I've had a long, bad habit of holding
onto things. Past hurts and failures, bad memories, pretty much
anything negative. And control. I always want to be in control,
even when I know it's not possible. I even hold onto material
things, like cloths that I think I'll be able to get back into one
day. When I come across them again, it just reminds me that I
haven't been able to lose the weight yet. I've even started holding
onto my bead stash. During a visit at local bead shop, my husband
saw a notice that they have a swap meet once a quarter. He told me I
should gather some of my beads and bring them to the next one. I
said “I don't have any beads that I can swap with.” He just
stood there looking at me, with this look on his face that said
“Seriously! Yes.....you do.”
So the wellness word (or combination of
words) I have chosen is Let Go. It is a combination of words I have
been thinking about a lot lately and when I saw Tracy Statler's call
for a Wellness Word Jewelry Challenge last month, I knew that I
wanted to be included.
I have another bad habit of analysing
everything, so I had to do some research on Let Go.
And I found two wonderful websites
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/40-ways-to-let-go-and-feel-less-pain/,
and
http://www.thenakedelephant.net/2011/09/let-go-surrender-taste-freedom/
which were exactly what I needed and inspired my jewelry piece for
the challenge.
I had seen a talisman necklace at the a
fore mentioned bead shop and decided on a similar style for my
necklace.
For the focal, I used a Buddha bead I had bought at the bead shop, along with some lampwork beads made by Ellen Dooley, strung on waxed linen. At the end I added a Vintaj brass leaf, stamped with Let Go and hammered, a Vintaj brass leaf that I had patina-ed with salt and vinegar, a lovely ceramic gear made by Karen Totten, a couple of gemstone tear drops, an old key and various glass beads.
So, I've decided to go pack up those old cloths and take them to the DAV. I'm also going through my beads stash and I'm going to the next swap meet at the bead shop. I'm also letting go of my fear of learning new things and I've signed up for a bronze metal clay class at the end of the month.
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Please visit the other participates blogs to see their Wellnes Word Challenge creations.
You are very brave indeed. Thanks for sharing. Wasn't this a powerful challenge?
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary Anne! Yes, I agree. This was a very powerful challenge.
DeleteLetting go can be tough. This past year I started decluttering my house, room by room. I am still not done! But I understand what you mean by letting go, letting go of stuff in our thoughts and cluttering our lives. Sounds like you are already on the road in the right direction:) I really love the talisman necklace you created with your word!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanette! I've decided it's going to be baby steps for me. Just take it one day at a time.
DeleteAmazing post and equally amazing necklace - it's superb! Letting go is never an easy thing to do,...what a huge step. My hat's off to you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so honest in your post. That is one of the same things I have been chanting to myself, Just let it go, just let it go. Your piece is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI really like your design. (Buddha fan here.) If it's any comfort to you, I'd have trouble letting go of beads too.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all..LOVE your design...I am going to have to try my hand at those type of necklaces...Secondy...love your words for the year...Letting Go will allow new experiences into your life...what leaves will be replaced with something even richer...how wonderful! All of those surprises waiting for you once you release what you have now...
ReplyDeleteI love the earthy, spiritual nature of your necklace! Definitely resonates with me. Love your bead choices the knotting and the waxed linen cord. One of my very favorite materials to work with myself!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great message! I think that I am with you on the need to let go. My studio is going to be featured on hoarders (if they had a Bead Hoarders spin off I would be on it for sure!). I like that this is not so much a word as a directive. Let go of negativity. Let go of those things holding you back. Let go of excess. I have no doubt that you will not only let go of a lot that is holding you back but you will make room for new changes and opportunities in your life. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteKym, I just went back and read your post again. It really hit home for me. Let go is a powerful phrase. I have been working on my closet. That is where I need it! It is not a pleasurable process. I love the design you chose to represent your word, it's really cool. I'm so glad you are working on cleaning out and swapping. You definitely inspired me! Thanks for participating.
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace -- and I think you and I have a LOT in common!
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