif- Living we are all in it together. ferent. The St. Joe River was the opportunity of a lifetime for many to take personal adventure to a new level and gain experiential knowledge of the lessons Gary taught the night before. Following on the river: Laura Karowsky, Kathy Nutter, and Joanne Kan having Gary’s lead, Silver Rollin’ a great time on the St. Joe River. leaders made their “I have loved it here; it’s great,” said way down the river, stopping at times to remove massive fallen trees from Jarrett D’Arco, a young Silver from the riverbed—symbolic of removing New Jersey. “Gary wishes the best for obstacles and reaching our journey’s us, he is on our side, and he wants us end—to reach the end reward: a cliff- to succeed. It is really important to diving rendezvous into a cool, exhila- me to know that Young Living is here for us.” rating river pool. “Being with everyone here on the river, we have learned about leader-

Young Living Leaders Recognition for July

Bold = Newly Qualified

CROWN DIAMOND Gregg & Carol Johnson (USA) Kathryn J Farmer (USA) Marcella Vonn Harting (USA) Michael & Connie McDanel (USA)

DIAMOND

Debra Raybern (USA) Diane Mora (USA) Essential Health Care (USA) Frances Fuller (SGP) Mary Hardy (USA) Scott & Brenda Schuler (USA) Sharnael Wolverton (USA) Shauna Dastrup (USA) Teri Secrest (USA) Vicki Opfer (USA) Zia Management Consultants (USA)

PLATINUM

Alan & Linda Simpson (AUS) Artemis (AUS) Barbara Ochsenhofer (AUT) Chip & Kathy Kouve (USA) Dietfried Wruss (AUT) Douglas Mills (USA) Dr. Hauser & Idl Gesbr. (AUT) Dr. Sabina Devita (CAN) Gailann Greene (USA) James Niederland (USA) Jeffrey Lewis (USA) Judy De La Rosa (USA) Karen Balistreri (USA) Marlene Marie Wiegers (USA) Max & Karen Hopkins (USA) Melvin Peachey (USA) Nancy Sanderson (USA) Nanette Symes (USA) Rainbow Forever Trust (USA) Solutions For Health (USA) Star Moree (USA) Sunteam (USA)

GOLD

Aditya Nowotny (DEU) Aleena Leah Simpson (AUS) Alina Piccone (USA) Amy Boothe Green (USA) Anderson Family Trust (USA) Anna-Maya Powell Llc (USA) Ardell & Marian Hoff (USA) Aromaakademie Churfuerst Hanzal Og (AUT) Barbara Mazurowski (AUT) Barbara Rozen (USA) Beth Hedstrom (USA) Beverly Krupp (USA) Biz Enterprises Int’l SA(PAN) Bonnie K & Ronald J Muhn (USA) Brian B Shaw (CAN) Bridge Of Love Australia (AUS) Candace M & Jimmie Don Hoke (USA) Carl Joseph Janicek (USA) Carla & Bill Green (CAN) Carol & Ben Howden (CAN) Carol Hudson (USA) Carol Small (USA) Carrie L Donegan (USA) Chris M Anderson (USA) Covenant Partners Inc (USA) Cristina & Kenneth Campbell (USA) Cynthia Wiggins (USA) Danette Goodyear (USA) Darren & Sera Johnson (USA) David J & Claudia M March (USA) David P & Teresa Gingles (USA) David & Lee Stewart (USA) Dorothy Mary Nonman (USA) Double Edge Systems (CAN) Edwards Network Inc (USA) Elaine Finster & Stanley Bytnar (USA) Eldon & Nancy Knittle (USA) Energy Coaching Company (AUT) Erica & Brandon D Hall (USA) Essential Opportunities (USA) Evangeline & Thomas Reed (USA) Franz Ochsenhofer (AUT) Garduno & Associates (USA) Gary Strauss (USA)

