Handwoven Transformation Scarves

Here are two handwoven scarves. Both were hurried stash projects. Read: I really want to get rid of this yarn and I really don’t care what the cloth turns out to be… Not the best attitude, I admit. But fortunately, I truly enjoyed weaving each of these.

It’s because I had fun weaving these projects that they worked out so well. And that’s why I call them transformation scarves. When our attitudes transform, so do the things in our lives.

What started out as no-purpose cloth turned out to be on-purpose cloth. The soft blue and white scarf warms a woman who didn’t have a scarf. And the red/green one is a Xmas gift for a friend. (Yes, Xmas. It is July after all. Gotta get hoppin’.)

The point is, when we undertake things with good feelings, or can change a negative attitude to a positive one, any project works out for the best. It may not be what we expected, but it will have a purpose and we’ll feel good about it.

What better transformation is there?

Centering Practice

Harp meditation to re-connect you with your true center – a place of calm, peace, stability and pure joy. Give yourself the gift of “calm” that is not dependent on outward circumstances, people or events. This centered state is the true meaning of serenity. Get there using this meditation, and you will be able to bring yourself back at any time, living more and more consciously in this peaceful place that is always within you.

Gratitude

 

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Instrument: Brio – Red Cedar Concert Ukulele

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1. I feel gratitude
For my life in God the good.
(x2)

 

2. I appreciate
Being one with all there is.
(x2)

 

3. In my growing truth,
I love others as they are.
(x2)

 

4. I sing joyfully
And I offer thanks and praise.
(x2)

 

Repeat 1.

 

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Crystal L. Howe: And so It Is, Vol. 1

Boomerang

I wrote this song for the first annual Purposeful Acts of Kindness Week in my community. In conjunction with
Earth Rhythms Drums & Percussion,
The Reading Eagle, local radio and television stations, and other organizations and individuals, Unity of Reading, Center for Spiritual Growth and Positive Living chose the week of May 13-19, 2012 to focus on at least one daily “random” (but on purpose) act of kindness. The week was a success, raising awareness of the importance of kindness and encouraging people to both give and receive kindness easily and gratefully.

This song has evolved, before and since this performance, but the lyrics and mp3 below are from the Mother’s Day performance at Unity. 🙂

Boomerang – Lyrics

Instrument: Lady – Tenor Flea ukulele

Refrain:
Be ye kind
Lighten the mind
Of someone else
And bring good feelings to yourself!
Be ye kind
And you will find
Your kindness comes back to you!

1. And if you wonder if it helps
Try kindness and see!
You make a difference in every way
Believe, believe!
Refrain:

2. Just give a smile or open a door
It doesn’t have to cost, but means much more!
With every kindness you are blessed
You release pain and stress!
And like the shining of a star
Your kindness reaches far! So

Refrain 2:
Be ye kind
Lighten the mind
Of someone else
And bring good feelings to yourself!
Be ye kind
And you will find
Your kindness comes back
It always comes back
Multiplied To you!

Grounding Relaxation Meditation

This harp improvisation will take you from stress to calm in 8 minutes. Enjoy the comforting sound of the harp as you get in touch with your roots, your foundation to the physical world we live in. Grounding will help you be more present in the world, to enjoy the moment and be unshakable at your core.

What is ZPoint?: Part 2

ZPoint is relaxing, meditative, authentic and manifesting. What is ZPoint? Part 1 explains these points. But ZPoint is even more than that.

5. ZPoint is non-judgmental.

In ZPoint we learn not to judge our thoughts and feelings. We learn not to see things as good or bad, but just to observe them. If we don’t like how they
are, we have the chance to clear and change them. But initially we let go of all judgements about our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and circumstances. This
is very freeing.

6. ZPoint is allowing.

ZPoint is all about allowing. We learn to allow our desires into our lives. ZPoint will never bring us harm or negativity. And it won’t take anything away
that we need. It always works in our best interest. However, in order to see results, we need to allow ZPoint to work for us.

Even though ZPoint works subconsciously, we can still resist it. Our only job is to repeat the cue word and to allow the process to work. Maybe this is
why Grant Connolly suggests “yes” as a cue word. This way we say yes to the process and allow it to work for us.

7. ZPoint means letting go.

ZPoint helps us let go of and clear away the things that don’t feel good in our lives. In clearing and releasing negative feelings, we also release all
thoughts, beliefs, emotions, assumptions, memories, attitudes, etc. that are attached to them.

We keep our memories, but they no longer have a negative effect on how we see ourselves and our lives. By letting go, we allow ourselves to experience life
as good – very good.

ZPoint is very simple. It’s so simple that some people find it boring or too good to be true. However, ZPoint works for everyone who is willing to try it
and who persists in believing they can have something better than what they’re feeling now.

For more information from Grant Connolly, the creator of ZPoint, please visit ZPoint for Peace at
www.zpointforpeace.com

What is ZPoint?: Part 1

ZPoint is not a brand new process. However, it may be unfamiliar to many. This article will briefly explain what ZPoint is.

1. ZPoint is self-awareness.

ZPoint means becoming self-aware. To practice ZPoint, we need to be aware of how we really feel about things. We don’t need to become aware of that truth
on our own. The process brings out our true feelings. ZPoint promotes authentic self-awareness.

2. ZPoint is meditation.

ZPoint is a meditative process. It’s been said that prayer is talking; meditation is listening. Assuming that’s true, ZPoint puts us into a receptive and
meditative state.

This is not a hypnotic state. We stay awake and aware throughout ZPoint, unless we fall asleep. But it is a meditative, listening way of being. We simply
observe what’s going on within and around us.

This is meditation at its finest. It can take years of practicing traditional meditation techniques to achieve this observant state. But with ZPoint it’s
possible in a matter of minutes.

3. ZPoint is manifestation.

ZPoint helps us let our desires take shape in our world. Manifestation means making the invisible or imagined, visible. ZPoint involves manifestation because
it brings positive things into our lives.

When we learn ZPoint, we use the healing program. This is just a series of statements that tell our subconscious mind how to respond to ZPoint. In this
program, we tell the subconscious mind to “affect the highest possible outcome by this clearing.” This means ZPoint will manifest only the best for us.

4. ZPoint is relaxing.

ZPoint is a wonderful way to relax. It naturally slows down the mind, releases stress, and increases feelings of well-being. When we feel good, we’re relaxed.
And when we’re relaxed, we feel good. ZPoint is a simple and effective way to truly relax.

Stay tuned for part 2 of this article! Meanwhile, please visit Grant Connolly’s ZPoint for Peace website at
www.zpointforpeace.com

Lifeweaving

We weave our lives in silence:
We weave our lives in sound.
We weave our lives with what
We choose to spread around.

There may be unexpected threads;
We could make a mistake.
But every day in each small way,
The choice is ours to make.

We weave our lives in laughter;
We weave our lives in love.
We weave our lives below,
But all connect above.

We weave our lives in silence;
We weave our lives in sound.
We weave our lives with what
We choose to spread around…