Sara left these Heart Strings for me. The card that came with says: “This whimsical string of beads and charms will bring peace, harmony and abundance into your life. Hang the string by a door so the movement in and out of your home will stir the bell and cause it to ring.

Each charm and bead has symbolism:

Donut – the continuity of life

Leaf – abundance and success

Bear – strength and courage

Hand – faith and sincerity

Heart – affection

The Bell – focus of the mind

I believe in the power of positive thinking – in having the vision of what we would like our lives and our everydays to be like. Vision can be a powerful tool. When we know what we want in our lives, we do a better job of making the choices that help get us there as well as saying no to those things that are not part of what we want.

I look at this Heart String and remember the giver as well as what each charm and bead symbolizes. It helps to remind me what is important – focus, affection, faith and sincerity, strength and courage. When those things are the focus, abundance and success are mine. The continuity of life – the circle of life – a reminder that this earthly life is not all there is.

My Heart Strings are hanging in my office across from my morning reading chair and by the sliding door to my back yard. I see it when I am quiet at the start of the day and think on those things it represents. The string is stirred by the movement through that door – a reminder during my work day. And – it is pretty on the wall – it brings to mind the friend who gave it – heart strings from one to another.

**note added…several have emailed me asking about where to purchase. These are made by Susan Walters, susan.walters@gmail.com . She will make custom strings as well.