page 5

THE

FRANCE, continued from page 1

George Koury (USA) Golden Pathways To Harmony (AUS) Gregory M & Mary C Farnham (USA) Helmut Matzner (AUT) Irinni LLC (USA) James L Kapalla (USA) Jamie & Jill Young (USA) Janet Knight (AUS) Janet Zerr (USA) Janice Weger (USA) JFZ Enterprises Inc (PAN) John Maeder (USA) Joshua E Lee (USA) Joyous Living (USA) Julia Kay Ferguson (USA) Julie Chertow (USA) Kai Hiang Tan (SGP) Karen J Douglas (USA) Karla Berger (USA) Kathleen Bailey (USA) Kathleen Lemieur (USA) Kazuko Yoneda (JPN) Kimberly Rinaldi (USA) Kiyohiro Nakagawa (JPN) Lars Skogen Adventures Inc (USA) Making Waves Inc (USA) Margarete De Gaston (USA) Marge Ross (USA) Maria Billis (USA) Maria Schasteen (AUT) Mariella Scheutz (AUT) Mariko Yokoyama (JPN) Markus Poellendorfer (AUT) Mary Starr Carter (USA) Melodie Kantner (USA) Miho Usuda (JPN) Natausha Wright (USA) Neena Love (AUS) New Frontier Botanicals (AUS) New Life Marketing Inc (USA) Norma Constanza Mateus C. (CRI) Pamela L Hunter (USA) Patricia Gwee Mun Ee (SGP) Rebeccah Steele (GBR) Scott & Susan Pottish Anderson (USA) Shannon Irene Hudson (USA) Shu Li Law (SGP) Solution Sales Inc (USA) Sophia Sharpe (USA) Sophie Ann M Aoki (USA) Spirit’s Whisper Acres (USA) Stacey A Kimbrell (USA) Stephen & Akiyo Settsu Cornwell (USA) Sumiko Oonuma (JPN) Sunny Heights Healing (USA) Susan Hall (USA) Susan Weiley (USA) Takeshi Tanemoto (JPN) Technologies International Inc (USA) Theresa Wright (USA) Thomas Teschl (AUT) Thriving Unlimited Inc (USA) Tony & Suzanne Tosti (USA) Tsuneo & Yoshiko Tsukamoto (JPN) Tsutomu & Machiko Nakazawa (JPN) Ulrike Churfuerst (AUT) Ursula Szypryt (USA) Vallorie Judd (USA) Vitality Consulting Inc (USA) Webers/Lightwing Center (USA) Werner & Tanja Traupmann (AUT) Werner Bigiel (DEU) Wholistic By All Means Inc (USA) William H & Joan Lansing (USA) William M & June N Mendrin (USA) Winfield & Bertta Moore (USA) Yardley Inn & Spa LLC (USA) Yoko Suzuki (JPN) Yuka Uyama (JPN) Yukiko Yoshida (JPN)

SILVER

4 Fun LLC (USA) Adam Rosenthal (USA) Adam Thomas Green (CAN) Alice Jeannette Long (USA) Alpha Connection Inc (USA) Amanda Snader (USA) Amation LLC (USA)

