Crafting Calm Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2013-04-16
Publisher(s): Viva Editions
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Summary

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 Biography

Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon, M.A., is an interfaith minister, spiritual director, workshop and retreat facilitator, and author of five books: Prayers for Healing (Conari Press, 1997); The Way We Pray: Prayer Practices from Around the World (Conari Press, 2001); A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads (co-author; Red Wheel/Weiser, 2002); One God, Shared Hope (Red Wheel/Weiser, 2003); and her latest, Prayers for Hope and Comfort (Conari Press, 2008). In 2000, Oman Shannon founded The New Story, a coaching and consulting business focused on helping people create deeper meaning in their lives. The former editor of three national magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, Oman Shannon also served as Director of Marketing for the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Her writing has appeared in publications including Utne Reader and Beliefnet.com; and her work has been featured in publications ranging from the Miami Herald to Spirituality and Health magazine. She has taught workshops at venues including California Pacific Medical Center’s Institute for Health and Healing and Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. In addition to being a certified life coach, Oman Shannon completed the three-year training program of the Spiritual Directors Institute at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California. A graduate of Smith College, Oman Shannon also holds an M.A. degree in Culture and Spirituality from Holy Names University. She is an ordained interfaith minister who graduated from Manhattan’s One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in 2010. Oman Shannon currently has the honor of serving as Spiritual Director of Unity Spiritual Center of San Francisco. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and 7-year-old daughter.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Crafting for Calm
Anointing Oils
Biblical Herb Garden
Spiritual Wisdom Wall Hanging
Sacred Bath Salts
Tabletop Meditation Fountain

Crafting for Clarity
Collage Treasure Map
Visual Journal
Personal Prayer Flag
Blessing Basket
Spiritual Toolbox

Crafting for Comfort
Portable Shrine
Prayer Shawl
Affirmation Blanket
Prayer Cards
Power Pouch

Crafting for Contemplation
Prayer Mat
Tray Sand Garden
Luminarias
Rock Cairn
Meditation Cushion

Crafting for Creation
Prayer Painting
Intention Beads
Inner Wisdom Doll
Icon
Messages in a Bottle

Crafting for Community
Talking Stick
Prayer Ribbon Weaving
Collage Mandala
Group Prayer Beads
Prayer Arrows

Crafting for Connection with Others
Thinking-of-You Candle
Prayer Pillow
Milagros Box
Homemade Bread Meditation
Prayer Rock

Crafting for Connection with Spirit
Prayer Outfit
Finger Labyrinth
Personal Holy Book
Tabletop Altar
Prayer Pot

Conclusion
Resource Section
Interview Subjects
Contributors
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index [TK]

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