Crafting Calm

Author : Maggie Shannon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 193674046X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Calm written by Maggie Shannon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As our world has become increasingly dependent on technology, and our Western societies have become woefully “Crackberried”— to use the title of a recent documentary on the emotional and social pitfalls of our too-wired ways—an intriguing phenomenon is occurring: There is an increasing amount of interest in returning to some of the simpler arts that were neglected or left behind with the onslaught of technology. Artisans and everyday crafters are finding a renewed satisfaction in making something with their own hands; some are even communicating about the inherent physical- and mental-health benefits found in handwork—and, even more than that, they are framing their handwork as meditation or spiritual practice. In today’s sophisticated and pluralistic society, people are more aware than ever that spiritual practice can be defined more expansively—and the popularity of books focusing on alternative spiritual practices demonstrate that readers are hungry for new (or ancient) ways of enhancing their inner lives. In Crafting Calm the author will explore these new forms of creative spiritual practice and the benefits they provide. The format of With Shannon's book will itself be creative, a rich “potpourri approach” that weaves together interviews, historical facts, projects for readers to do themselves, quotations, and suggested resources. Crafting Calm will serve as an inspirational resource guide to a broad assortment of spiritual practices gathered from the global arts-and-crafts communities, as well as from people who don’t consider themselves artists but who have adopted creatively expressive forms of spiritual practice. While there have been a few books published focusing on a particular form of creative spiritual practice (Skylight Paths, for example, has published books on beading as a spiritual practice; painting as a spiritual practice; and using clay as a spiritual practice), no one has yet explored the breadth of possibilities for creative spiritual practices contained in Crafting Calm.

Author : Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher : Beaming Books
ISBN 13 : 1506466699
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Calm written by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and published by Beaming Books. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mindfulness is a powerful practice to help kids find calm in the midst of everyday stress--but how to make it accessible and fun? In Crafting Calm: Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulness through fun and easy exercises, quizzes, crafts, and activities, with the goal of learning a deeper sense of calm, peace, joy, and connection to the world around them, all while improving emotional intelligence, boosting self-esteem, and reducing anxiety. Perfect for kids to do alone or with the help of an adult, the activities in Crafting Calm will have kids playing, tinkering, creating, and doodling their way to peaceful, balanced minds.

Author : Maggie Shannon
Publisher : Cleis Press
ISBN 13 : 1936740400
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Calm written by Maggie Shannon and published by Cleis Press. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wired, wild world, it is harder than ever to shut out noise and busyness in order to truly calm yourself, but in Crafting Calm, a D.I.Y. guide to peace of mind, you'll find inspiring ideas for how to do exactly that through a wide range of creative exercises. In this book, author Maggie Oman Shannon explores crafts and creativity as a practice with enormous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. By immersing ourselves in a craft with intention and mindfulness, we can quiet those voices around us and in us—we can enter sacred stillness. Through revealing interviews, personal stories, and forty suggested activities, the author shows how creative processes can become spiritual practices. Whether you're an aspiring artist, longtime craftsperson, or someone who has never set foot in a craft-store (yet!), you'll find something in Crafting Calm to inspire you. Crafts and how-to ideas include contemplation candles, visual journals, prayer shawls, collage mandalas, intention beads, finger labyrinths, personal prayer flags, spiritual toolkits, and tabletop altars. Features inspired craft ideas from luminaries such as Angeles Arrien, Mary Ann Radmcher, Shiloh Sophia McCloud, Sister Marianne Heib, May Ann Brussat, and many more.

Author : Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1506465269
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Calm written by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2020 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Crafting Calm: Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulness through fun and easy exercises, crafts, and activities, with the goal of learning a deeper sense of calm, peace, joy, and connection to the world around them, all while improving emotional intelligence, boosting self-esteem, and reducing anxiety"--

Author : Maggie Oman Shannon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1632280396
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Gratitude written by Maggie Oman Shannon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a fast-paced world where we are pestered from all sides with siren calls to constantly strive for something more, something better, something new, rather than find ways to stay grateful for the abundance and blessings already present in our own lives. In Crafting Gratitude, Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon believes that crafting for us and those we love can be used as a meditative practice to appreciate the incredible, overflowing richness of life. Each meditative craft, from novice to expert, is infused with stories like how Gratitude Bundles can represent prosperity and physical health, Spirit Houses from Southeast Asia can be a symbol of a happy home, a Values Bracelet can help you reinforce your best professional traits, or Flower Mandalas can be an affirmation of nature. With other crafts involving aromatherapy, journaling, dream catchers, and a variety of household items, anyone can invigorate their own lives with Crafting Gratitude for family, health, prosperity, the Divine, and much more. Accompanied by a carefully curated list of recommended reading, helpful websites, and how-to guides, these forty practices will resonate with and prompt you to begin, or continue, exploring gratitude.

