Soothing Sounds

Some of you may know that this blog is part of a larger vision ... a website that is a center of all things about caring. Very, very soon, Boheez.com will be launching and this blog will be integrated into it.  We will include resources (many recommended by you), as well as great gifts that show you care ... for yourself, others and the world around us.  Sometimes, we've been lucky enough to find a single product can scratch all three itches.

Wind chimes happen to be one of my favorite gifts to give, either for special occasions or "just because."  I can choose from a larger chime (like the 26" long Ode to Joy) or a smaller 12" precious stone chime (to the right). Both chimes are made by Woodstock Chimes in upstate New York.  If you've been in any garden store recently, you know that wind chimes are everywhere.  Sadly, no matter how beautiful they all are, some just don't sound that good.

And that's what sets Woodstock Chimes apart.  Founded by a Grammy award winning musician, each and every one of their chimes are tuned with precision.  There's not an off note among them.  And, Woodstock sets a high standard for social responsibility as well (a topic for another post!)

Well crafted (mine has lasted more than 10 years under an eave), they are a delight.  For me, hearing a chime is a trigger for relaxation -- I'm transported to a place where everything is calm. It's also a memory -- my mother loved wind chimes as well.  We all need something that can take us to a better place, where we can feel grounded and free from the burdens of the day.  Mine is a wind chime.  What's yours?