Re: Spiritual Health

LuellaMay, thanks for that link!

For those who live in the city and can't get to a camp fire, or trickling stream, -- to get the elements of Nature in their home they can do some of the following:

FIRE:
1- Himalayan Lamps (these are made from genuine Himalayan Salt), The FIRE aspect can be enjoyed from them. The glow they give off is beautiful.

2- Votive Candles throughout the home-- Himalayan votive candle holders are very soothing.

EARTH:

1- Bring in some flat Slate field stones to use as earthy trays for a shelf, table, or anywhere. You can glue felt to the bottom so they wont' scratch furniture. They bring the EARTH aspect to the home- and keep one focused on the Earth while stuck inside. It is really nifty when you can find a nice flat Field rock with some dried lichens on it.

2- Pinecones, wooden twig baskets, Houseplants, Terrariums, Dishes in the shapes of lillypads or Leaves are all nice ways to bring the Earth element into a home.


WATER:

1- Mirrors and crystals bring some degree of WATER to a home, but the nicest is a little fountain for your room. Hearing the water trickle is very soothing. You can also get a large glass bowl full of water and add floating candles to it as a table centerpiece. Beautiful and soothing in the dead of Winter!

AIR:

1- Bring in some Miniature windchimes and hang in certain areas-- Keep the rooms clear of obstructions so that air can flow freely throughout the home. Open a window when possible.

2- Play relaxing music-- Instrumentals using Wood instruments like pan flutes, etc.