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Extractions and Distractions – A Survival Guide For Aromatic Living in Lockdown – Part 2

Aromatherapy, Aromatic Adventures / By ildiko

Ildiko Berecz carries two decades of experience in substantial conscious life-changing practices from her own journey on Planet Earth, along with being such a catalyst in other peoples’ lives through various personal aspects as an aromatic adventurer, holistic therapist, consultant, mentor, author, photographer, forager, distiller and plant alchemist. More reflections and continued extracts here from the aromatic plant journal, part two of Extractions and Distractions – A Survival Guide For Aromatic Living in Lockdown.

Marjoram – Reclaim Your Calm, Regain Your Strength

Aromatherapy, Aromatic Adventures / By ildiko

Spring is the season of renewal, and also the time when nature showcases its abundance and offers unprecedented streaming bandwidth for those who wish to connect and witness changes from one hour to the next. By the time May arrives, Oregano is typically ready for harvest on Crete and I was preparing myself to invite this power plant as a guest speaker for this chapter of my aromatic adventures…

A Bay of Inspiration And Victory Over The Self

Aromatherapy, Aromatic Adventures, Crete / By ildiko

The magic of bay leaf is another profound opportunity for me to demonstrate how disconnected we human beings have become from the living and powerful Nature, and its capacity to communicate via fragrances.

Ode to Geranium – As You Deserve Nurture and Care Yourself

Aromatherapy, Aromatic Adventures, Personal Development / By ildiko

Rose geranium is one of my dearest Muses. Somewhat like my grandmother whose youthful beauty, facial traits and the eternal smile in her eyes will always remain a gentle symbol of care and nurture manifesting towards me.

Greek Sage : The Wisdom of Clarity

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In the diversity of the plant kingdom, each and every spices has its own wisdom. If we take an open, caring, humble and patient approach,

Abundant Rosemary: Keep focussed and carry on!

Aromatherapy, Aromatic Adventures / By ildiko

If Creation is concluded with rest, in the cyclical nature of life it also means that Creation starts with rest. Although this statement might first sound conflicting with our title here, but let me guide you through some events that made me think so, as I was going through my vast collection of pictures that …

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Lavandula Spica, The Bright Star

Aromatic Adventures, Crete, Inspirations / By ildiko

Spica is the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo and one of the 20 brightest stars in the night sky. According to Wikipedia. To me, Spica is the brightest, strongest and without question my all time favourite type of lavender essential oil. This one specifically. Organically grown and “cultivated” as it was wild by Gill …

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Cistus Creticus –  Ignite Your Inner Fire

Aromatherapy, Aromatic Adventures, Crete / By ildiko

Going through my distillation diary, I couldn’t help noticing some concurrences… My first time distilling Cistus creticus in the summer of 2017 happened to be the 14th in the series of my distillations. The second time for the same plant, in just about a year, got to become number 28. I have always loved numbers. …

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Last drops of the year

Aromatic Adventures / By ildiko

Last drops of the year. Not much oil, but I’m distilling for the beautiful hydrosols anyway. Filtering lemongrass was a kind of meditation to bring my aromatic year to an end. Happy New Year everyone and thank you for being there with me on my scented visual journey, sharing your experiences and witnessing mine! Let …

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