Alright, let’s talk about this lotus incense thing, ya know, the stuff they burn that smells kinda nice. Folks say it’s got all sorts of meanings, but to me, it just smells good and makes the house feel…cleaner, I guess. Not like soap and water clean, but like, spiritually clean, if that makes any sense.
What’s this lotus all about?
Now, they call it “lotus” incense. I ain’t no fancy flower expert, but I’ve seen pictures. Pretty flower, comes up out of the mud, all clean and white. They say that’s kinda like what the incense does for your spirit – takes the muddy stuff, the bad feelings, and makes ’em clean and bright. Sounds nice, don’t it?
Some folks burn it to feel better, ya know, less worried and more…peaceful, I guess you could say. Like when you’re sittin’ on the porch in the evenin’, and the air is cool, and everything just feels right. That’s the kinda feeling they say this incense gives ya. Helps ya focus, too, they say. I don’t know about all that, but it sure does smell nice.
Keeps the bad stuff away, they say.
Then there’s the thing about keepin’ away bad stuff. Not like raccoons gettin’ into the garbage, but like, bad energy, bad thoughts. They say burnin’ this incense makes a kinda shield, like a wall around your house, but one you can’t see. Keeps the bad spirits out, the worries away. Makes sense, I guess. If somethin’ smells good, it’s gotta be good for ya, right?
- Cleanin’ the air: They say it ain’t just about smellin’ good, it’s about cleanin’ the air, not just the air you breathe, but the air around your soul, if you got one of those. Makes it easier to think good thoughts, be a good person. Maybe that’s why the church smells like that sometimes.
- Helpin’ ya think: Some folks burn it when they’re tryin’ to figure somethin’ out, like a puzzle or a problem. Says it helps ’em focus, like lookin’ at a candle flame, I guess. Keeps your mind from wanderin’ all over the place.
- Feelin’ better: And then there’s the feelin’ good part. They say it calms ya down, makes ya feel less jumpy, less anxious. Like a warm blanket on a cold night. Who wouldn’t want that?
Other smells for other things.
Now, this lotus ain’t the only smell they got. There’s this other one, called myrrh, smells kinda strong, kinda…earthy. They say that one’s for protection too, like a guard dog for your soul. Keeps out the real bad stuff, the stuff that makes you shiver even when it ain’t cold.
Been around for ages, this stuff has.
And get this, folks been burnin’ this kinda stuff for ages. Way back when, before cars and TVs, people were burnin’ incense to talk to their gods, to make things better, to keep the bad away. So, there’s gotta be somethin’ to it, right? All them old folks couldn’t be wrong.
Makes things special.
They burn it in churches, too, ya know. Makes things feel…holy, I guess. Like you’re supposed to be quiet and respectful. Maybe that’s part of it too, makin’ a place feel special, feel different from just everyday life. Like puttin’ on your best clothes for Sunday meetin’.
It’s all about feelin’ good, I reckon.
So, this lotus incense, it’s supposed to do a lot of things. Clean your spirit, keep away the bad, help you think, make you feel peaceful. I don’t know about all that fancy talk, but I do know it smells nice, and that makes me feel good. And sometimes, that’s all that matters, ain’t it? Just feelin’ good and peaceful in your own home. That’s the long and short of it. It just makes things feel…better. And in this crazy world, that’s worth somethin’, I reckon.
And there you have it, that’s what I know about this lotus incense stuff. Not much, maybe, but enough to make me wanna light a stick and sit a spell.
Tags: Lotus Incense, Spiritual Meaning, Incense Benefits, Purification, Protection, Inner Peace, Positive Energy, Myrrh Incense, Rituals, Well-being
