#Photography: Somewhere Through The Branch ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“ธ

www.chandademi.comSomewhere through the branch

The ray of light avalanche..

I won’t break in a poetic song, because the background of the photograph won’t come last.

The funny thing is the picture is of the past (taken yesterday).

It was taken on a mobile phone, even though the detail of the grass hedge looks clear.

Also, the sun is positioned between the two branches. It reminds me of a chilled out Sunday which it was. A view you would see from a bench or something similar; depending on where you stand.

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Image source: chandademi photography ๐Ÿ“ธ

Scented Galore๐Ÿ˜ : Relaxation Time

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Vanilla and Honey Ice Cream Source: https://pin.it/qkagxye4lrryhr

Hi welcome, unfortunately I won’t be talking about ice cream even though they are so nice to eat๐Ÿ˜ but however, this post is for those who like scented products or are interested in trying them soon..

Scented products can really bring you into the moment, especially when you can smell the flavour of the item. Some people use them for decoration, other use it for its benefits. It has the potential to bring the environment to life with its beautiful scent. It also puts you in the present, as you become aware of the smell so therefore your mind stays in the now. You’re not going to wander off thinking about other unnecessary things because you’re concentrating on enjoying it. To add to the atmosphere, play music in the background for a well – rounded experience or preferably, in silent room just to ease your thoughts. Let it give you that feel good feeling, remain open-minded and let go all the possibilities that occur in your mind๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ’ก

In this post, I’ll be focussing more closely on scented candles, with a brief touch of air fresheners..ย 

The link below provides a detailed explanation of benefits found for the use of scented candles:

Scented Candle Benefits (Aromatherapy)

I’ve been trying them out for a while now, because I like nice smells and it creates an intimate environment. However, since starting my experience with them, I’ve come to find that not all of them do their required job. Sometimes it’s hard to find a product which actually does what it says on the packaging. Rather, it merely just produces non-existent fumes. You can test out many different brands to finally figure out the right one. That’s when you get the “YES FINALLY”moment!๐Ÿ’†๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜.

Yankee candlesย (ยฃ10-20, depending on what retailer you get it from) are a popular brand that sells scented candles, but what I’ve found is Tesco produce good quality ones (I could be being biased but I can only speak from a trial and error testing). They cost around ยฃ3.50 and burn for 50 hours. It is not always the expensive products that provide the best outcome. You have to mix and match to see which ones are good. Experiment with different brands and see what caters to your taste. For example, Tesco’s Vanilla and Honey candle has subtle but there’s a strong warmth to it, it’s very easy on the nose. I tend to get excited to be in its presence for the pleasant joy it brings. As, it will relax you after coming home from a long day, to help you unwind for the evening before bed. It’s not all the time you can do exciting things to activate your senses, so this way provides an alternative method for a better calming effect. It makes your room smell like a candy shop. Also, as it burns, the oil gathers together reinforcing the strength of the scent.๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฏ

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Relaxation time is important Source: http://www.getholistichealth.com/4617/the-health-benefits-of-relaxation/

Another source of aromatherapy is automatic air fresheners. They are usually battery-powered or you have to plug them into socket, depending on your preference. They also give you x amount of settings to evenly spread out the sprays each day for more effect. It can be startling if you don’t expect it to go off, but nevertheless the fragrance makes up for the shock effect. (You can hear it being pressed out of the container, this can catch you off guard if you weren’t aware of it coming)ย It gives that “ahhh mmm” moment in your head as you soak it in. One product recommended for use is the battery-powered AirWicks automatic freshener. It follows the routine I described above and you are able to buy refills of different fragrances. You can put it on a desk, window sills or anywhere that works for you, it’s only little so you can slot it somewhere๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒท.

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Let go and trust God (or your higher power) Source: passionpassport on Instagram

Feel free to share your experiences and/or your relaxation routine below in the comments!

For Christians, here says what the Bible says about rest and it’s importance –ย Rest and Relaxation – The Bible

Thank you for taking time to read this post and enjoy the rest of your day ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿพ

Chanda Demi West

Sunset Reflection ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒˆ

I think it’s nice to watch as the sun set in, because the sky tends to display a variation of colours, which blends to create a rainbow (despite there being no rain). I managed to capture the sky, right before it turned dark. 

I’ll demonstrate the before and after pictures below:

Before
After

I decided add a silhouette effect to the photo, to emphasise the difference between the sky and the objects around it. The shades that appear give the sky a dynamic appearance, because it paints blends of colour. The idea was to focus on promoting the lower end of the colour spectrum, with a hint of brightness. 

Feel free to leave a comment or share this post.

You’re never too busy to take a moment and notice your surroundings #VisualAwareness ๐Ÿ˜‚. 

Chanda D

Keep it calm, massage your own palm โœจ

Sometimes you can find it hard to get back into things you use to enjoy doing, because you’re still holding on to memories of the past. You feel like you’re over it, but only parts of you really think that. For example, mentally you can be detached, whereas physically your body is telling you something different.

I’ve noticed how we avoid pain is by listening to our heads, rather than listening to our mind and hearts combined. This can lead you down a dangerous road. It has the potential to change you as a person, because you’re not able to see the damage you are doing to yourself. Once you wake up, you realise certain things need to be changed.
When you’ve been through bad experiences. It is having to untangle bare knots, similar to when you’re unravelling headphones. Sometimes you don’t know how to tell people what’s going and pretend to be fine, until it’s too late.

Could be the biggest mistake.. you find yourself further detached from reality, whilst still trying to make sense of moving times. It’s a funky concept, but I’m sure you can imagine what I mean. Hypothetically speaking, the clocks have moved forward but your laptop clock is still stuck on 12. You check your phone, it says 12:05. You see 12:05 on the household clock. You wonder why your laptop is still telling you it’s midday. See right there is how confusion is created. The analogy to describe how the mind works, when you’re not really with it.

So much goes on in that brain of ours that we forget to be still.

I’d recommend meditation music as it’s really calm, to help get you wind and forget about all the stressors that go on around you.

Hope you’ve enjoyed reading this blog post.

Let me know about any topics you would like me to talk about in the future.

Chanda D