The Tranquility of Wind Songs: Eco-friendly Chimes & Gongs
May 7, 2010 – 12:52 pm by MarinaHanes
The wind is a powerful source of energy, which can be used for many purposes including music. So instead of being connected to your iPod all of the time, you can put your mind at ease with the simple melodies of wind chimes. In Feng Shui, well-tuned chimes are considered to detract from negative sounds such as cars, skateboarders, etc. According to early folklore, chimes were hung in doorways to ward off evil spirits. Regardless of your reasoning for hanging wind chimes, there are eco-friendly ones and even gongs that can add peace and harmony to your environment.
A wind gong can compliment your inside or outside décor, because there are freestanding and suspended designs. The desk or table gongs have more of a formal presence, which makes them perfect for boardrooms, offices and entryways. Sounding the gong might even make you feel like an important emperor. Hanging wind gongs can add harmony to a gazebo, carport, verandah or entranceway as long as they don’t interfere with the walkways. Weather-resistant ones are more durable, and you will be able to maintain your home’s Zen appeal all year long.
It seems like so many products can be made from bamboo and wind chimes can too. Bamboo wind chimes can create a tranquil mood in your garden and allow for more feathered guests if you choose a birdhouse chime. The thick-walled bamboo allows for a deeper sound similar to that of drums or the sound of rain falling. Can you imagine how relaxed you would feel?
These types of eco-friendly chimes will last from season to season, and you will be able to enjoy the calming melodies whether you’re inside or outside. If you do decide to hang a chime indoors, place it near a window that you like to have open during the warmer weather. With wind chimes, reconnecting with nature and drowning out those negative sounds can be an enchanting experience!
