The Story Behind the Scent

How smells help you find balance

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People often ask me about my approach to finding balance. The short answer is that you have to make time for it. When you’re intentional about what you prioritize in your life or stop long enough to remain present, you avoid feeling like you're in time bondage.

It’s like the saying goes;

“Stop and smell the roses.”

I was surprised to learn that the original translation comes from professional golfer Walter Hagen’s book The Walter Hagen Story. In it, he says, “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”

He says all of that to say, relax and experience the moment you’re in. Stop rushing to the next thing.

Scented Memories

I took Hagen’s saying to heart and wrote about memories I associated with 8 scents. You can read the cute memories that came up for me below:

Cut Grass

I met ten coworkers in Central Park in the summer of 2016 for our first book club meeting. The office manager at the time thought it was a nice way to boost office morale. We sat in a circle in the grass and discussed “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman. Initially, I thought this was a…