~:[CH6 - Day 278]:~ The Scents of Something Far Away

~:[CH6 - Day 278]:~ The Scents of Something Far Away

It is often said that food is the essence of life. It probably is true. Think about all the small pleasures that food gives us that become monumental. From curing our hunger to bringing back memories of the past to putting a smile on your face, food has a way of doing it all. As I stared down at my bowl at such a blessed meal while having a conversation with amazing company, I could help but think about the memories of the past. The scent took me back to a place I can barely remember to a time that only exists in the locker of my mind. Instead of the pleasant memories I wish for in my dreams as I laid my head down to bed, the aroma brought a sadness, filled with good moments that did not last. The past can be a painful thing; many times, people choosing to try and bury it. However, the truth is, the past is what guides us in the future as we learn from the mistakes of our past, as we build towards the betterment of our future. As the soup based boiled with so much goodness floating in it, I was taken away to a time where my greatest pain can be summoned simply by the aroma of something this delicious. This memory of this sadness is only temporary, similarly to the happiness of other memories, regardless, I was amazed at how a simple scent can bring up so many memories of a past that is too quickly forgotten. As I remember moments alongside my mother in the kitchen, I wash away many of the painful memories with some of my favorite memories that I still carry with me today. Food is the essence of life, but it is also the essence of memories, of dreams, and of love. As while the memories of the past can sometimes be painful, the reality is, the scents of the past are exactly the things we cannot allow ourselves to forget. As far as these scents will take, it can also make something so distance seem so close, bringing comfort and warmth along with it.