Smell and Dreams?
Yes there is a correlation between the types of dreams we have, and
smell.
Studies were conducted where a rose scent was administered, and it resulted
in dreams that were "tinted" as pleasant, where as a sulfuric scent of
rotten eggs, resulted in dreams that were "colored" negatively.
The understanding was that smells and odors influenced dreams through
emotion, rather than through the direct incorporation of smells.
That is because smell and emotion are in the same part of the brain,
the limbic system and there is a link between this system and the
sleep centers of the brain.
So it may be wise to have some nice smelling items around our bed or bedroom
that will give us the pleasant dreams and sleep we all like to have.
Yours in "Pleasant Dreams" - Coach
Heyo Dr. Vik,
Mark Essel chiming in again. I applied a couple of weeks back for my good friend Aakin Patel (he lives out your way) but have yet to hear back. Any idea if he's still in the pipes?
In addition, his sense of smell is fantastic (but he admits to never remembering his dreams) ;)
Great checking in on your life coaching tips as always.
Your Fellow Positive Focusing Blogger,
Mark Essel