Essential Edge News

Amy B Bacheller (USA) Ana Eleonora Antillon Guerrero (CRI) Angelo Rodriguez (AUS) Anna Bruehwasser (AUT) Anna Lesmann (DEU) Anna Nordstrom (SWE) Annalisa Jordahl (USA) Annthea Matheson (AUS) Ariel Lange (USA) Arizona Morning (USA) Aspirations LLC (USA) Athena Raphael (USA) Atsuko Kusuda (JPN) Audra M Oldroyd (USA) Barb Morse (USA) Barbara H Champion (USA) Barbara Ploe (USA) Beatriz Gambaro-Collazo & Raymundo Collazo (USA) Becky Hoffman-Miller (USA) Benjamin & Elaine Perkus (USA) Betti`s Kunst Eck (AUT) Blanca Depaul (USA) Bob & Linda Martin (USA) Bob Morrow (USA) Bodil Anderson (SWE) Bonita Shear (USA) Brad A Michels (USA) Brandon W & Hollie N Kantner (USA) Bryan & Cindi Culpepper (USA) Bunkichi Kimura (JPN) C L Burbank (USA) Calvin & Kay Norris (USA) Carl & Kathy Bengtson (USA) Carla Vegas Pedraz (PER) Cascade Life (USA) Castle Essentials LLC (USA) Catherine Rott (USA) Catherine T/A Cdg Trust Garro (AUS) Catherine Vajda (USA) Cathy Lavato & Steven J Lalli (USA) Cecilia Chisholm (USA) Charles & April Mier (USA) Charles R Simmons (USA) Cheng Cheng Law (SGP) Chip & Carrie Shepard (USA) Chris & Lisa Taylor (USA) Chris Behl (USA) Christa Smith (USA) Christian Health Care (USA) Christine Howden (CAN) Christine McArdle- Oquendo (USA) Christine Sauseng (AUT) Christopher & Dana Lauren Stanton (USA) Claudia Hofmaier (SGP) Claudia Lanigan (USA) Claudia Moosbrugger (AUT) Colter Zane Chapman (USA) Core Essentials Network Inc (USA) Corry Lynn Heinrich (USA) Cynthia Haas (USA) Cynthia Lee (USA) Cynthia L Maricle (USA) Dagmar Schamboeck (AUT) Dale Wright (USA) Dallas Harting (USA) Dana Hartstein (USA) Dana Lw Cammack (USA) Daniel & Claudia Burdick (USA) Danielle Jackson (USA) David Easterbrooks (USA) David & Evon McDonald (USA) David Peterson (USA) Debra Reis (USA) Delaine H & Carol Holden (USA) Dev Khalsa (CAN) Diana Buhr (USA) Diana Rosenburg (USA) Diania Decant (USA) Diversified Services Inc (USA) Dixie Shaff (USA) Donald & Roberta Clair (USA) Donald Toomim (USA) Doni & Jeff Miller (USA) Donna Carlsen (USA) Donna J Hinders DC (USA) Dotty Morgan (USA) Dr. Bernadette Sonnleitner (AUT) Drop Of Balance (GBR) Eaglesway Ltd (CAN) Earth Energy Solutions LLC Company (USA) Ed Or Jo Ann McConnell (USA) Edeltraud Padinger (AUT)

EJC Advantage LLC (USA) Elaine Turczynski (USA) Elena Yordan (USA) Eli Peachey (USA) Elisabeth Matzner (AUT) Elizabeth P Couillard (USA) Elizabeth A Laliberte (USA) Elizabeth Osmelak (USA) Elizabeth A Skala (USA) Elizabeth Williams (USA) Ellen M Bianchi (USA) Ellen Powers (USA) Emi Kojima (JPN) Emil Fiore (USA) Emily Laurel (USA) Emma Martin (USA) Emmanuel Redding (USA) Envision 1836 LLC (USA) Essential Enterprises (USA) Essential Oil Goddess (AUS) Eva Ringhofer (AUT) F Elaine Pinar (USA) Faye Marquez (USA) Floribeth Ramirez (CRI) Francesca Ebrahimi (USA) Frank Alexander Schwarz (MEX) Frederick J & Barbara C Lemke (USA) Fumio Kurimoto (JPN) Gabriele Horvat (AUT) Gail Kuettel & Athena Mills (USA) Gary & Betty Walczak (USA) Gene & Jan Litza (USA) Genoveva G Castano (USA) Gilbert & Lisa Booher (USA) Girija & Hal Tropp (AUS) Glenn & Margaret Jackson (USA) Gloria Milks (USA) Gorgeous & Home (AUS) Grace M Hays (USA) Greg & Amanda Howden (CAN) Greinecker Gertrude (AUT) Hannah E Beals (USA) Hasso Wittboldt-Mueller (USA) Healing Hado LLC (USA) Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Inc (USA) Healthy Images LLC (USA) Heidi Harrer (AUT) Heidi Jo Rogge (USA) Helga Schlager (AUT) Henrietta Hammerlund (USA) Hermine Mock (AUT) Hideomi Suzuki (JPN) Hitomi Harada (JPN) Ho Chee Hong (SGP) Hong Ling Chua (SGP) Hui Zhang (USA) Ilse Winkler (AUT) Indrani Maity (USA) Ingrid & Hubert Deisinger (AUT) Institut Besser Leben Kg (AUT) Isabella Runge (AUT) Isabelle S Hutton (USA) J&T Link (USA) Jack Trout (USA) Jacq Ong Chiu Hoon (SGP) Jacqueline McLaughlin (USA) James Brown (USA) James Kaatz (USA) Jan Jeremias (USA) Jana Aveling (AUS) Jane Junker (CAN) Jane Tess Davis (USA) Janell Kneeland (USA) Janet Becker (USA) Janusz Gryniewicz (USA) Jasmin Azizian (AUT) Jay & Janie Leek (USA) Jay Eaton (USA) Jay Pointer (USA) Jayesh Parekh (SGP) Jaynelle Ashley Leek (USA) Jean Struzyk (USA) Jeanette & Gabriel S Castelino (USA) Jeanne Sternberg (USA) Jennifer Cohen (USA) Jennifer Goulet (USA) Jennifer Howard (USA) Jeri Bocci (USA) Jericho Outreach (USA) Jerry J & Jay D Childress (USA) Jesama Mullen (USA) Jessica Opfer (USA) Jihan Thomas (USA) Jill Taylor (USA) Jim Batteiger (USA) Jim Lynn (USA) Jinji Thompson (USA)

