noraaroma– Author –

Our brain has a quiet habit. It notices what we tell it to notice. If you suddenly want a new handbag,you begin to see handbags everywhere.On the street. In cafés. On social media. They were always there.But your attention changed. The s...

Life rarely moves in straight lines. Except for a few rare talents,most of us grow slowly — step by step. Sometimes it feels like climbing a spiral staircase. While you are climbing,you cannot see the top.You are not even sure if you are...

This morning at the market, something unexpected happened. As I opened the car door,one of the cases I had packed fell outand everything spilled onto the ground. The street was stone-paved. The sound of glass breaking echoed through the ...

For many years, I lived in Tokyo. Tokyo is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.Everything is there.It is convenient, exciting, and endlessly stimulating. It is a city that fulfils many desires. But as I grew older, I be...

When we are tired or overwhelmed,our attention often turns outward. We notice others more than ourselves,sometimes without realising it. This is often a quiet signthat we need to slow down and care for ourselves. Self-care starts with sm...

There are moments when we compare ourselves to othersand quietly tell ourselves that we are not enough. Often, this feeling comes from a lack of self-confidence. Wanting to grow and improve is a good thing.But when ambition turns into pr...

I have always admired minimalism. As someone with ADHD, my mind can easily become busy.I think about many things at once, and staying focused is not always easy.Before I notice, both my thoughts and my belongings start to increase. That ...

This morning in Cambridge was icy and quiet.The roads were frozen, so instead of driving, I walked with my son to his orthodontist appointment. It usually takes seven minutes by car.Today, it took us forty minutes on foot. The cold air w...

市販の歯磨き粉は便利で虫歯予防にも役立ちますが、添加物やフッ素のリスクもあります。実は「歯磨き粉は必須ではない」という説もあり、私は 朝は手作り、夜は市販 と使い分けています。自然素材で作る手作り歯磨き粉は、安心・エコ・楽しいセルフケア。...

こんにちは、Noraです。今日は、私が大好きな「アロマブレンド」についてご紹介したいと思います。 精油（エッセンシャルオイル）は、1本だけでも充分に魅力的。でも、2本、3本とブレンドすることで、香りに深みが出たり、心身へのサポート力がぐんと高ま...