Smell is our most primal sense, the one with the deepest connection to memory. Scents have the power to relax us, revolt us, energize or cheer us. The nose knows.
What scents do you actively seek out?
The Best Medicine
When we fall ill, whether from a simple cold or from a serious or long-term illness, it can feel like our body has betrayed us. And that feeling of betrayal may stop us from offering our ailing bodies the full range of care that could contribute to our well-being.
What is the best care that you have given to your body in a time of illness?
Enjoy the Ride
“Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”
―Anthony Bourdain
What do you do for purely physical enjoyment?
All the Feels
All of our emotions—fear, joy, anger, excitement—every emotion is something we experience as physical sensation. Our body is far quicker to know what is going on with us than our mind is.
What message from your body have you learned to listen for?
In the Snow
If snow is a rare occurrence for you, it is pretty much impossible to resist making snowballs with your bare hands. Yes, your hands will ache with cold for some time to come, but it will be worth it for the pleasure of throwing a snowball.
What activity is worth it to you, even if you have to pay for it later?