Joann McFatter (USA) Joanne Kan (HKG) Johanne Liboiron (CAN) John & Loretta Hardy (USA) John W Martin (USA) John Sullivan (USA) Jonathan & Laura Hopkins (USA) Josef Zoehrer (AUT) Josefa Koenig (AUT) Joshua Greenwald & Sherrie Lied (USA) Joy Malone (USA) Joyce Christian (USA) Judy Hennessy (USA) Judy Loveda Rowden (CAN) Julia Baird (USA) Julie Inman (USA) Julie & Paul Loxtercamp (USA) Julie Stoesz (USA) June McGonigle (CAN) Jvona Jambon (USA) Karen Malone (USA) Karen McArthur (CAN) Karen & Ron Spence (USA) Karen Thompson (USA) Karen Van Schenck (USA) Katherine Fritz (USA) Katherine Subramanian (USA) Kathleen J Adams (USA) Kathleen J Beckman (USA) Kathleen Scott (USA) Kathryn Conlen (USA) Kathryn Susan Faso (USA) Kathryn Patterson (USA) Kathy Dempsey (AUS) Keith & Liz Haley (CAN) Kelli E Nelson (USA) Kelly Gaisford (USA) Ken Alanen (USA) Ken & Diane Kahler (USA) Kiannaa T Leighland (USA) Kim Choo Pang (SGP) Kimberly Nelson (USA) Kinue Sekiya (JPN) Kiyomi Sugiyama (JPN) Koji Okuno (JPN) Kortni Kay Harting (USA) Kozue Nasu (JPN) Kristen Reed (USA) Kristina Jones (USA) Krysta Wiegers (USA) Kyle A Green (CAN) L Sue Olmos (USA) Ladonna Or Terry Beals (USA) Larkin Busby (USA) Larry Keith Haley (CAN) Laura Brown (CAN) Laura Michele Karowsky (USA) Laura Legere (USA) Laura Weaver (USA) Laurie Azzarella (USA) Lexcon Management Trust (USA) Life Spirit (USA) Lil Shop Of Oils LLC (USA) Lilja Oddsdottir (ISL) Lillian Rose Brenwasser (USA) Lilypad Productions Trust (USA) Linda Budde (USA) Linda Gaare (USA) Linda L Hoffman (USA) Linda & Greg Kilpela (USA) Linda & Bernard Robinett (USA) Linda Sullivan (USA) Living Life Well LLC (USA) Lori McMaster (USA) Louise Dietzel (USA) Lowell & Judith Camp (USA) Lucey Harley (USA) Luis Dresda (PER) Maike & Candy (Mary) Brunelle (USA) Malaika Namara (USA) Mardi Hart (USA) Maree Anne Holzheimer (AUS) Maria Eugenia Bambaren (PER) Maria Ecklbauer (AUT) Maria James (AUS) Maria G Jimenez (USA) Maria Reischl (AUT) Marie Gunther (USA) Marie Kneeland (USA) Marilee Tolen (USA) Marilyn Louise York (USA) Mario Starace (USA) Marion R Baxter (USA) Mark Hardy (USA) Mark Gregary McCaskill (USA) Mark & April Travis (USA) Martha A Wertz (USA) Martienne Freeth (AUS) Martz Consulting (USA)

