Blogging for Mirth
I'm very happy to have the chance to participate in blogs for myrrh. I consider this a long overdue chance for members of the New Media™ to show our seriousness and commitment to a cause greater than ... umm... well I'm sure it's greater than something.
Myrrh (in the plural form rendered in ye' olde English "myrrth" - "mirth" is, as far as I can tell, the modern rendering) as we all recall, was one of the gifts given by the Three Wisemen (or Three Kings) (Of Orient are) (Bearing gifts we traverse afar) (field and fountain... you get the picture). Yet after its brief appearence in the New Testament myrrh has sadly faded from relevance to modern society. But can something precious enough to merit mention in a popular Christmas Carol ever truly be irrelevant to us? We still have a place for snowmen, and Santa, and reindeer. Surely we can find a place for myrrh in our daily lives to bring it back to its rightful place as an item of great value in our lives.
As a quick reminder, here are some of the admirable qualities myrrh was once renowned for:
Here are a few ideas for how you can use myrrh (or even many mirth) in your daily life:
1. Use it as a cereal topping: The dark color and sticky texture sound remiscent of maple syrup to me, and who's to say it's not just as tasty? Studies have not conclusively disproven that myrrh on your oatmeal is heart-healthy, as well as myrhh-licious.
2. Use it as a remedy for jock itch: Myrrh's reputation as a salve for skin irritation makes it a natural friend to the athlete on the go who habitually forgets to properly clean & dry his naughty bits after a good sweat. Bonus: the strong smell of myrrh down below could cover up less pleasant odors.
3. Give it as a special gift to your special lady: There's nothing a woman likes more than applying a special scent that makes them stand out in the crowd. The sale of perfume in the U. S. alone is roughly a bajillion dollar industry annually. Myrrh's reputation as a perfume goes back to the time when people smelled REALLY bad. It's got to be something special to have covered up that.
4. Brush your teeth with it: I'm not really sure how this one is supposed to work, but who am I to argue with the descriptive paragraph I swiped from an internet website, and it clearly calls out myrrh's use in toothpaste so what the heck? Give it a shot.
As you can see, with just a little effort you can help restore myrrh to it's rightful place in our world. And that's why I'm happy to blog for all our many mirth.
Myrrh (in the plural form rendered in ye' olde English "myrrth" - "mirth" is, as far as I can tell, the modern rendering) as we all recall, was one of the gifts given by the Three Wisemen (or Three Kings) (Of Orient are) (Bearing gifts we traverse afar) (field and fountain... you get the picture). Yet after its brief appearence in the New Testament myrrh has sadly faded from relevance to modern society. But can something precious enough to merit mention in a popular Christmas Carol ever truly be irrelevant to us? We still have a place for snowmen, and Santa, and reindeer. Surely we can find a place for myrrh in our daily lives to bring it back to its rightful place as an item of great value in our lives.
As a quick reminder, here are some of the admirable qualities myrrh was once renowned for:
Myrrh has also been used in mixtures of incense and perfumes since ancient times, a practice which continues to the present day. It has an earthy, bitter odor when burned. Quality myrrh can be identified by its dark color and sticky texture, which indicates a large amount of the fragrant oil that produces a scent when burned. Myrrh can also be found in salves for skin irritations, perfumes, toothpaste, and other toiletries.
Here are a few ideas for how you can use myrrh (or even many mirth) in your daily life:
1. Use it as a cereal topping: The dark color and sticky texture sound remiscent of maple syrup to me, and who's to say it's not just as tasty? Studies have not conclusively disproven that myrrh on your oatmeal is heart-healthy, as well as myrhh-licious.
2. Use it as a remedy for jock itch: Myrrh's reputation as a salve for skin irritation makes it a natural friend to the athlete on the go who habitually forgets to properly clean & dry his naughty bits after a good sweat. Bonus: the strong smell of myrrh down below could cover up less pleasant odors.
3. Give it as a special gift to your special lady: There's nothing a woman likes more than applying a special scent that makes them stand out in the crowd. The sale of perfume in the U. S. alone is roughly a bajillion dollar industry annually. Myrrh's reputation as a perfume goes back to the time when people smelled REALLY bad. It's got to be something special to have covered up that.
4. Brush your teeth with it: I'm not really sure how this one is supposed to work, but who am I to argue with the descriptive paragraph I swiped from an internet website, and it clearly calls out myrrh's use in toothpaste so what the heck? Give it a shot.
As you can see, with just a little effort you can help restore myrrh to it's rightful place in our world. And that's why I'm happy to blog for all our many mirth.
Posted by Doug Williams on
Thursday January 22, 2009 at 10:31am
