Ikea isn't the first place you'd think of going if you wanted to have a spiritual experience. But when artist Benjamin Barron was designing his deck of Healing Cards, now available at Opening Ceremony, he inscribed them with tables, mirrors, and other minimalist furniture from the Scandinavian retailer. Ikea "enables self-awareness," Ben explains. "Its design is both neutral and recognizable." The Swedish words on the cards, meanwhile—hållfasthet, kärlek, klarhet—aren't pieces of furniture but states of mind, in this case, "strength," "love," and "clarity." Watch Ben's exclusive video to see the cards in action, and read his tips for using them below.
How to read a healing card: Ben's step-by-step guide
1. Pick a card (one for each day of the week).
2. Determine what the card means to you today.
3. Keep the card in your pocket, wallet, etc.
4. Find the card later.
5. Remember your intention.
6. Feel it.
7. Put the card back.
8. Have fun ☺
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