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What could be better than the thrill of receiving a
romantic love letter from your spouse, lover, or secret
friend?
Receiving a "scented" love letter!
February, the "Month of Romance", gives us the perfect
opportunity to send love letters, particularly on February
14th, which is Valentine's Day.
As a matter of fact one of the legends of the history of
Valentine's Day is wrapped around the "love letter".
In Rome, during the third century, a priest by the name of
Valentine was imprisoned for continuing to perform marriages
for young lovers after Emperor Claudius II outlawed
marriages. Valentine, who was sentenced to death, fell in
love with his jailer's daughter who visited him frequently
in prison.
Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a love
letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine'. That
expression is still used today. By the Middle Ages Valentine
became a saint, and was one of the most popular saints in
England and France.
For centuries the Valentine's Card, a shortened version of
the love letter, has communicated feelings of love and
attraction. The exchange of handmade Valentine cards started
in the 1700's. In the 1840's the first mass-produced
Valentine card was created by the "Mother of the Valentine"
Esther A. Howland.
Today we can send Valentine cards electronically - but
personally I think receiving a card in the mail makes more
of an impact. Also, one of the best ways to anchor a message
is with the scent of essential oils. You can infuse your
favorite essential oil into your card. Essential oils can
carry intention and send subliminal messages of love as
well.
Suggested
essential oils to scent your love letters:
- Jasmine
- Sandalwood
- Ylang Ylang
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Vetiver
- Sensation (Young Living Blend)
Essential Oil Tip: How To Scent Your Love Letter
Whether it is a handwritten letter of love or a Hallmark
Valentine card - you can send the scent of love with your
message using these easy steps:
- Place your card or letter (you can use up to 10
cards) in a large zip lock baggie
- Dowse two cotton balls with your favorite essential
oil or blend.
- Place these cotton balls in the bottom corners of
the baggie
- Seal baggie and let sit for 2 - 4 days before
sending
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