Mary Jane Journey (USA) Mary Kane (USA) Mary Schofield (CAN) Mary Spence (USA) Masako Minami (JPN) Massage & Healing Center (USA) Massagepraxis Werner (AUT) Maura Marie McDanel (USA) Maureen Quigley (USA) Maurice & Nansee Gahagan (USA) Melinda & Scott Ackerson (USA) Melissa Boice (USA) Melissa Marie Poepping (USA) Melissa Shelton (USA) Melody Strite (USA) Melvin & Gaye Adams (USA) Menkit Prince (AUS) Mercii Enterprises (CAN) Merrill & Linda Dastrup (USA) Michelle Davis (USA) Michiko Hayashi (JPN) Mike Liszka (USA) Miki & Tomohiko Kojima (JPN) Milford Mast (USA) Millennial Health Services (USA) Milo Beaver (USA) Molly McAlvany (USA) Montie Heitzeberg (USA) Monty & Lorna Marsolf (USA) Nadine Powell (USA) Nancy Engel (USA) Nancy Flowers (USA) Nandini Susan & Efrem Weitzman (USA) Natsuko Ijima (JPN) Natural Concepts (AUT) Natures Concepts (AUS) Neil & Elizabeth Carman (USA) Nial McClellan (USA) Nida G Gonzales & Manuel H Chan (USA) Noel Cunnington (AUS) Norma & Shiro Matsuoka (USA) Norma McDanel (USA) Nutrition And You (AUS) OPB Consulting (USA) Orest & Susan Pelechaty (USA) Pamela A Heyen (USA) Pamela A Meeker (USA) Pamela K Walker (USA) Patricia Fleischer (USA) Patricia Ann McMaster (USA) Pauline & Robin Hall (AUS) Pauline Neuhuber (AUT) Peacock Enterprises Limited (USA) Peggy Carey (USA) Penny Torres (USA) Peter & April Minke (USA) Peter & Claire Roise (USA) Peterson Hockenberry Enterprises LLC (USA) Phillips Health International (USA) Pushkara Sally Ashford (USA) Quartus Foundation Inc (USA) Rachelle Ellis (USA) Rae Farmer (USA) Randy Beck (USA) Randyl M & Kendra A Murrell (USA) Rebecca Preston (USA) Rena Stevens (USA) Rex Leroy Cramer Jr (USA) Rick & Ann Richardson (USA) Rob & Ann Hovey (USA) Rob J Morris (USA) Robert Ridpath (USA) Robin Pfotenhauer (USA) Robyn Murrah (USA) Rochelle Schweiger-Price (USA) Ron Peters (USA) Ron Phythian (AUS) Ronald & Vicki Hellmann (USA) Rosemarie Schoenenberger (USA) Rough Edges (USA) Royal Transformation LLC (USA) Ruben & Eneida Padilla (USA) Rudolf Pieknik (DEU) Rudy Hunter (USA) Ruth B Dec (USA) Ruth Ann Eaton (USA) Ruth Egli (USA) Sabine E & Donald A Barnett (USA) Sabra Ballerstein (USA)

Sally I & Clinton C Vansickle (USA) Sara Chase (USA) Sara Nadin (AUS) Scc Yogaschulen E.V. Berlin (DEU) Scc Yogaschulen E.V. Hamburg (DEU) Seidy Vanessa Morales (CRI) Shane Sanderson (USA) Shane Tilston (USA) Shannan Rice (USA) Sharon Neal (AUS) Sharon Raybern (USA) Sharon & Andrew Wild (AUS) Sheena Ling (SGP) Shelley Crawford (CAN) Sherma Cundall (USA) Shirley Chase (USA) Shizuka & Akihiro Yano (JPN) Siegfried Deutsch (AUT) Simone Sarine Harari (USA) Sonya Swan (USA) Stacey Ann Vann (USA) Stanlee Palmisano (USA) Stephen Blake (USA) Sue Schutt (USA) Sun-Marlan Company (USA) Superfoods Distributors Inc (USA) Susan Atchison (USA) Susan Bird (USA) Susan Walker (USA) Susanne Thomaschuetz (AUT) Suzanne Marie Cekalla (USA) Suzanne Gossett (USA) Suzanne Vanover (USA) Sylvia E Petker (CAN) Takako Terasawa (JPN) Tammie Barlow (USA) Tanja Draxler (AUT) Tanja Luchscheider (AUT) Tera Holderman (USA) Terry Quigley (USA) Terry Tillaart (CAN) The Daniel Standard (USA) The Phoenix Rising (USA) Theresa Chalone (USA) Tim Burns (USA) Tim Neal & Diane Marie Dillingham (USA) Tina Awad (USA) Tom B & Patricia M Lee (USA) Tomoyuki Kawamura (JPN) Tori Herndon (USA) Toshiko Oomoto (JPN) Tracy Griffiths (USA) Tresa Kay Ewerdt (USA) Trina D Glines (USA) Ultimate Rejuvenation (USA) Ursula Bellgardt (DEU) Verel & Arlene Moore (USA) Vibrant Balance (CAN) Vibrant Choices (AUS) Vicki Hartman (USA) Vicki Rabe (USA) Vicki L Vincent-Beaman (USA) Vicki-Lynne Jost (CAN) Violet Chappell (CAN) Virginia Poehler Grace (USA) Vitaform Ab (SWE) Wallace Wellness Inc (USA) Webdeb Inc (USA) Wesley M Proctor (USA) West Health Ministry (USA) Weston Dastrup (USA) Wheatland Holding Company (USA) Yang I Fung (HKG) Yuko Aoki (JPN) Yoko Amemiya (JPN) Your Health Naturally (AUT) Yuko Kashiwagi (JPN)

