As the first Crocus unfurls its floral head above the ground and the clocks have marched forward, I am feeling that sense of excitement in the air. The primal urge in spring to release ourselves from our abodes, get some sun on our bodies, dig in the dirt and mingle with other people is something that can't be ignored. This need is especially urgent if you live in a climate that has long, dark winters.
One of the elements that excite us so much in spring are the scents all around us, from flowers, to the smell of dirt or the ozone smell of spring rain. As I mentioned in a previous blog post, The Complexity of Our Sense of Smell, scents are linked to memory. When we go outside in the spring just smelling the air may bring us back to our childhood, remind us of a person, or a happy (or sad) memory. That is why we need to take the time to stop, and literally "smell the roses". People who loose their sense of smell have the potential to become depressed as Vidya Kamath, Ph.D states, "smell is an important way to engage with the world around us." Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Older Adults
So, after the long winter let's get out and enjoy everything spring has to offer to us, and the added bonus is, it's for free!
As always I can be found on Etsy, and at Promenade on 6 and Resurrection Furniture both in Carmel, NY.
Gina 💗
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| The first Crocus on my lawn! |
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| Burgundy Rose Handmade Soap |
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| Come visit me at a craft fair! |