Smelling Memories

Smelling Memories?

Have you ever caught a whiff of something and right away a memory (good or bad) pops into your mind?  I certainly have and it makes complete sense as smell is indeed one of our senses. 

Our everyday smells bring us comfort and routine.  There is after all, no place like home.

As seasons change, so do smells!  Our neighbours have a wood fuel heater and it smell amazing as the cool weather arrives.  Fall leaves and the crisp air I must mention.  Pumpkin spice seems to take over!  Thanksgiving turkey and all the fixings…yum!

Summertime bonfires, roasting marshmallows, BBQ meals and sun-kissed skin.  Spring thaw of cool mud and beautiful blooms.  Winter brings hot chocolate, comfort foods to heat the house and warm our souls. 

‘While sounds, pictures and touch can bring back memories of our childhood and youth, scientists have found that only the sense of smell can vividly and intensely bring back those memories.’  - Dr. Phil Kronk

I think it is amazing and it makes complete sense also why aromatherapy exists.  I am going to just list my top ten nostalgic smells.  I was going to share my personal memories with you but instead I have decided to add things that have been around for some time that have distinct scent.

1.     Marina Fuel

2.     Play-Doh

3.     Pop Cans

4.     Crayons

5.     New Car

6.     Matches…blown out

7.     Horses

8.     New baby (yes, new baby)

9.     Hospitals

10.  Dubble Bubble gum

Perhaps you have had a recent trigger due to a scent!  We’d like to hear about it in the comments.

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