The Last Sense

Summary

The website content discusses the author's journey in incorporating the sense of smell into their self-care routine, acknowledging it as the last sense they learned to nurture.

Abstract

The article titled "The Last Sense" under the #DecemberSelfCare series delves into the often overlooked aspect of self-care: the sense of smell. The author reflects on how they have methodically addressed other senses in their self-care practices, such as decluttering for visual appeal, experimenting with tastes on a budget, finding comfort in favorite textures like sweaters, and integrating music for auditory pleasure. However, it was only recently that the author allowed themselves to indulge in olfactory delights, such as using luxurious soaps and shampoos, and surrounding themselves with pleasant aromas through wax melts and scented candles. The piece emphasizes the importance of scent in completing the self-care experience and invites others to explore the sense of smell in their own routines.

Opinions

The author believes that scent is a crucial component of self-care that was previously neglected in their routine.
There is an opinion that even with budget constraints, one can curate visually appealing and tasteful experiences.
The author suggests that tactile comfort can be easily accessible through favorite articles of clothing.
Music is considered an integral part of the author's self-care practice, indicating a strong belief in its therapeutic effects.
The author encourages the use of scented products, even if they are expensive or gifted, to enhance one's self-care.
There is an acknowledgment of the need to be mindful of sensory sensitivities when it comes to strong scents, especially in shared living spaces.
The article tags other individuals, suggesting a community aspect to the self-care exploration and inviting contributions to a poetry prompt focused on the sense of smell.
The author expresses anticipation for featuring some of these self-care experiences in a future collection titled "The Brain is a Noodle."

Poetry & Self-Care Prompt: the sense of smell

in building my self-care scent was the last sense I learned to take care of.

on the visual front you learn quickly to declutter choose visually appealing arrangements even if you don’t quite have the budget for visual art.

in tastes, you can find the most exciting, adventurous experiences with a simple dash of budget soy sauce or a simple 3-ingredient recipe.

in touch, I’ve always had my favourite sweaters the ones that just felt better than all the other clothes

and in sound music has always been an integral part

but only recently did I give myself permission to use those expensive gifted soaps, shampoos to splurge on budget wax melts to make my hair smell nice to make my surroundings smell like a dessert.

the combo is complete.

Tagging: Alexandra Forsyth | Tej | Naomi Leilani Acosta| Sneha Devaraj | Dr. Jackie Greenwood if you’re up to it and anyone else interested in today’s prompt: the sense of smell.

Lucy (The Eggcademic) [she/her] didn’t really discover this side of self-care and treating herself until she really settled down to live with herself. It’s definitely a harder one to do because some people are more sensitive to scents so it’s good to be mindful of sensory sensitivities. At home, living alone though, she reigns as Queen of Deciding What Food-Scented Candle She’s Going To Use Next.