Finding Sustainability and Connection in Aromatherapy

In this season 3 finale, I am hot-off-the-bliss of attending the Alliance of International Aromatherapists recent conference titled: "Embracing and Composing Sustainable Aromatics". This afterglow continues reflection upon the importance of "less is more," olfactive aromatherapy, getting to know local aromatics, the overall importance of being outside and being in nature. Join me to contemplate connection and sustainability within the aromatherapy community and essential oil supply chain overall. At the heart of the matter is the life force behind essential oils; the energy and resources involved in the essential oil industry and profound impact essential oils have on memory, emotions, neuro-transmission and overall wellbeing.  Concentrated connection. In essence (yes, pun intended...): Essential oils are more than "scents"; they're deep, concentrated, resource intensive chemicals of communication which inform how we may approach working with them. Join me around minute 26 for a guided meditation adapted from my recent guided aromatic encounter given at the Olfactory Art Keller gallery. Links to references made in the episode: Article on Sweet Fern, Article on Goldenrod, Book reference: Conyza.