Not a fan of smoke? Three combustion-free alternatives
- Homemade fragrant broth : Bring 1 liter of water to a boil with 2 to 3 bay leaves, an orange slice, and a cinnamon stick. A cozy atmosphere is guaranteed, smoke-free.
- Closet sachets: Slip a few leaves with citrus peel into a small cotton sachet for a fresh scent (renew every 4 to 6 weeks).
- Bay laurel essential oil diffuser (optional): 2 to 3 drops maximum in a diffuser, with the window ajar. Avoid for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children; if in doubt, abstain.
100% gentle little well-being rituals
If the idea of a ritual appeals to you, orient it towards clarity of mind rather than “luck”:
- Minute of intention: write on a piece of paper the desired state of mind (calm, concentration), inhale the scent of bay leaf for 10 seconds, then keep this word in a notebook.
- Sorting routine: While the fragrant broth simmers, declutter a drawer. This concrete action anchors the feeling of renewal , far more effectively than any superstition.
- Breathing pause: four slow inhalations, six long exhalations, near an open window; the scent becomes the olfactory anchor of a moment of relaxation.
