'By keeping on being what we most intimately are, we can continually redefine ourselves, so that we become what we have not been able to be. If we live this way, we surprise ourselves.'
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We are all atmospheres, a weather system of feelings & experiences bumping up against one another & the world. While we can't necessarily change the prevailing winds, we can shape our personal ambiance.
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It's been bucketing down here in L.A., which has me thinking about the particular smell of rain & the weird bacteria that creates it.
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Our senses create our best experiences, bring us into our bodies & form our deepest memories. These are my current sensory faves - what's yours?
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Don't drown yourself out.
Moments of quiet shine a light on your inner world & most importantly, your inner voice.
I've been back in the studio this week, working on new scents, and it's got me thinking about why I do what I do.
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I came across this idea somewhere last year, and it's stuck with me. We all have a list of things we'd like to achieve in 2024, a personal concept of success. But if getting there comes at the expense of feeling good, is it worth it?
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Thank you for bringing us into your lives this year & being part of creating a softer, more sensory world.
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If it feels like the year is hurtling to a close & you're wondering where it all went, reflection is your friend.
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Oil-based perfume is the oldest form of fragrance & its benefits range from experiential to functional.
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Read More‘There is a vitality, a life force, an energy translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.’
Do you visualize scent? When you smell something, do you feel its colors, tones & textures? Is it pastel or primary, light or dark, soft or rough?
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'It's difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it's impossible to find it anywhere else.' - Schopenhauer
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For the past few months, all I can think about is the Moon. What does its primal pull, comforting presence, & magnetic mysteries smell like? And how can I bring it to life in a perfume?
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Welcome to the BODHA scent studio! As we put the finishing touches on our new space, we had Kiwi rug brand Nodi over for a chat.
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Time is a rubbery thing. Get lost in a day of distraction and overwhelm, and it contracts. Slow down for a moment, and it expands.
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From the oldest Shinto temples to daily bathhouses, every sacred space in Japan is scented with fresh dry notes of hinoki wood.
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In a complex, sometimes overwhelming world, simple creates calm.
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I'm endlessly fascinated by scent because of how it affects us. It's a form of subconscious communication with ourselves that instantly influences our emotions.
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Something that resonated with me this week. Maybe it does for you too?
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