Ron Winnegrad has been a Perfumer and teacher for 46 years. As a perfumer, Ron has been able to express the world he sees through a rainbow of olfactive and emotive visions. As a teacher, Ron has helped others to see fragrance through his own multi sensorial lens.
There is a quote that follows my introduction. It summarizes beautifully a lot of my posts that I put up over the last six or seven years. It is very charmingly said. It is a quote that makes me a bit embarrassed to post my not so eloquently worded […]
One can be SPECIAL, if they work with their limitations by understanding them rather than ignoring them. Then they will realize in many cases that their limitations can be their strengths. Having little understanding of oneself, they have little respect for themselves, and therefore be influenced by others. Cleverness […]
Sometimes we find it difficult to EXPRESS into words our EMOTIONS, EMPATHY and our Love to others. The definition for INEXPRESSIBLE is; unspeakable, indefinable and indescribable. Some of us EXPRESS ourselves by giving flowers, candy, or gifts. EMOTIONS are in the part of the brain, the limbic, where words […]
We have to remember that we all are hardwired for connection. It is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The absence of LOVE, BELONGING, and CONNECTION leads to suffering. Live with a clear sense of purpose of love, belonging and connection and enjoy the WHOLEHEARTEDNESS of life. […]
We always need to be aware of how we think. Sometimes we need to reason through our options and analyze the possibilities. This is using our prefrontal cortex, the newer part of our brain. Sometimes we need to listen to our emotions, that is our limbic system, the oldest […]
It is nice to hear another person’s opinion on you— but relying on other people’s opinion on you can leave you feeling insecure and down on yourself. WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS to know is that one’s self approval is key to self-confidence. One has to talk to themselves as they […]
There are two sets of three that are simple directives for good behavior for youngsters, also absolutely for adults. The first set deals with integrity: 1. Never Lie. 2. Never Cheat. 3. Never Steal. The second set of three is how to behave when things don’t work out right: […]
How one explains rejection and defeat to themselves is very critical. Pessimists interpret them as a confirmation of their own failings and lack of worth, while optimists do not see them as permanent and do not let them affect their sense of self-worth. It is not just a matter […]
Through a REWARD to oneself or to another with a little gift for doing homework, or a task, one can get through the challenge more easily with pleasure and satisfaction. In 1960, the psychologist David Premack developed the principle of; Doing something you do not want to do, is […]
MINDFULNESS—the practice of using deep breathing, similar to those in meditation, to gain FOCUS AND REDUCE DISTRACTION. There are some people that believe MINDFULNESS makes you soft. No, it brings you to FOCUS AND PEACE. It has been shown that a month long training regimen that included daily practice […]
A Perfume Whisperer 