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There’s a certain kind of happiness that’s impossible to bottle—though if we could, we would. It’s the feeling you get when your joy comes from making someone else happy. That moment when a gift you’ve given brings a smile, or when a gesture of love reminds someone they are seen and cherished.

In this digital, fast-paced age, it feels like everyone is always on the move—hustling, creating, striving to build a better life. We scroll through endless streams of content, compare our progress to others, and keep telling ourselves we’ll rest once we’ve achieved the next big thing. But the truth is, in the middle of chasing our dreams, it’s easy to forget about the one thing that keeps us going—our mental health and happiness.

Summer has a way of breathing life back into us. The days stretch longer, the sunlight feels warmer, and suddenly the world feels a little more open. But even in the midst of brighter weather, it’s possible to feel weighed down—by stress, by uncertainty, or by the quiet heaviness that mental health challenges can bring. That’s why summer can be the perfect time to reconnect with hope, and one of the most beautiful ways to do that is by engaging your senses—especially your sense of smell.