The Scented Love Letter

By Marilee Tolen

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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