Abbreviation Key AUS = Australia AUT = Austria CAN = Canada CRI = Costa Rica DEU = Germany ECU = Ecuador HKG = Hong Kong ICE = Iceland JPN = Japan MEX = Mexico PAN = Panama SGP = Singapore UK = United Kingdom USA = United States of America

Young Living Researchers Leading the Way in Frankincense Research

Dr. Mahmoud Suhail plays a key role in frankincense research.

THE FOCUS YOUNG Living is devoting to frankincense research is

astounding, and one of the leaders of this research is Mahmoud Suhail, MD, a pediatrician and research scientist from Oman. Working closely with Gary Young, HK Lin, and other researchers, Dr. Suhail is discovering valuable component traits of Boswellia sacra, Boswellia frereana, and Boswellia carterii. Much to the delight of the thrilled crowd, Dr. Suhail presented his recent findings during the 2012 International Grand Convention. Stating that Boswellia sacra, or sacred frankincense, has been ingested by the Arabian peoples for centuries and is now considered safe by the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Suhail said that components of boswellia work synergistically in a

unique system. He explained that trying to isolate a single component in boswellia or trying to synthesize it leads to effective failure. “Why go only through the door with synthetic medicines when our natural medicines like frankincense go through walls?” he asked. According to Dr. Suhail, of the more than 250,000 known plant species, less than 1 percent has been tested for medical applications; yet out of this 1 percent comes 25 percent of prescription medications. However, all phytochemicals—naturally occurring plant chemicals—subject to synthetic mutation lost most if not all of their potency. Part of Dr. Suhail’s studies includes examining the diverse grades and

forms of many different boswellia species, as well as how seasonal, geographical, and harvest methods affect boswellia properties. Such an intense determination to provide each distributor and essential oil user with the most effective, results-based products is what separates Young Living from the competition. “Our plan, mine and Young Living’s plan, is to optimize extraction methods of Boswellia sacra using physical—not chemical—methods. The extracts will then be tested in vitro (lab testing) and in vivo (human testing), with the overarching goal of moving toward a registered, multicentral clinic in the U.S. and throughout the world.”

Bob Proctor and Gary Young Team Up for Power-Packed Webinars EVER SINCE HIS electrifying presentation on self-belief during Young Living’s 2012 International Grand Convention, world-class speaker and businessman Bob Proctor hasn’t been able to get Young Living out of his mind. He has become intrigued by our essential oils, has lauded our leadership team, and marveled at our worldwide distributorship. In short, he is a big fan of Young Living. Wanting to be more involved, Mr. Proctor called Gary Young in July and asked if they could team up for a conference call that would inspire Young Living distributors who are focused on achieving wellness, purpose, and abundance. Without hesitation Gary set up two webinars and invited all to participate.

