sakura usagi

i love shopping at the japanese market..it's always fun to browse the different shops for interesting finds..while hunting for my skin cream yesterday i also spent some time in a shop that sells crafted bowls, teapots & other ceramics..imagine my delight when i came across delicious smelling japanese incense & painted burners..after much sniffing and deliberation, i chose a tiny blue & white ceramic burner with sakura scented incense..there were many kinds to choose from, including french made japanese style incense & white peach fragrance..but i chose the sakura usagi for it's cherry blossom scent, generous amount of sticks & cute paper box with pink rabbit..btw sakura means cherry blossom & usagi means rabbit in japanese :) the ashes the incense makes as it's burning reminds me of bunny droppings lol

these days i've been under a bit more than the normal amount of stress..so i've been looking for things i can do to relax & take time to smell the roses so to speak..yoga was my go to exercise for a while, but ever since i've sustained a few injuries (not from yoga) i haven't been as diligent about daily sessions..i should definitely start again, although incense is one thing i learned that helps to relax the mind..i'm all about environmental elements & relaxation now lol..not exactly into new ageism or feng shui or whatnot, just things that you can do to help improve mental & physical health..

what things do you do to help relax when feeling stressed? hope everyone is doing all they can to maintain good health!