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by Syama Wells on Apr 10 2025
There is a time of day — usually early, when the kettle has only just boiled — where I like to stand quite still. Feet pressed into the wooden floor. The air cool on my skin. Not moving yet, not stretching, not lifting. Just standing. Breathing.
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by Syama Wells on Apr 01 2025
Early spring carries a certain stillness, a quiet before the world truly wakes. The air is crisp, the earth damp with the promise of growth. In the hedgerows, primroses begin to peek through, and in the meadows, the first green shoots push towards the light. It is a season of slow beginnings, of bare branches preparing for blossom, of scents that are as fleeting as they are beautiful.
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Magnolias in Bloom: A Fragrant Spring Awakening
by Syama Wells on Apr 01 2025
There is a moment in early spring when the world shifts. The last grip of winter loosens, and suddenly, the streets are awash with magnolia blooms. They arrive almost overnight—great waxy petals, pale as cream, or blushing pink like the first warmth of the sun on bare skin. Against a washed-out English sky, they glow, a fleeting spectacle before the wind steals them away, scattering them across garden paths and pavements like silk. Their beauty is brief, but it commands attention, stopping even the busiest passerby in their tracks to gaze up in quiet admiration.
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Meditation and the Gentle Allure of Blue Lotus Incense
by Syama Wells on Mar 28 2025
here’s a moment in your day when everything slows down, becomes still, and sinks into a quiet rhythm, it’s during meditation. A few moments of peace, just you and your breath—there’s nothing quite like it. And, to elevate this sacred pause, I often turn to something as simple yet profound as blue lotus incense.
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by Syama Wells on Mar 22 2025
Incense has long been a part of spiritual and cultural traditions, but it also weaves its way into different fashion subcultures, adding an aromatic layer to self-expression. Whether it's the smoky tendrils curling through a goth’s candlelit room, the earthy aroma grounding a bohemian space, or the crisp, resinous notes fueling a streetwear brand’s vibe, incense connects scent with identity. Let’s explore how different fashion subcultures embrace incense as part of their aesthetic and lifestyle.
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Almost, But Not Yet: The Start Spring and a New Scent
by Syama Wells on Mar 22 2025
There is a quiet kind of waiting that comes with this time of year. The last of winter’s bite has faded, but spring still feels hesitant, lingering just beyond reach. The days stretch a little longer, the air softens, and yet, the real shift has not quite arrived. It is a season of in-between, of knowing something new is coming but not yet seeing it in full bloom.
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Patchouli & Spring: Cultivating Peace in the Garden
by Syama Wells on Mar 19 2025
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Spring has arrived, and with it comes the hum of bees, the scent of fresh earth, and the joy of tending to a garden bursting back to life. As I kneel in the damp soil, hands dusted with earth, I find myself drawn to the grounding presence of patchouli.