How do you know if you’re on the right path? In my opinion, you’re actively using your unique strengths and gifts, and contributing value to the world around you. You’re figuring out what you love and what you’re good at. You’re actively managing your weaknesses to ensure they don’t block your journey.

Each of us is on our own spiritual journey on the way to what I call Serendipity. Serendipity is typically defined as a singular phenomenon wherein good things happen unexpectedly and unlooked for. I believe Serendipity to be more of a state of being rather than a happy, random accident. In other words, when you’re walking the path the Universe has set for you – good things happen.

It might not always be perfect, and it might not always be pretty, but you know when you’re on the right path, working to fulfill your purpose. You know by the effect you have on those around you. You know by the hard-won peace instilled in your heart.

I founded Scent & Stone as a brick-and-mortar business 5 years ago to help more people get their feet on that path. From meditation aids to Chakra alignment to holistic tarot readings, all my products and services are tools you can use along the way. Since 2021, the business has grown and diversified, with the help and support of many loyal customers, vendors, and partners.

About Scent & Stone

At the same time, we have built an active community, with events and classes taking place every week – and people utilizing our unique, shared spaces every day, including our indoor fairy garden, Alice’s Tearoom and the Zen Room.

My mission/vision is to provide a safe and happy, comfortable atmosphere for personal growth and holistic wellness and to help people get the tools they need to reach their goals.

About Jesse Fires

Growing up in the 70s, my family was very open to different spiritual beliefs and practices. I was conversant with my spirit guides, unconsciously practicing healing, and holding whole conversations with ghosts and spirits as a child. My mother got me my first tarot deck when I was 9.

Unfortunately, I had the experience of being spotlighted for the benefit of others. My gifts became a burden I couldn't carry, so I blocked them from my awareness. I didn’t nurture my gifts and walked a different path for many years. As an adult, I met someone who could see past the blocks and helped me find my way past them as well. I have dedicated myself ever since to learning more, and growing and harnessing my gifts.

Around the same time that I stepped back onto my path spiritually, I was also given the gift of mental perspective. Thanks to my youngest daughter, I was officially recognized as being "AuADHD". Prior to this I had assumed that everyone who ever told me I was broken, was correct. I assumed that I needed to spend all of my time fixing myself. Once I realized I was, in fact, a whole human in and of myself, everything changed. I stopped fighting and accepted myself and my gifts. I then began looking for/creating ways to share myself with the people who need me.

I have practiced Yoga since I was very small. I have always focused on day to day health rather than physical training. I wanted to share this perspective with people who have no experience with gentle and basic yoga. I studied with a Kundalini Master and became certified in Yoga instruction and Meditation Guidance.

As I was already healing with energy and crystals, the next logical step was a Reiki Master Teacher certification. Although my mental perspective, my spiritual guidance, and my teachers and mentors have all led me to work in a direction that is singularly my own, I find that getting certifications in established practices facilitates explanations and introductions.

Everything I study, everything I sell in the metaphysical shop, and all of the practices I follow are in the service of reaching the people who need me, replenishing their energy levels and helping them to find tranquility within themselves.

Like everybody else, my journey continues. By practicing my gifts, they continue to grow. By expanding my community, I am overcoming my own struggles. By nurturing this business, I am evolving into a new person, doing what I love, what I’m good at – and hopefully adding value to the world around me. I’m working towards Serendipity myself and hope to help you do the same!