Author : Maggie Oman Shannon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1632280507
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crafting Love written by Maggie Oman Shannon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” –Vincent Van Gogh As the future unfolds before us, it seems people are getting busier, more distracted, and less connected to the physical and spiritual world. This can be especially problematic for our relationships, as love is something that just does not magically exist on its own. Love must be cultured, tended, and cared for as if it were a special garden unlike any other. Whether you desire to foster, encourage remembrance, or express gratitude for the love you feel toward the known and unknown in your life, it can be done through the practice of mindfulness and crafting. Crafting Love is filled with thematic chapters meant to inspire your own journey in your expression of love, whether you build an “I Love You…” notebook for your partner, Anytime Valentines for your friends and mentors, a Conversation Starter Table Cloth for your family, Portable Place Shrines for natural places and animals, an “I Am” Affirmation Mandala for yourself, or a Rhythm Painting for the Divine. With the help of a few uplifting friends along the way, Maggie Oman Shannon will help launch your exploration for your love of materials, love of the process, and love of everything and everyone around you through creating transcendent, one-of-a-kind projects with your own hands and heart.

Author : Jacinta Sagona
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645672913
Total Pages : 549 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Easiest Kids’ Crafts Ever written by Jacinta Sagona and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform Everyday Materials into Effortless, Cute Crafts! Turn your bin of ordinary crafting supplies into a day of happy, colorful fun! Jacinta Sagona’s 60 charming crafts use simple materials you already have at home in new ways to captivate your little ones’ imaginations for hours. These craft ideas will help children of all ages tap into their creative tendencies by encouraging experimentation, spontaneity and mindfulness. Your kids will love the helpful step-by-step photos and variety of projects, ranging from sweet animals and decorative wall hangings to handmade toys and games, and you will love how easy the projects are to set up (with minimal cleanup!). Let them put recycled cardboard and common craft paper to good use with unique crafts like a Paper Lantern Garden and a Pom-Pom Blowing Unicorn. Watch them delight in toys and painting activities like Stained-Glass Windows and a Musical Guitar. Introduce them to the practice of mindfulness with calming projects like Gratitude Mini-Piñatas, Guatemalan Worry Dolls and Yarn Hearts. Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers and babysitters, this book is a treasure trove of super simple ideas you can dive into anytime you are looking for an art project for the kids. You’ll love bonding with them and witnessing their budding imaginations!

Author : Mehmet BARUK
Publisher : Mehmet BARUK
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Whispers of The Earth written by Mehmet BARUK and published by Mehmet BARUK. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whispers of The Earth: Exploring the Power of Herbal Remedies is an enlightening journey into the ancient and enchanting world of herbalism. This book is a rich tapestry that intertwines traditional practices, modern scientific understanding, and diverse cultural insights. It pays homage to the profound wisdom of historical figures like Ibn Sina, Hildegard of Bingen, and Hakeem Luqman, whose ancient texts and teachings provide a bridge between the past and the present. The book also explores Native American and Turkish herbal traditions, acknowledging the contributions of Alma R. Hutchens, Erol Eti, and Osman Bayatli, as well as the classical Kampo texts from China and Japan. This work strives to blend the historical with the contemporary, the anecdotal with the empirical, and the mystical with the practical. It spans various cultures, philosophies, and times, converging on the path of natural healing. The first chapter, "Alchemy of Earth: Unveiling Herbal Magic," is an initiation into the mystical and practical aspects of herbalism, where each leaf, root, and flower holds a story of healing and magic. The book invites readers on a journey through time, across continents, and into the heart of herbal lore, emphasizing a path of healing, understanding, and respect for the natural world. By Mehmet BARUK

Author : Annabel Wrigley
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1617450685
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We Love to Craft Christmas written by Annabel Wrigley and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make this Christmas extra special with the homemade decorations and one-of-a-kind gifts featured in this kid-friendly crafting guide. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—and that means it’s time to get crafty. This book will teach you how to make 17 of the cutest things you’ve ever seen. Decorate your home with fun and festive handmade Christmas stockings, wreaths, ornaments, advent calendars and more. Plus, give your family and besties something they can't find at the mall. All you need is paper or fabric!

Author : Lauren Leone
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000092208
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Craft in Art Therapy written by Lauren Leone and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craft in Art Therapy is the first book dedicated to illustrating the incorporation of craft materials and methods into art therapy theory and practice. Contributing authors provide examples of how they have used a range of crafts including pottery, glass work, textiles (sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and quilting), paper (artist books, altered books, book binding, origami, and zines), leatherwork, and Indian crafts like mendhi and kolam/rangoli in their own art and self-care, and in individual, group, and community art therapy practice. The book explores the therapeutic benefits of a range of craft materials and media, as well as craft’s potential to build community, to support individuals in caring for themselves and each other, and to play a valuable role in art therapy practice. Craft in Art Therapy demonstrates that when practiced in a culturally sensitive and socially conscious manner, craft practices are more than therapeutic—they also hold transformational potential.