When I was a little girl, I used to watch my grandmother rub her feet every night before bed. She would warm a few drops of oil between her palms, then gently massage her soles in slow, circular motions. The air filled with the soothing scent of lavender and peppermint. “Your feet carry your whole life,” she would whisper. “Take care of them, and they will take care of you.”

Long before spas and aromatherapy became popular, people in traditional households understood the power of touch and natural oils. The feet, in many ancient cultures, were believed to be the gateway to balance and energy. Massaging them with essential oils was a way to calm the mind, support circulation, and encourage restful sleep. Today, science may explain some of these effects, but the heart of this practice remains the same — a loving ritual that reconnects body and spirit.