With The Wind | Letting Go as a New Beginning
We are always told to be strong, to keep smiling.
Those of us struggling with depression or anxiety aren't always dying; most of the time, we are desperately trying to stay alive.
Our joy has become hidden, fragmented, so small that sometimes we miss it ourselves. We are used to gritting our teeth and bearing it, saving our breakdowns for behind closed doors.
I made With The Windbecause I know how suffocating it is to hold it all in.
To create a scent that could hold me, I worked on it for a long time.
At the base, a foundation of rare woods and resins.
Heavy and grounding, like a mountain. They pull you back to earth when you feel like you are floating away.
In the middle, the tenderness I wanted to give you.
I added Sweetgrass. The first time I smelled it, I was captured by its warm vanilla and caramel scent. It gives temperature to the hard wood.
I added Rose. Not for romance, but to melt the knots, loosening the tightness in your chest.
But something was missing.
Until I added Patchouli.
I thought for a long time about how to describe it. It isn't showy like a flower, nor deep like the wood. It smells like wet earth after rain. That damp, heavy, slightly musty scent gave me immense security.
I realized it is like a Guardian of the Earth.
It has a fierce strength. It holds you up, telling you: "Don't be afraid. I've got you. You won't break."
It gave me the courage to face the darkness, to stop holding it in. It stitches the warmth of the grass and the softness of the rose together. It dries out the damp chaos inside and clears the blockages.
Finally, a wisp of "The Breeze."
It acts as a guide, harmonizing everything, carrying the scent into your heart.
When the smoke rises, lock the door. Shut the world out.
No texts to answer, no tomorrows to worry about, no social etiquette to perform.
In this safe corner, have a good cry. Let it all out.
Don't hold back. Don't be ashamed.
Let the black, sticky emotions howl through like a storm.
And you will find that when the tears dry and the wind stops, your body feels lighter.
That strange sense of relief will make you realize: "Oh, maybe living isn't so impossible after all."
This is the gift of plants. Silent, but powerful.
Product Specifications
Size: Half Length (10.5cm) | Full Length (21cm)
Burn Time: Approx. 25-30 mins (Short) | 50-60 mins (Long)
Packaging: Each stick is stored in a light-protective tube, enclosed in a raw kraft paper box.
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0Note: Kraft paper is tough, tactile, and reflects our commitment to nature and sustainability.
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Care:
Please note that as every piece is handmade, the size, shape and color will have irregularities depending on the batch. These are a part of the handmade process and not considered defects.
Over time, we may continue to tweak the blend as we are continually searching for better ingredients, and improvements to our processes.
