Hey there! 👀
Let me ask you something. Have you ever watched a horror movie, screamed at the top of your lungs, covered your eyes during the scary parts, and then immediately asked your friend to recommend another one?
Girl, why do we do this to ourselves? 😂
You'd think our brains would know better than to voluntarily put us through two hours of creepy music, suspicious shadows, and people making the absolute WORST decisions imaginable. (If the house has been abandoned for 50 years, maybe don't go inside? Just a thought.)
But there's actually a fascinating reason why so many of us enjoy being scared.
Why do we love a good scare? 🧠
When we encounter something frightening, our bodies can respond with a rush of adrenaline, a faster heartbeat, and heightened alertness. Even when we know we're watching a movie or walking through a staged haunted house, our brains can react to the scary experience.
The fun comes partly from knowing we're safe. We get the excitement of fear without necessarily facing the real danger. And when the scary moment passes? That wave of relief can feel pretty satisfying.
Of course, not everyone enjoys horror. Some people would rather watch a rom-com and sleep peacefully, thank you very much. And honestly, that's a perfectly reasonable life choice. 🤔
The Filipino art of a good ghost story
Here in the Philippines, we don't even need Hollywood to give us a fright. Sometimes all it takes is a relative saying, "May ikukuwento ako sa inyo..."
Suddenly, everyone's listening.
We have stories about mysterious figures on provincial roads, a figure splitting its body in half, sprouting wings, and flying into the night and things that supposedly happened to someone's cousin's neighbor's best friend's uncle. The details may be questionable, but the storytelling? Impeccable. 🤌🏻
And there's something special about sharing these stories. We laugh, argue about whether ghosts are real, and dare one another to walk down a dark hallway alone. It's a little bit of fear, a little bit of bonding, and a whole lot of dramatic reactions.
From spooky to cozy 💜
After all that excitement, it's nice to switch gears. Dim the lights, get comfortable, and settle into something less terrifying.
If you're ready to trade creepy shadows for a cozier atmosphere, try an evening wind-down with a few drops of Oleia Frankincense Oil on your skin or Bea Oleia Pure Frankincense Oil in your diffuser. It can bring a warm, grounding touch to the end of a fright-filled night. 👑
Because whether you're a horror fanatic or someone who sleeps with the lights on after watching one scary trailer (🙋🏻️), there's no shame in enjoying a little fright followed by a whole lot of comfort.
So, tell me: Are you the person who watches horror movies with your eyes wide open, or the one who spends the entire movie hiding behind a pillow?
No judgment... Well okay, maybe a little. 😝
Show me your bottle and I'll show you mine? 'Til next time! 👻
xo, L.
