i have very sensitive nostrils. my olfactory epithelium is very particular about what it wants to allow in. and i'm told very firmly when a particular smell is not welcome. on the other hand, when something is delightfully fragrant, there's a small party in my nose and throughout my whole being, really. in fact, it can take me to an other-world experience. enter aromatherapy...good quality essential oils are nature's wellness and healing essences. i've always loved inhaling them and drenching myself in them. my scent of choice for years was patchouli, even though i was often accused of being a 70's hippie or covering a marijuana habit (never the case on either count, by the way). it's just that when i smell that scent, i love myself SO much. it's causing neurons to fire and energy to flow. but hey, pick any essential oil and you'll have things happening - body, soul & spirit. and they're not just for inhaling, but can be used topically and internally. the more i learn about the benefits they offer, the more convinced i am to use them and offer them to others. so much so that i became a distributor in one of the world's leading essential oil companies - Young Living. it's a company that shares my values as well as offering the highest quality products, so i'm in. have a look if you wanna know more. and check out my website to read a few more thoughts i have on aromatherapy.
the sense of smell is the most connected with memory, so it makes sense that aromas can be very therapeutic - bringing out the dark and light so that we can look at it and move through it.
so, if you don't have a bottle of "Grounding" or "Peace and Calming", grab a lemon or a rose or a sprig of lavender and breathe deeply. close your eyes and make it a type of prayer or meditation. you'll be amazed at what your nose can do for you...
