If someone had told me ten years ago that I would one day be selling perfumes, I would’ve laughed and thought they were a terrible oracle. And yet, today, a significant part of what we offer at www.lotosas.eu revolves around scent — the sense of smell.
How did that happen?
On my spiritual journey, I’ve had to navigate — and support others through — many emotional and energetic transformations. Over time, we discovered tools that truly worked. Interestingly, many of them were deeply aromatic. It turns out that scent plays a powerful role in shifting inner states — from despair to light, from fear to curiosity. And the more we worked with scent, the more we began to understand how and why it works.
🧠 How Smell Affects the Brain
Inside the brain, near the pineal gland, are structures called the amygdalae — known to process fear. I like to imagine them as little kitten ears curled up inside the head. When we’re scared, those “ears” go flat — like a kitten crouching in a corner — and the body enters survival mode: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.
When this happens, emotional processing is halted. The nervous system stops learning and simply tries to survive, based on childhood survival strategies. That’s where scent comes in.
🐾 From Fear to Curiosity
Our dear friend and teacher Mirjam Duba has spoken for years about how curiosity can pull us out of fear. Think again of that frightened kitten — cowering, ears flat. Then, a feather toy flutters past. Curiosity is sparked. The ears perk up. The kitten moves forward. The whole state shifts.
This works for people, too. Shifting from “What’s happening to me?!” to “Huh, what’s going on here?...” can completely change the energetic tone of a moment.
But sometimes we need a bridge to help that shift. And in our experience, scent is that bridge.
🌿 Scent as a Spiritual Tool
The sense of smell has a fast and direct connection to the nervous system. Some scents can trigger fear or nausea, especially powerful cleansing plants like Palo Santo or White Sage — which might smell divine to some, and overwhelming to others, depending on what’s ready to be released.
Other scents gently invite curiosity — naturally shifting our state without mental effort. For example:
- Agua de Florida – beloved by Peruvian shamans
- Blue Lotus and White Lotus – in essential oil or absolute form
- Hydrosols and floral waters
- Certain essential oils and their blends
These scents often work on a subconscious level. When we smell something truly pleasant, we instinctively want to know more — what is that? Where is it coming from? That spark of interest is sometimes all it takes to soften fear and re-engage with the present moment.
💡 Dislike Isn’t Always Bad
If you instantly dislike a scent, don’t dismiss it too quickly. As Lithuanian mineral expert Vitalijus Šinkariovas once told me: the minerals that help us the most are either the ones we love... or the ones we strongly reject. They stir something inside that’s ready to transform.
It’s the same with scent. If a smell is bland or unmemorable to you, it’s probably not what you need. But if it repels you — or captivates you — it may be exactly the key your system needs.
🛍️ Our Offerings
At lotosas.eu, we currently offer:
- Palo Santo in various forms
- White Sage
- Blue Lotus and other lotus-scented products
- Agua de Florida
- Blue Lotus incense
But one of the most powerful tools I’ve come across — and the one I want to highlight — is the range of Amanda Ellis Aura Sprays. These are among the most effective scent-based spiritual tools I’ve ever used. They support energy shifts beautifully and work on a subtle yet profound level.
9/22/2022