“The best way to make the world aware of Young Living essential oils is to expand your business.”–Bob Proctor “The best way to make the world aware of Young Living essential oils is to expand your business,” opened Mr. Proctor. “Look at what Gary has done—it’s a great model. He has expanded his own reach through you, just like you can expand your reach through others.” By reaching out to others and building your business through them, you can realize success in any economy, no matter the barriers. “We create our own economy; we are independent

Experts: Prepare for Pandemics by Building with Young Living

PANDEMIC. WE HAVE all thought about it. With every “breaking news” alert of a swine flu outbreak, the horrifying speculation creeps straight from our dark subconscious and turns into a real terror of what might happen if we were to be so unfortunate to contract an infectious disease. That is the reality—at least if you are living without Young Living essential oils. “Don’t freak out about exposure;

just make sure you’re healthy when the exposure happens,” explained Dr. Peter Minke during a panel discussion on pandemics at the 2012 International Grand Convention. The panel is the Integrated Health Professionals Council (IHPC), which consists of PhDs, MDs, and others with extensive medical backgrounds. It includes Peter Minke, PhD; Carolyn DeMarco, MD; Dan Purser, MD; Ed-

ward Close, PhD; and aromatherapy instructor Tracy Griffiths, RPP, PWE, CMT. “Another pandemic will happen—it is just a matter of when,” said Dr. Ed Close. “Surround yourself with positivity and optimism and use Thieves® any way you can; it kills all bad bacteria.” Noting that with Young Living essential oils, we have a great defense against illness, Tracy Griffiths said that a daily focus on building your immune system is critical. “The best defense is your offense. If you feel run down, watch your diet and take Inner Defense™ and Life 5™.” Life 5, according to Dr. Dan Purser, is especially important to healthy living and pandemic preparation as a high-potency probiotic. “Many times

Bolster Vitality with New OmegaGize3 YOUNG LIVING RECENTLY released OmegaGize³™, a new nutritional supplement designed to bolster your vitality and increase your quality of life, furthering the company’s mission of providing the world with wellness, purpose, and abundance. OmegaGize³ (Item No. 3097) combines the power of three core daily supplements—omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D3, and CoQ10. These supplements combine with our proprietary enhancement essential oil blend of pure clove, German chamomile, and spearmint essential oils to support a healthy response to inflammation and antioxidant protection.* Used daily, these vital nutrients support normal brain, heart, skin, eye, and joint function, resulting in an amazing super supplement worthy of the Young

Living name.* The sourced omega-3 in OmegaGize³ is one of the purest fish oils available and is rigorously and independently tested to ensure that it is free of environmental pollutants. Vitamin D3, known as the “feel-good vitamin,” is a fat-soluble vitamin that may help maintain already normal circulation and mood and improve the body’s ability to absorb calcium.* CoQ10 is an oil-soluble, vitamin-like substance found naturally in all life. It plays a vital role in the normal function of the body’s cells and is found in highest concentrations in the body’s hard-working organs, especially the heart, liver, and kidneys.* OmegaGize³ capsules should be ingested 4–8 times daily for health benefits.

infections start in your gut, so your gut needs to be healthy.” Life 5 contains 8 billion active cultures for that specific purpose. Pointing to our overdependence on antibiotics, Dr. Minke said, “After 60 years of people using antibiotics, they are just not working anymore. The question is, ‘Do we have an alternative?’ Yes! The answer is Young Living essential oils. Be sure you always have them with you.” In addition to Thieves, the panel listed lavender, lemon, Peace & Calming®, Stress Away™, Trauma Life™, Citrus Fresh™, and Purification® essential oils and blends as must-haves for a healthy immune system and for pandemic preparation.

Farm Update St. Maries, Idaho

As part of the OmegaGize³ launch, we have retired Omega Blue. We are confident that current Omega Blue consumers will be elated once they experience the additional benefits provided by OmegaGize³. Order yours today by visiting youngliving.com. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

An enormous planting effort was recently completed at the St. Maries farm. Gary Young, along with farm employees and distributors from around the world, worked together during the last six weeks to plant nearly half a million new melissa and lavender starts. Gary and the other workers replanted a total of 312,000 melissa plants covering 31 acres and 108,000 lavender plants covering 10 acres. This planting was a significant event for many distributors as they worked side by side with Gary and learned about Young Living’s history; its industry-leading planting, harvesting, and distilling techniques; and the importance of being environmentally responsible.

