Sense of Smell: Scent-Based Activities
Scent-based activities correspond with the Melancholic Temperament, Black Bile, Cold/Dry, Earth Element, the Tarot Suit of Coins, Fall/Autumn, the Physical Body/Material World, the Tree of Life: World of Assiah (of Making, Materializing or Made), Root (Muladhara) Chakra, Red Aura Color Personality, Sense of Smell, The Emotion of Depression, and LAM (part of God's name).
- Just breathe. Breathing could also be associated with movement under the sense of "Touch". However, I placed it here as most people associate breathing with the nose and the sense of smell. There are more elaborate breathing exercises, but try this simple one on for size. Sit or lie quietly and listen to your breath. Begin by inhaling through the nose for a normal count of 4 (hold for 2 seconds) and exhale to a count of 4, making sure to empty your lungs of air (pull in your belly). Repeat. Try for at least eight repetitions at a sitting. You're breathing right if your tummy expands on the inhale and flattens on the exhale. Try to do this every day or whenever you need a stress reliever. Breathing deeply triggers a natural relaxation response during inhalation, which relaxes the body. If you feel lightheaded at all, don't breathe in quite so deeply at first. Breath is life. Breathe deeply.
- Experiment with a new cologne. A new cologne might be just the thing. Do you wear the same cologne year after year? You are known by your scent. It's your label. It's who you are. Maybe it's time to define yourself in a new way. Go to the store and sample some new cologne. You might be surprised at who you have become.
- Smell the roses. Roses are not my favorite flower, but when they begin to bloom at the park, I have to go out and enjoy their fragrance. There's a particular rose (pale orange with dark reddish-orange edges) that transports me to another place and time. Smell the flowers, take in their fragrance, and live a little.
- Bake something. There's nothing like the smell of baking in the house to evoke a sense of ease and appreciation for pure goodness.
- Inhale essential oils or light some incense. Have you ever been stopped at a light in traffic and gotten anxious when someone else's car exhaust started infiltrating your airspace? As a Highly Sensitive Person, you might become lightheaded or feel nauseous when confined to areas with bad or strong smells. The opposite is also true. It is proven that a wonderful scent can immediately calm you down. Incense isn't just all strong and mossy anymore. There's a world of scent in incense land. There's sure to be at least one you will enjoy. Incense chases away negative vibes, makes the home smell nice, and lifts the spirits. So, go ahead. Light one up!
