Smell Your Way to Happiness

On Sunday night after dinner with family at Great World Imperial Treasure, I aimlessly walked into Marks & Spencer with no tinge of excitement at all. It was a situation where everyone else except me wanted to shop. That's a very rare phenomena for an avid shopaholic like me. Guess it's probably due to the Pre-Monday blue mozzies' sting. Anyways, i still went along because I did not want to be a party popper.

I stopped at the body spa section and picked up a hand moisturiser tester. If I may be honest, my initial selfish motive was just to use a moisturiser for free. But it's amazing how the right fragrance uplift my spirits and instantly transform my mood to one that's lively and rara-ing. I cannot explain the intricacies of the workings of human mind when it connects with smell. The only one thing I'm certain of, i feel happier and blissful state of being.

Research findings have shown that natural fragrances have healing elements that work on our body, mind, and spirit. They actually enhance our mental health creating happiness and well being and perpetuating uplifting states of mind. Geranium has been shown to prevent mood swings and balances the adrenals and hormones. There are root and wood essential oils that ground and center us in our body creating focus and concentration. Cedarwood and vetiver have meditative aspects. Citrus oils have been shown to be anti depressants. Many floral essential oils increase self esteem and confidence. Bulgarian rose oil opens the heart chakra and therefore increases feelings of self love and love in general in our daily life. Lavender has shown to be calming and is commonly used as a natural remedy to headaches. Frankincense and other oils are very good for the skin. Some essential oils are shown to be soothing and reduce stress and relieve nervous exhaustion. Angelica root encourages inspiration, and inner vision. There are energetic, emotional, and physical healing properties associated with natural fragrances.

Believe every individual has her own concoctions to beat the blues. So next time, if you are feeling not too perkish try spray on a citrus fragrance or lather yourself with rose hip hand/body moisturiser. That should do the trick! :)

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left to right: grapefruit, passion flower and aloe vera