THE

“After 60 years of people using antibiotics, they are just not working anymore.”– Dr. Peter Minke

Essential Edge News

page 4

from anybody else,” said Mr. Proctor. Continuing on his theme from the convention presentation in Salt Lake City, Mr. Proctor taught that a change in results must start from a change in your paradigm. “If you don’t like what you’re getting, you have to change your paradigm,” he said. “You have to be willing and able to change. Changing your paradigm will give you hope; when you have hope, you have options.” Hope, passion, and self-belief are absolutely necessary to building your Young Living business. You have to be the leader that your goals and vision need you to be. “Leaders control their thinking,” Mr. Proctor explained. “Think about what you want and find a way to get it. Get emotionally involved with what you want, because your heart tells you to go and get something.” After more than an hour of exceptional and intense training, Gary stated that Young Living is currently the best it has ever been. “Our growth this year has been unprecedented. The excitement is higher and greater than I have ever seen it.” You can access the webinar through the Distributor Resources “Conference Calls” tab in Virtual Office.

Upcoming Global Events Introduction to Raindrop September 8 Denver, Colorado Introduction to Raindrop September 29 Mexico City, Mexico School of Nature’s Remedies October 13 Teaneck, New Jersey Master Leader Retreat October 18–22 Ecuador School of Nature’s Remedies November 10 Denver, Colorado School of Nature’s Remedies December 1 Houston, Texas School of Nature’s Remedies January 19 Mexico City, Mexico Visit youngliving.com for more information on these and other upcoming events!

Josiah Meador: the Pre-Teen Who Can’t Stop Sharing Young Living acteristic that you would immediately realize Josiah is unlike any kid you have ever met: he would say, “Hi, I’m Josiah; can I put this oil on you?” No joke; just ask the two ladies he talked with at the coffee shop in Salt Mary, Gary, Josiah Meador, and Cindy Meador at the 2012 International Lake City during the Grand Convention. 2012 International Grand Convention. IN A LOT of ways, Josiah Meador is “I have no problike most 12-year-old boys. He craves lem walking up to people and asking science-fiction TV shows, has fun if I can put an oil on them,” says Josiah. writing and singing parodies, reck- “I’m just an enthusiastic person, espelessly rides his kick scooter, and cially when I like something a lot. This battles for world takeover in his just comes naturally.” favorite video game. The soon-to-be seventh grader If by chance Josiah were approach- from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, ing you on the sidewalk one day, you was introduced to Young Living would see a big-grinning, happy-go- five years ago by his grandma, Sillucky, brown-haired adolescent. Then, ver distributor Cindy Meador, who, he would do something so unchar- along with her husband, owns

Christian Health Care. From day one it has been all oils all the time with Josiah. “I’m a proud grandma,” confesses Cindy. “Josiah calls me two or three times a week asking me what oils to use for various things. Then he always calls me later just thanking me for telling him which oils to use.” Most recently Josiah called to inquire about the best five oils to take with him to church camp. Within days he had several friends hooked on Young Living essential oils. Don’t let his young age fool you— Josiah is serious about learning about the oils and products until he can begin to build his own Young Living business in four years. Of his most favorite oils, Josiah lists PanAway®, wintergreen, lavender, spearmint, and ginger. When asked if he likes KidScents® toothpaste, he deadpans, “I don’t use any of the kids’ stuff because I’m 12, so I just don’t really want to get into the kids’ stuff.” He means it, too, becoming excited when he described

receiving the Essential 7™ kit for his birthday and a bottle of wintergreen for Christmas. “I’m so excited that in four years I get to be a distributor,” proclaims Josiah. “What’s really cool is my grandma and grandpa are doing it, and I know they wouldn’t swindle me! Even though I can’t officially start a business until I’m 16, I’m going to start building now. I could literally become the youngest Star in history.” If the convention was any indication of future success, Josiah is well on his way to Crown Diamond. He certainly made an impression on Mary Young, who said, “Josiah was so cute running around offering to do Vita Flex to earn a little money so he could buy product. Now that is dedication.” “I look at these people who are Crown Diamonds, and I’m like, ‘Why did it take them so long?’ and then I realize they didn’t start until they were older,” explained Josiah. “I’ll be Crown Diamond by the time I’m 30.”

THE

More from Convention

Essential Edge News

page 3