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Yarn Bomb mandala pattern

Posted on December 4, 2017 by admin

Upcycle your old CD’s with this yarn bomb project. The pattern is not exact because you can add your own creative stitches, beads, bobbles or designs, but this is the basic idea: Size H hook leftover or stash yarn 2 … Continue reading →

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Fall Equinox, Kali, and birth

Posted on September 23, 2015 by admin

A new project I want to explore this year is to enjoy the procession of the sun, moon and stars and find the stories, myths and symbolism behind them. I will preference the stories from the Bible and Hindu mythology … Continue reading →

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Indra’s net

Posted on December 1, 2014 by admin

The story and some links about Indra’s net. A traditional Buddhist and Hindu story. Far, far away, in the abode of the great god Indra, king of heaven, hangs a wondrous vast net, much like a spider’s web in intricacy … Continue reading →

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Taj Mahal 3D Puzzle 1077 pieces

Posted on November 2, 2014 by admin

I found the 3D Taj Mahal puzzle at a thrift store. I love puzzles so I purchased. I looked for a tutorial to make this puzzle easier, and there wasn’t one. So here it is for someone else.

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Filling the hole in your life

Posted on April 9, 2014 by admin

I found a quote that I want to remember. From Goethe: It is the nature of grace always to fill spaces that have been empty. I heard it in the context of grief and loss. We must be with the … Continue reading →

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Welcome all thoughts and feelings

Posted on September 14, 2013 by admin

The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd … Continue reading →

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Find me at home anytime here.

Posted on September 10, 2013 by admin

Welcome friends. My homepage is a blog so look around. You can see some of the things I do and love. You may follow the crochet patterns or use the nature mandalas freely for educational purposes. As a favor for … Continue reading →

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Metaphor – Economics and spiritual practice

Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin

Earthly economics are very efficient. A baby only takes up enough space in mom’s womb to grow properly and not much extra. When one mails a package, one uses only the size of box needed to ship the item and … Continue reading →

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Metaphor – wrong number

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

Last Sunday the phone rang as we were getting ready for church. It turned out to be a wrong number. The woman on the other end waited long enough to get the information on how she had misdialed before she … Continue reading →

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Metaphor: tennis ball in the dryer

Posted on November 26, 2012 by admin

I bought a used coat that is a really high quality brand, and the coat was in great condition. I felt blessed to have found it. I wanted to wash it before I wore it. The instructions were to wash … Continue reading →

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