That is precisely what I am struggling with. Every time I think I finally understand what a region or country might yield, I find out that our preconceived notions may not be true. At the same time, however, that is what makes Oud so mysteriously enchanting. How absolutely wondrous, this diversity we get from the magical tree !
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I think you are on to the solution to the "struggle" around trying to understand it all. Some of it is just acceptance and loving the mystery. I love learning what I can, but the second I try to form rigid black and white rules, outside some of the most basic, then I think limit myself and my ability grow as I would like. Trying to fit things into my preconceived ideas is like the square peg in a round hole thing, it just doesn't work, and ultimately leads to unnecessary frustration.
Yes, I am getting there. You know those lanterns that people release unto the sky to either make a wish or to mentally let go of problems? I feel like I am lighting lanterns with cliché labels such as "Barnyard - Indian" and I am letting them go in the night sky. I definitely feel less frustrated now that I have accepted all this.
I think Oud is it's own reward if you maintain one mental attribute while experiencing it; acceptance.
If you completely open your mind and try best to clear it of preconceptions then I think you will experience it to the fullest of your senses.
In the case of many scents usually but not strictly with kinam or kyara this will joyfully reward you by granting you a greater capacity for acceptance of tribulations as you go about your day.
If you completely open your mind and try best to clear it of preconceptions then I think you will experience it to the fullest of your senses.
In the case of many scents usually but not strictly with kinam or kyara this will joyfully reward you by granting you a greater capacity for acceptance of tribulations as you go about your day.
