Woven and stitched with hope.
needle in, food
needle out, shelter
. . . in, warm
. . . out, safe
Over and over, stitched into a woven sun. Prayer cloth.
Today is moonday with a waxing moon in the watery sign of Cancer, the perfect time to sow seeds. Any seeds -- garden seeds or seeds of hope, it doesn't matter. They will grow well if you plant them today, I'm almost certain.
The sign of Cancer rules the lungs and the digestive system. It is a restless time because our emotions come to the forefront now. Things that we've held deep inside seem to find their way out now and that's OK if you remember that sometimes it's better to allow our emotions their space rather than suppress them for the sake of control and normalcy. Think of the stress our bodies hold when we keep it in.
Both bronchial and digestive issues can be aggravated now but treatments are also more effective at this time. There is a known connection between emotional stress and asthma or indigestion, and many of us have experienced it. I know I have. I guess the best advice here is to allow it but don't go looking for it.
Cancer is a nurturing time when you want to feed people, to hold them, and make them feel warm and safe. And I dearly hope that is being accomplished this very moment.
hopefully, people all over the world are planting seeds of hope. wonderful red sun prayer cloth.
ReplyDeletelove your prayer cloth.Perfect for stitching on while watching the T.V. and all the hope that's needed.
ReplyDeleteDeanna, YES and thank you!
ReplyDeleteHelen, thank you. Stitching on it actually makes me feel like I'm doing SOMETHING. It brings out the best in us, maybe?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful prayer cloth. I will plant some hope seedlings too. All for Japan - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteNat, may our seedlings grow and thrive! Thanks, it's sort of what I'm focusing on, sewing-wise, I'm thinking this is the under-layer of something else . . . we'll see.
ReplyDeleteA prayer cloth is a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteI have been feeling sensitive/saddened for the people
of Japan...
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Your prayer cloth is beautiful, very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarie, it's good therapy, as stitching often is. I know you know that.
ReplyDeleteDeb, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this cloth and the sentiments behind it. How lovely.
ReplyDeleteShishi
Shishi, thank you. It put itself together and then beckoned me to put the words into it.
ReplyDeletea prayer cloth. yes! prayers stitched in. woven through. creating wholeness. this is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe -- yes, wholeness. I love that.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Jude.
ReplyDeletewonderful. stitched prayer, woven prayer. i like this so much. i'm new here, will look around.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Velma -- the prayer cloth has been hanging for several days now. Every day I go out to look at it and re-affirm my hope.
ReplyDeleteYour red sun is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMorna, thanks -- I have fallen in love with the idea of the sun being red. Like people, I guess it can be all colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm new here too. Interesting post; I too like the red woven sun.
ReplyDeletestitchinglife, thanks -- the red sun has been sending its hope and love for nearly a month. It's endured wind, snow and rain. And the Japanese people are still enduring.
ReplyDeleteI love the amount of information you are able to give us so gently. About the sign of cancer. About planting with the moon. About your prayers for Japan.
ReplyDeleteThe red circle is gorgeous.
Judy, the wind is still carrying red sun's prayers and wishes for the people of Japan to be well and safe. At first I thought red sun would hang outside for maybe a month, but it's gone past that time. I think it's still needed . . . and thank you.
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