Photo Credit: AudreyjmNothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains.
- Diane Ackerman
Oh, our wonderful sense of smell. It lets us know when the baby's diaper is dirty or when our husbands ate something they shouldn't. Then there are the pleasant sides as well, the smell of spring flowers, the ocean, even freshly cut grass.
Now, sit down, close you eyes and think for a minute. What smells make you really happy? What smells relax you? If you can't think of anything, I suggest the next time you are happy you stop and literally try to find a scent that is pleasing.
My favorite scent is the smell of the ocean, it is soothing and has a really emotional attachment. You see, the first time I ever visited the ocean was the day my husband graduated from boot camp (Marine Corps). This was also the first day, that I ever remember spending with my father. He had left when I was just a baby and I "met" him for the first time the day before, which was a crazy day! My husband, father, step mom, two daughters, and myself drove out to Coronado Island and went to the beach on the Navy Base there. We were the only people out that day, the water was a little cold, but we had a blast playing. For the first time in months, I was able to just be. No longer did I question if I was worth it to any one. I was happy, in fact, my dad even noted that since he picked me and the girls up from the airport, that was the first time I smiled. If I could just bottle that scent up and use it when ever my day is bad I would.
What is your trigger scent? Hopefully, yours is something that is easily bottled and available to you. Then again, I hope that the scent brings happy memories for you. You may want to find many scents that make you happy, so that you always have them around:)
Now, sit down, close you eyes and think for a minute. What smells make you really happy? What smells relax you? If you can't think of anything, I suggest the next time you are happy you stop and literally try to find a scent that is pleasing.
My favorite scent is the smell of the ocean, it is soothing and has a really emotional attachment. You see, the first time I ever visited the ocean was the day my husband graduated from boot camp (Marine Corps). This was also the first day, that I ever remember spending with my father. He had left when I was just a baby and I "met" him for the first time the day before, which was a crazy day! My husband, father, step mom, two daughters, and myself drove out to Coronado Island and went to the beach on the Navy Base there. We were the only people out that day, the water was a little cold, but we had a blast playing. For the first time in months, I was able to just be. No longer did I question if I was worth it to any one. I was happy, in fact, my dad even noted that since he picked me and the girls up from the airport, that was the first time I smiled. If I could just bottle that scent up and use it when ever my day is bad I would.
What is your trigger scent? Hopefully, yours is something that is easily bottled and available to you. Then again, I hope that the scent brings happy memories for you. You may want to find many scents that make you happy, so that you always have them around:)
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