Imagine this scenario: it is a beautiful, sunny morning and you are walking down the twisted streets of your childhood town. Your mind wanders, filled with thoughts, planning all the tasks you have to complete that day.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, you are taken back to your childhood. The memory catches you by surprise and you think of the times when your mother's loving hand held your little one, making you suddenly feel safe. The smile on your face shows the beauty of this memory.
The question of what brought such memory to the surface remains unanswered.
You do not realize that you have walked past a flower shop. The scent of the deep red roses your mother used to grow in the garden made you unconsciously experience a journey into memories. Your brain can neatly store past moments that we often have no memory of. These memories and associations are then activated in the limbic system.
When you get the chance, pay attention to the different scents and aromas on your way to work, while shopping or during a walk and let yourself enjow a beautiful journey into your memories. It will be a surprise to find out which journey your memories will be on!
