A dear friend of mine gave me a spirit rattle a few years ago. I tucked it into a favorite hand blown glass bowl along side my collection of heart shaped rocks and other special sight soothers. It rests on a cupboard next to my bedroom door.
Little did I know that it would be the placement by the door that would prove to be most crucial to the power of this little rattle.
More times than I can count I’ve had rough days like today and coming home and heading in to get my slippers, I pick up that little rattle and give it a shake. The sound is a way to shift what is inside my heart out into the world. It feels good to see and touch and listen to something given to me by a friend and remember no matter what, I am loved.
Thanks Cindy!!
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March 9th, 2016 at 5:07 pm
What a great idea–having a tangible object that can help you to shift your mood!
March 9th, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Oh the power of the rattle.
Loving hugs to you.
March 9th, 2016 at 5:22 pm
I hear ya! 😉
March 9th, 2016 at 5:27 pm
The power of sound and touch and thoughts of someone special!
March 9th, 2016 at 5:28 pm
What a wonderful way to reflect on a less than perfect day.
March 9th, 2016 at 5:30 pm
That is so neat! I like the “special sight soothers”.
March 9th, 2016 at 5:32 pm
I’ve never heard of a spirit rattle, but it sounds like a valuable thing to have.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:21 pm
I have a little collection of interesting rocks and sea shells that I keep on the windowsill over my kitchen sink. I find them soothing when facing the unwanted chore of doing dishes, or when just getting a drink of water.
I also liked the phrase “special sight soothers.”
March 9th, 2016 at 7:50 pm
I have a toad rattle like your heart one – given to me last year on my 50th by a dear friend. Mine sits on my kitchen counter. I am glad to know of yours.
March 10th, 2016 at 2:48 pm
That is a beautiful gift. I love the idea of having a welcoming bowl, treasures to soften your day. Lovely.