There
it is right in the centre of your face surrounded by three other senses. Up north
it’s your eyes. East and west are your ears. Down south your mouth.
These
senses are lauded yet the nose hardly gets any credit for the good work it
does.
Yes,
we need to be able to see our way around,. Hear other when they speak to us and
enjoy the taste of good food (and wine.)
But
your nose is the fastest route to your brain.
Right
into the emotional centre known as the limbic system.
And
dogs can outdo us in terms of smell but ask it to tell you the difference between
Ben & Jerrys ice cream or Mr Whippy’s and it hasn’t got a clue.
No
animal has the sophistication we humans have when it comes to the sense of
smell.
We
can smell food that has gone off.
We
can smell elegant perfume and be aroused by it immediately.
Why
is that?
Your
sense of smell is your most mysterious sense. It can invoke memories, taking you
back to your childhood, adolescent, and early adulthood,
It
has a direct link to your emotion brain. Your subconscious mind.
Your
sense of smell is the most aligned sense to your emotions and memories.
Smell
is the most emotional and evocative of our senses. It can bring back memories
faster than a photograph.
We
can recall the smell of a loved one, our favourite cheese, things we hate and
things we love.
When
you take command of this extraordinary yet often overlooked sense you can
change your mood in seconds.
Smell
plays a significant role in your mental life. Certain smells evoke calmness, a
sense of relaxation and elevate your emotions so you feel more energised and
alive.
These
are some of the many reasons we have a large selection of incense sticks,
essential oil burners, essential oils, and aroma therapy diffusers.
On
this page is a small sample of what The Dorset Pedlar offers. You’ll need to
experience some of these smells by coming to our shop the next time you’re in
Bridport.
Below
is a description of some smells you’ll experience at The Dorset Pedlar.
Candle.
Waxy, resinous,
honeyed, ecclesiastical.
Cedarwood. Warm and resinous; the smell of
pencils
Chocolate. Rich, vanilla-sweet, nutty, thick,
roasted smell like a sweet gravy; suave. Sorry that’s our private stash not
available to the public.
