Spirited - A new talking stick made of drift wood

Spirited

This is carved from a piece of driftwood from the Big Bear Lake. Anchored by a powerful Selenite Wand. Selenite works to help you to bring light down from the higher realms into the physical body, to create personal transformation.It has a strong vibration that may open the crown
chakra and the soul star chakra. Selenite crystals are high vibration stones that will move your spiritual growth forward quickly. Also added some jet stones for protection during astral travel. This is a beautiful open hearted wand. Amazing Gift !!

Wood burning tattoos of tribal patterns

Small pieces f jet set for protection

Selenite wand anchor

Busy in my studio - Creating one of a kind talking stick / wand Sacred Art

Creative juice is flowing in my studio.... I can't stop creating. I have been working with deer antler this whole week and it is amazing !! Here are a few sacred pieces I made this week.

Most of the time, I picked out the stones or crystals that I am called to and the rest just falls into place.

The wisdom wand - This one is anchored by a pyrite with shells and metal beads

Clarity Wand- Crystal anchored with moonstones and jet bead chips

Protective Wand - Turquoise, clear quartz with crystals, black tourmaline and tiger's eye

Spirit of the Wind talking stick

Spirit of the Wind

This hand whittled talking stick embodied the spirit of the wind. The tattoos show the ever changing qualities of the wind. Anchored by a smoky quartz crystal which aids concentration and unlocks memory.The jingles clear the negative energy , rabbit fur brings the feminine and abundance.
A horse's mane brings perseverance and adds connection to the earth and to the spirits of the wind.

The 3 Breathe Practice

Whether you are a beginner or you have practiced meditation for a while, there are days that you will just walk pass your cushion and cannot get yourself to sit on it. I have many days like that, convincing myself I am too busy even for 5 minutes.

Well, I have adopted a 3 breathe practice in my daily life inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh. In his spiritual community, Plum village, they have a mindfulness bell that rings randomly throughout the day. When the bell rings, everyone pause and take a moment to come back to the present. My interpretation in my life, I will take 3 conscious breathe every so often to commit to staying present. For example, waiting in line at the bank, pumping gas, traffic jam, waiting to pick up my kids from school. There are many opportunities for us to take the advantage of slowing down and committing to staying present. 3 conscious breathe is all it takes, even sometimes, I will wonder off after the second breathe. 

Give it a try, it is 5 - 10 seconds of investment a day !!

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh