April Day Brighteners......#14 Sniff Something Wonderful

"Take a Sniff of Something Wonderful"

How often have you smelled something and been instantly transported to another time or place? I remember sitting once at a dentist's office, flipping through a magazine and running across one of those scratch n sniff type foldouts, an advert for some kind of fragrance. There were several scattered throughout the magazine and by the time the receptionist called my name, the waiting room smelled like the perfume counter in a department store. As I was about 10 at the time, I remember wondering why they didn't have chocolate, peppermint, lemon, coconut and peanut butter smells in there rather than women's perfumes.

For me, the scent of Linden trees and bread baking takes me back to when I was six years old, accompanying my grandmother to the nearby neighborhood bakery. Although I usually avoid using the present moment to delve into ancient history, experiencing a pleasant smell is always a bit of a treat as it reminds me of a happy time.

For today, take a few minutes to really take in a scent you love. This could take the form of a flower, freshly ground coffee beans, the gentle fragrance of jasmine tea, a cinnamon candle, or a fresh lemon peel. Open a spice jar and see where the scent takes you.