simple shui
there is a story about a little tree.
{i know, i know. what's up with my tree theme. . .}
a fake little tree, rather, we bought nearly a decade ago in place of the traditionally big tree. as there were four wee bebe hands that loved nothing more than pulling down ornaments while that rather large christmas tree cascaded onto her side.
after a couple holiday celebrations with the small tree perched on a table, we transitioned back into a properly tall and full tree.
leaving me with a little spare tree.
i declared it "mine" and began curating meaningful ornaments. i never bought too many at once and usually purchased decorations in threes. over the years, my collection has grown. and when the time approaches to pull out our holiday bounty, i delight taking out my tree and its box of treats.
looking at the tree this morning, i reflected on how every single ornament means something. each ornament represents a snapshot of somewhere i've traveled, something i love, or an experience i had. there are stories and memories enveloped in this tree. and in all its 3-foot mighty glory, it generates abiding affection and superfluous joy for me.
well. just so happens this little tree is the epitome of good shui.
i love the tree. as i do each adornment i hang on it.
it is a positive affirmation because it beautifully reminds me of our blessings and abundance.
i have only wonderful associations with it.
nothing on it is broken or in need of repair.
and if everything on that tree had a voice and could talk to me, we would have a very lovely conversation.
every. single. thing in our home holds a specific memory or attachment, too. good or bad. and if something doesn't, it could mean we are unconsciously living with it. negative or "unconscious" things create feelings of stagnation around us. and a home full of things we are indifferent toward means we are missing out on some really nourishing joy.
we all deserve a personalized sanctuary. a place where what we see, hear, smell, feel, and taste delights us. it requires diligence as we must make meticulous choices, organize accordingly, and ignore sometimes what popular culture dictates as style.
what i know from my little spangled tree is when we afford ourselves this awareness, we discover joy embracing and supporting us. and with joy as a companion, my friends, we hold tremendous creative energy.
:: want a more complete shui checklist? read this. ::
