journal

Rise and Re-ignite the Light

Solstice is a time we always look forward to. The shortest day and the longest night of the year means the days get longer and brighter from here. ...

How To: Overcome Negativity Bias

Why do we fixate on old mistakes, revisiting them over and over in our minds rather than letting them go? Why can one tiny negative remark from som...

How To: Cultivate an Authentic Life

Becoming your most authentic self, unexpectedly, can take a fair bit of work. Feeling aligned at your core means you need to understand and embrace...

Your perfect scent based on your star sign

For us, a new year calls for a bit of a home refresh, starting with a new scent for our space. Of the many beautiful fragrances out there, it can s...

Kansha, Cultivating Sincere Gratitude

The Japanese word “kansha”, deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy, literally means “appreciation, gratitude” but on a metaphorical level it stands ...

The multi-sensory experience of incense burning

Why is it that we have such few words in the dictionary to describe something as crucial and versatile as our sense of smell? All the aromas and sc...

Smells Like Childhood Nostalgia

What are the happy scents of your childhood? Is it the delicious smell of an apple pie baked by your grandma? Maybe it's the smell of a bonfire f...

Let’s rewild ourselves!

Make yourself comfortable, maybe you can grab a cup of delicious tea, it’s time for a little read... “A walk in the woods walks the soul...

The Power of Setting Intentions

I have a confession to make: I am terrible at sticking to new year's resolutions. In fact, I've been so bad at keeping up with them in the ...

On the Importance of Daily Routines and Rituals

What makes our lives meaningful? Oh yes, I’m starting with the "big guns”. But hey, I’m definitely not the first person to ask this important qu...

Elevate Your Mood With an Incense Ritual

Isn’t it interesting that most probably we all experience similar feelings or sensations when we sense a smell of a freshly brewed coffee in the mo...

Return Home to Yourself

There's no place like home. Our familiar safe space, a shelter in which we can relax and rest. The word itself - home - can bring many different ...