Aroma: Intersection of Detection, Reception and Emotion

This episode's title could also be "how to smell an oil", but that doesn't read as good in my opinion. This episode topic has been on my mind for years, but recent correspondence with an aromatherapist and physiotherapist based in Switzerland (thank you, Katrin!) prompted me to take thought to spoken word and make a Venn diagram (I love diagrams, charts and tables!). In a nutshell: Pondering "scientific"/clinical + "empirical" aromatherapy. Spike Lavender--a special guest appearance. Liking and disliking. Being an observer. Scent detection and reception. Embodiment (reception). Intersection of spirit/mind/emotions/mood/body/soul Scent is chemical information and multifaceted.   Links to Reference: You Are Not Your Emotions Article The World of Lavender Class Lavender Plant Talk Video