Many times our sense of smell cues us into something good (or bad) before we can see what’s happening.
What do you smell that puts a smile on your face?
If you walk through the door at the end of the day, and your loved one is preparing dinner, you won’t see the food but you will smell what’s cooking. It may even bring back wonderful memories or create the excitement of anticipation!
As beautiful as walking through an art gallery filled with still-life paintings of flowers and fruit is, there’s no scent of those beautiful blooms or ripe, delicious, fruit…
” You can paint a flower, but not its smell.”
~ an Italian proverb
And going to the ocean is a completely different experience than watching a YouTube video. I know – I often have a video of some ocean in the world streaming on our television because I love that view. But it’s so different from our last trip to the beach. Yet. I can imagine the scent of the saltwater… and it makes me happy.
Yes. Our sense of sight is important.
But so is our sense of smell.
What scents do you love?
Think about all those wonderful scents that bring back memories…
Now list them all!
Aren’t you thankful for those memories, even if they may make you a little bit nostalgic?
And what about the aroma of food and dessert ?
- Hot chocolate
- Apple pie, cider or baked apple crisp
- a Sunday beef roast with all the trimmings
Or the smell of a forest…
“A whiff of forest scent,
The Creed of the Wood – Katherine Lee Bates
Balsam and fern,
Won from dreary mood
My heart’s return,
From its discontent,
Joy’s run-away,
To the sweet, wise wood
And the laughing day.“
Rain on a hot summer’s afternoon.
Or how special a baby smells after their bath?
Be thankful for all the scents you’ve experienced in life – they’re a gift!
Which scents are your favorites?
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Thanks for arousing my memory and nose, Lori. I was remembering the simmering tomato sauce. Such a rich spicy warm scent of autumn. I love the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking. I grew herbs the first time in the garden. So surprised by the scent released just brushing against or watering them.
Lily, those are lovely thoughts! I also enjoy the scent of fresh herbs – that’s why I put botanical prints of oregano, rosemary, etc on my journaling page for today! Thank you so much for commenting. 🙂
You know when you are cooking all day, or you brown onions and garlic in butter or oil, or even let a chicken roast in the crockpot all day? Mmmmm – I love when the house smells like that.
On the other hand, I love how it smells outside in the crisp autumn air!
mmmm – the aroma of a great meal in the making – yes! Thanks for commenting, Paul!
Yes, we have to be grateful to God (Yahweh) with our sense of smell. I liked the smell of the things you mentioned. I also love the smell of banana cake and the scent of Ylang-ylang!
Jojo – you’re so correct – isn’t it wonderful how God has provided something for all our senses. 🙂
Baby smell and the smell of rain,freshly baked bread ,and so many more.Beautiful post
Baked bread! Oh, yes. (Never met a bread I didn’t like 😉 ) thanks for stopping in, Amrita!
My absolute favorite smell ever….Wood smoke on a cold day. Reminds me of Home. So many memories of my father. Happy things.
A campfire! Yes.
My dad used to smoke cigars, and every time I catch a bit of that kind of smoke it brings back great memories.
Glad you commented, Nona! Thanks for sharing.
I love sandalwood fragrance, Smell of the earth when rain hit it for the first time.
Loved your post
The smell of rain on a hot summer day – those first few drops – I can almost smell that right now! Love your ideas, Bhawna! Thank you!