~ Incense ~

incense

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | 2008 | Copyright

"incense perfume diffused by the burning of aromatic gums or spices. Incense was used in ancient Egypt,Greece, and Rome and is mentioned in the Old and the New Testaments. It is also found in the major religions of Asia. The Babylonians used it while praying in the 6th and 5th cent. BC and the Greeks used it as protection against demons during the 8th cent. BC The earliest clear record of its use in public worship in the Roman Catholic Church is c.500."

 In many cultures, incense is burned during prayer and/or meditation. it is thought that as prayers are said, your intentions rise up along with the smoke of the incense. 

  I recently bought 4 new packs of "Dragon's Eye" incense:

"Peacefil Dreams, "Essence of Spirit", "Temptation" and "Fire Dance"

This brand of incense gives a nice, smooth burn without being too overpowering, and smells heavenly. 

This is good quality incense.

What I am burning now: "Peaceful Dreams"

Blessings :-)