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An altar: something on which an offering is made, where reverence and mystery are made visible. In the midst of the ordinary, there is holy ground. Special spaces to pause, breathe, remember, set intention, give thanks, release, restore, recommit, celebrate. These are ancient rhythms, these practices of the spirit.
Altars are vessels
for calling forth the deepest stories
Veneration, meaning making, intention setting, remembrance, lamentation, altars hold all these human experiences, offering a container in which to hold them.
I work largely with old clock cases,
antique boxes and tins because they come with old stories. Metaphorical and symbolic found objects find space in these containers, shaping new stories of devotion, healing, and wisdom.
for calling forth the deepest stories
Veneration, meaning making, intention setting, remembrance, lamentation, altars hold all these human experiences, offering a container in which to hold them.
I work largely with old clock cases,
antique boxes and tins because they come with old stories. Metaphorical and symbolic found objects find space in these containers, shaping new stories of devotion, healing, and wisdom.
Grief Boxes
are meant to normalize, encourage and tend the pain of loss in all its forms.
As boxes, they offer the symbolism of containing the often-overwhelming emotions of grieving, even as they openly welcome them.
Each Grief Box is unique, and, I hope, beautiful, because beauty offers healing.
These boxes are meant as navigational tools for grieving. You can choose to include items of comfort or put your own things inside them. Grief boxes can include
-a vintage handkerchief for when the tears come
-a Tear Bottle to catch your tears, which has been an ancient and historical mourning tradition
-a seed packet of Forget-Me-Nots to plant
-chocolates and tea bags for comfort
-a peace crane for regrets, compassion or forgiveness
-a candle to help light your way through
I am glad to talk with you about creating a customized Grief Box.
are meant to normalize, encourage and tend the pain of loss in all its forms.
As boxes, they offer the symbolism of containing the often-overwhelming emotions of grieving, even as they openly welcome them.
Each Grief Box is unique, and, I hope, beautiful, because beauty offers healing.
These boxes are meant as navigational tools for grieving. You can choose to include items of comfort or put your own things inside them. Grief boxes can include
-a vintage handkerchief for when the tears come
-a Tear Bottle to catch your tears, which has been an ancient and historical mourning tradition
-a seed packet of Forget-Me-Nots to plant
-chocolates and tea bags for comfort
-a peace crane for regrets, compassion or forgiveness
-a candle to help light your way through
I am glad to talk with you about creating a customized Grief Box.
Contemporary Icons are works of art, wise teachers or tools for devotion.
