Using Scents to Elevate Mind, Body and Spirit
| March 7, 2009 | Posted by admin under Using Meditation |
Scents can have a profound impact on our moods, health, and spiritual growth. Below, in very simple format, several flowers and oils have been listed with some of their emotional and spiritual benefits. These scents can be used in meditation or simply for “inspiring” certain moods or effects.
Using scents can be as simple as having fresh flowers in your house or garden where you spend time, or you can buy essential oils from a store (not the oils that say “perfume,” buy the real oils) along with a diffuser or a burner with a candle. You can also add a small amount of essential oil to bath water (make sure oils are very diluted when coming in contact with the skin).
Posted below are what experiences/feelings these scents can help us with, or promote within us.
Flowers
- Carnations – self love, passion
- Jasmine – self esteem, psychic development, dream work
- Lavender – inner guidance, spiritual contact
- Lily – spirituality, love, purity
- Lilac – travel, past lives
- Rose – heart awareness, love, beauty
Oils
- Ceder wood – connection to spirit
- Chamomile – inner peace
- Sage – Balance mind and emotions
- Eucalyptus – Clears negativity
- Lemon – Increases energy and clarity
- Marjoram – Calms an agitated mind
- Neroli – Opens heart and inspires creativity
- Rosemary – increase spiritual awareness
- Rosewood – enhances meditation
- Vetiver – aids in stillness
Scents can be used for many different things and can greatly help us in many areas of our lives, as can be seen from all the benefits listed.
~Cory Mitchell
this is cool. i have really wanted to learn more about aromatherapy for awhile and use it more in my life as i do believe in its ability to elevate the mind, body and spirit in a sweet way. This is on my to do list. thank you for the reminder.