An Olfactory Diary (Inspired by "Perfume")

“Odors have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions, or will. The persuasive power of an odor cannot be fended off, it enters into us like breath into our lungs, it fills us up, imbues us totally. There is no remedy for it.” - Süskind

Let's check out more about our sense of smell:

“Memories, imagination, old sentiments, and associations are more readily reached through the sense of smell than through any other channel” - Oliver Wendall Holmes

Why the Sense of Smell is Important...

Check out this article: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120312-why-can-smells-unlock-memories

Your Challenge: The Weekend Olfactory Diary

This weekend, keep track of the odors you smell. This is a challenge in being observant and mindful.

1. Log at least 10 scents from your weekend. Write what you smell (how can you identify it? what are the characteristics?)

2. Log WHERE and WHEN you captured the scent.

3. Identify if you have any memories about these smells (do they trigger specific memories?) OR the mood that they inspire.