To have an active relationship with the subtlties of the Spirit, is to recognise there are realms of existence and creation far beyond that of the third dimensional reality, ie the world of matter, as perceived by our 5 major senses.

But how does one access these realms? Meditation is the road to travel. A relatively simple ritual that is deeply enriching to one’s state of awareness and to the quality of our daily peace. Meditation is elevating the mind into other frequencies of existence. Tools to assist this ritual are of course incense. Not only does fragrance have the capacity to free the mind from the mundaneness of everyday living, it is said that one’s prayers are carried to the Gods on the smoke of incense, as it rises towards the heavens.

This is not to suggest we are praying to an external entity, but indeed we are communing with that of which we are a part. And in the stillness, and in our prayers, we may activate the energetic patterning that then begins to manifest as our exterior world.

And thus it is said, ‘we create our own reality’.

Indeed the art of meditation is to observe one’s thoughts and with practice free oneself from thoughts that are limiting and self defeating. As naturally, these are manifesting in one’s reality if they continue to be activated by the thinker.

Think positive and observe the energetic frequency around you. It is easily notable if one cares to observe.

2) It is possible to achieve a naturally altered state of awareness via the use of fragrance. When in this state, automatic enlightenment can easily occur. That is, you may suddenly understand a new perception of reality, and thus recognise the great illusion as exactly that, an illusion. Thus your values will change and deepen and you strenghten your ability to be able to seperate from the pack tribal pyschology of peer group pressure and the destructive attraction to pointless materialism that simply enslaves the Being, via expensive debt, where essentially the bank owns your life. A very common situation of our modern day.

3) Classically typecast as something that hippies do, the burning of incense, is a liberating experience freeing the mind from the ball and chain clutches of society. Particularly the modern day mess we have been given to deal with by our so called fiscal and political managers.

4) The use of natural and holistic tools, such as fragrance and herbs, has long been outlawed and defamed due to it’s threat of empowering people with a sense of individuality and spirituality. Heaven forbid should ‘the powers that be’ lose control over the masses. And thus disempowerment, confusion and ensuring everyone is enslaved with a busy, busy day, means we won’t notice as the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

5) Using incense and other meditiative tools ensure you do not become a robot. It is a very simple practice. Rather than being labelled a hippie, those who understand the use of such tools, retain a quality of peace and and space amid growing chaos.

6) Traditionally we have sent our prayers to the Gods on the smoke of the incense.

7) The ritual if burning incense, suggests you are in tune with the understanding that we are all connected and indeed, the ‘butterfly effect’ is a powerful concept.

There are countless aromatherapy uses for good quality incense.

9) The use of fragrance is an innate need, not simply a choice. Smell lives in the oldest part of out brain, suggesting it is our most primary sense.

10) Try it and change your life.