release

 fragile strength talisman/release - mjd 2013

how deeply can you release?

there is a correlation, you know.

as much you can let go

is as deep and wide the well 

that can be filled. 

no, wait - 
there is no end to the filling, 
with release, 
you become limitless.

releasing leaves you open,

leaves you liberated,

leaves you vulnerable

and incredibly strong.

 fragile strength talisman/release - mjd 2013

release with an exhale

or

into the wind

the rain

flowing water

or an outgoing  tide.

as you eliminate

fear

anger

doubt

resentment

expectations

judgment

confusion

need for control

you are left with

yourself

in its most distilled

form.

you are left with 

love.

 fragile strength talisman/release - mjd 2013

love that is organic,

that grows 

and spreads

and connects us 

to all living things.

you are unlimited.

it began with a pouch

fragile strength talisman - mjd 2013

it began with the making of a pouch - 

thoughts of being able to keep that which you treasure close... but with the option of changing it, as our needs do not remain the same.

spiral carved into stone

the other side got a mandala.

to offer support on your way

i offer

wisdom (pearl)

clarity (crystal)

healing (ancient baltic amber)

balance - finding connection to earth and the infinite (stone)

connection to your inner voice (grey moonstone)

stitching and knotting and braiding - the necklace is made of linen, silk, cotton, muslin, with antique venetian glass beads and a few vesuvianite stones. 

a very meditative piece to make -