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| Sometimes we need a little reminder of how passionate we feel about something-or a nudge to dig deep for the courage to go after our heart's desire.
This little activity will produce a tangible reminder of whatever goal you are currently working toward. You will need some cardstock or light cardboard (such as a cereal box) cut to a 31/2 x 21/2 inch size, glue stick, magazines, or other source of images, and a piece of wide packing tape. You will also need a red candle. Spend some time searching through your images for those that resonate with your goal. Center yourself and focus on what you want to achieve. Now light the candle and, while it burns, begin creating a small collage on your card. After you're satisfied that it reflects your passion and that it encourages you toward that passion, cover it with a piece of wide packing tape to protect it. Carry it with you. Laurel Reufner Holiday lore: Today is the Buddhist Needle Memorial. On this day, as part of the principle of endless compassion espoused by the Buddhist faith for all sentient and nonsentient beings, all the sewing needles that have been retired during the year are honored. That is, needles are brought to the shrine and pushed into a slab of tofu that rests on the second tier of a three-tiered altar. Priests sing sutras to comfort the needles and heal their injured spirits. |
