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Healing Beadwork by Susan H. Aguirre

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How to bring Healing & Spirit into Your Beadwork

I have always thought that creativity is one of the most direct connections to God/Goddess/Source/All-That-Is. It seems to be so much a part of the process of most art and craft work. But, perhaps you haven't really thought much about it? Would you like to learn more about really infusing your creations with helpful, positive, healing, spiritual energy? Here are some ways to do that:

Be aware of the space you use when you create your beadwork. That doesn't mean you need a spotless house, or a room dedicated to your craft. Keep things simple.

• Are you happy with your bead area? Your bead area could be wherever you happen to sit, but how about looking at the tray and tools that you use:
• Choose a color of tray that means healing or peace
• Make sure you are using tools that you like - tools that fit your hand. Don't just use your partner's cast-offs. Good tools create good jewelry and other beadwork pieces
• When using a tray or other work surface, set the stage for good vibes. I use a copy of my Reiki Healing symbols tucked underneath my tray liner. I have seen people line their tray with pictures of their family members, pets, friends. Use whatever brings happiness - that is spiritual and healing too!
• Put on some music that you love. It doesn't need to be highly spiritual either, just something that makes you feel good.
• Light a candle, burn some incense, anything to help create sacred space
• Say a prayer or make a dedication before starting. It doesn't need to be anything fancy - just speak from your heart. Dedication to joy, peace, healing, serenity, inspiration - anything!

Now that you are ready to bead, try to incorporate a meditative state of mind. Meditation is simple and natural. Here are some ways to do that:

• Be aware of your breathing. Each breath in ask for healing, peace, understanding, balance... With each breath out release any blocks to your healing, peace, understanding, balance...
• Count your beads. All numbers are good, but choose a sacred number to work into your beadwork object. Consider 3 and any number that becomes a 3 (12, 21...) or 9 (18, 81, 108...). For many people 7 is a very spiritual number as there are many references to 7 in the Bible.
• Along with counting, you can also incorporate repetition of a mantra, prayer, affirmation or a word that you want to work with. Om, Peace, Joy, Happiness, Healing, Love.
• Beyond counting - create a piece with a specific number of beads. Rosaries and Malas are created this way.
• Are you having trouble with finding something positive in your life? Dedicate your beadwork piece as a way to do some connection with your inner process. Work out your sadness, your hurt feelings, anything that is getting in your way.
• Be aware of the piece you are working on, use design, color, stones or crystals - whatever you would like to help express the connection to whatever your focus is.
• Be aware of when it is time to stop. Don't bead when you are tired. You can bead when you are crabby, but perhaps your focus then would be to release crabbiness *grin*.
• If you don't feel particularly "on" or connected - don't give up. Getting into the groove takes practice and patience. These things don't happen overnight. But if your practice is making you crazy - why do it?

The most important thing about bringing peace and healing into your beadwork is to follow your heart, your intuition, your quiet mind. Don't do these things because I told you to do it this way.... do things because you have a desire to create healing.

If you try even one of these suggestions I am sure you will find that your beadwork creations, even simple/humble pieces - will have that special something extra. People can feel positive energy and your item will be that much more beautiful if done with a peaceful, hopeful and happy heart.

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