Spreading the Fun

Linda here... I wanted to share some photos with you from recent prayer flag workshops that I have led.  It is good the share the process with others as they delve into the (often) new territory of creating flags.  Fun was had by all!

I will share more flags with you after the upcoming July workshop, too.

Prayer Flag Workshop

Prayer Flag Workshop

On a lovely summer Sunday, I taught a Creative Circle workshop to introduce the idea of flag making to others.  A wonderfully inventive afternoon was had by all!  Please visit my blog to read more about our experience and see more flags.

Flags drying....

 Posted by Linda A. Miller

Remembering Them

“So don't be frightened, dear friend, if a sadness confronts you larger than any you have ever known, casting its shadow over all you do. You must think that something is happening within you, and remember that life has not forgotten you; it holds you in its hand and will not let you fall. Why would you want to exclude from your life any uneasiness, any pain, any depression, since you don't know what work they are accomplishing within you?"

---Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

Linda Miller here, this flag is shared in honor of the recent tragedy... see more on my blog.

More from the OMA Exhibit

Linda here, thought I would share more photos from the Prayer Flag Project exhibit at OMA from yesterday's visit.  Hope you get a chance to see it!

Safe

May we all feel safe and protected... has gone to the Oceanside Museum of Art for the Prayer Flag Project.  See Linda Miller's blog for more on her flag.

Still time to join in yourself! 

Energy

Energy by Linda Miller

May all feel energized!
For the transition from summer to fall here is "Energy" by Linda Miller.

Healing Gift

These flags were made by a group of friends as a healing gift supporting a friend.  It is not the first special set I (Linda Miller) have organized, but this one had extra meaning for me, as the recipient is one of my dearest friends. I was happy to be a part of this gift of love.  See more about the process of these flags on my post.

Change

This flag was made by Linda Miller as a reminder that everything does indeed  change.  That is the one thing we can count on in this life, is it not?!

Contentment

This flag is for that continuing aspiration to find peace....within. 

Made by Linda Miller. 

May You Be Healed

This flag is for my dear friend, Elizabeth Dailey, who is having surgery.  May the healing begin.

Made by Linda Miller.

Peace...

Linda Miller's flag answering the question, is peace possible?  Yes, peace is possible.  Stop, breathe, listen, and you will find it within yourself.

Beginnings

It has been some time since I (Linda Miller) created a flag for this project.  A number of recent events in friends' lives inspired the making of this flag.  Auspicious Beginnings came about to acknowledge the excitement, challenges, trepidation, and acceptance of new starts... a friend's daughter is getting married, others are redefining life after losing their mate or parent.  There is grief, joy, confusion, hope and love in so many lives... beyond my small circle as well.  My wish is that those new steps be met with openness, whatever the feelings may be.
I chose to add some images of Ganesh to this flag.  In India, he is considered the remover of obstacles, and is praised at the beginning of every undertaking and journey.  May his energy be of assistance.

Linda Miller: Inspiration from Meditation

Linda Miller writes, "Now that my big project is complete, I have time to post the latest photographs of my recent additions to the Prayer Flag Project. I have added four to the set to join "Trust". 

My inspiration for these come out of meditation practice, and are reminders that I have been working with in my own life lately.  Seemed timely to share them.

Flag#2 reads: "Life expectancy is uncertain, Death can come at any time, Keeping this in mind, What is important?"    A reminder to live fully in each moment.  What are your priorities??

The last 3 flags really belong together as unit. Recognize is beginning to see who we are and what we do.  Refrain is staying and noticing what comes up, without judgement or jumping into the usual habit pattern.  Being kinder to ourselves and others we can begin to Relax.  Wouldn't that make a difference in our world?
May everyone find some peace in their lives.

I am happy to have the opportunity to participate in this project, as a means to share these wishes,  to see what others are bringing to the project, and to play with new materials in creative process".  

Linda Miller: Trust

This lovely flag was made by Linda Miller.  I love how it is hanging among the fig leaves in her garden.  May we all trust ourselves...  

Here is the description in Linda's own words:


Trust is for all of us to connect with what is good in our lives, and to remember that goodness is always available within us.  For a start, I send this out to my nephew going to his college orientation.  May he trust himself enough to maintain a sense of openness moving out into the world.


To make the flag, I used some raw silk from my stash that I had covered with leaf rubbings several years ago.  To that I appliqued, painted, and embroidered further on the flag.


It is a pleasure tocontribute to another flag project in a new format, and to widen the creative circle.