A Whiff of Memory
Scientists tell us that the sense of smell, more than our other senses, is closely linked with memory. Odors take a direct route to the limbic system and regions of the brain related to emotion and memory.
Can scents help prevent
My identity and brain
From disappearing?
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A good question.
One I hope I never need answered.
First of all–I love your title! I am feeling convinced that I must grow more aromatic herbs and really smell the flowers.
I love your haiku…! It makes me think I will remember many good things. Thank you for your poem!
Yes, there was a study in Japan (I think) where people slept with strong scents so you could carry a different herb to your bedroom every night. There’s probably a poem in that…
Love the title. Powerful words/question. I truly believe in a “whiff of memory,” and have experienced it. Amazing how a scent or fragrance can take you back in time. Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you!