The above three-strand bracelet is made of amethyst and freshwater pearls with a shell-shaped clasp. The center strand is a clear form of amethyst, the darker stones on the outside are a darker round amethyst, the lighter ones are freshwater pearls. I made this piece at least a year ago. It is a favorite.
I realized that I had not written a blog entry in a week. Many things can change one’s consciousness and point of view in a week so it was high time to get going.
One of the things that has touched my consciousness in the past couple of days is the idea of no complaints, signified by a purple bracelet which one moves from wrist to wrist when one finds oneself complaining. One attempts to wear the bracelet on one wrist for 21 days, the number of days needed to establish a habit. These bracelets and more info can be obtained from (see www.acomplaintfreeworld.org )
Complaining? Sometimes I think that may be one of the only ways I know how to express myself.
After I analyzed everything I have written here thus far and realized a great deal of it could be considered complaining; and after consulting with my sister and deciding that a large portion of what is written on blogs could be considered complaints in one form or another; I asked myself, can I make this a complaint-free blog?
We discussed the idea for a while. We decided that there are positive complaints, as in, someone is being mistreated and you complain to someone that can do something about it. On the other hand, if you just complain to your friends who are not in the position to do anything then maybe you should move the bracelet to the other wrist.
Positive complaints may be defined as something intended to improve a situation and that does not cause ill feelings in others. On the other hand, most complaints do cause negative emotions in others and do not do anything other than perpetuate the complaint.
Complaining may also clear the air. Sometimes I just need to vent and when I finish I can move on.
Wearing a “complaint free world” bracelet does make one mindful of these issues. I was given one yesterday at lunch and wore it until I got home from work. Then, after taking it off to get the website that was printed on it, I left it sitting beside my computer.
Negative complaining and victim consciousness go hand in hand. This is probably the thing that is best addressed by the “Complaint Free World” movement.
It would be very nice if everyone would stop complaining, I don’t want to go around moving a rubber band bracelet from one wrist to the other (maybe I am some kind of new-age snob). However, a very real benefit is to habitually look at one’s responses in order to evaluate whether they are negative or positive and what impact they have on others.
I believe the discipline of monitoring one’s emotions, thoughts, and actions can be aided immensely by mementos. I have used jewelry and stones for just that purpose. For many months I carried a rose quartz stone with the word “Trust” printed on it in my pocket. Just touching the stone would remind me of my higher purposes. I think the spirit behind the complaint free world bracelet is similar, it teaches one to remember a more spiritually attuned way of being.
I applaud the folks wearing the complaint free world bracelets. I join with the spirit of the endeavor by focusing today on the color purple, the color of the sixth chakra and of the higher self.
I realized that I had not written a blog entry in a week. Many things can change one’s consciousness and point of view in a week so it was high time to get going.
One of the things that has touched my consciousness in the past couple of days is the idea of no complaints, signified by a purple bracelet which one moves from wrist to wrist when one finds oneself complaining. One attempts to wear the bracelet on one wrist for 21 days, the number of days needed to establish a habit. These bracelets and more info can be obtained from (see www.acomplaintfreeworld.org )
Complaining? Sometimes I think that may be one of the only ways I know how to express myself.
After I analyzed everything I have written here thus far and realized a great deal of it could be considered complaining; and after consulting with my sister and deciding that a large portion of what is written on blogs could be considered complaints in one form or another; I asked myself, can I make this a complaint-free blog?
We discussed the idea for a while. We decided that there are positive complaints, as in, someone is being mistreated and you complain to someone that can do something about it. On the other hand, if you just complain to your friends who are not in the position to do anything then maybe you should move the bracelet to the other wrist.
Positive complaints may be defined as something intended to improve a situation and that does not cause ill feelings in others. On the other hand, most complaints do cause negative emotions in others and do not do anything other than perpetuate the complaint.
Complaining may also clear the air. Sometimes I just need to vent and when I finish I can move on.
Wearing a “complaint free world” bracelet does make one mindful of these issues. I was given one yesterday at lunch and wore it until I got home from work. Then, after taking it off to get the website that was printed on it, I left it sitting beside my computer.
Negative complaining and victim consciousness go hand in hand. This is probably the thing that is best addressed by the “Complaint Free World” movement.
It would be very nice if everyone would stop complaining, I don’t want to go around moving a rubber band bracelet from one wrist to the other (maybe I am some kind of new-age snob). However, a very real benefit is to habitually look at one’s responses in order to evaluate whether they are negative or positive and what impact they have on others.
I believe the discipline of monitoring one’s emotions, thoughts, and actions can be aided immensely by mementos. I have used jewelry and stones for just that purpose. For many months I carried a rose quartz stone with the word “Trust” printed on it in my pocket. Just touching the stone would remind me of my higher purposes. I think the spirit behind the complaint free world bracelet is similar, it teaches one to remember a more spiritually attuned way of being.
I applaud the folks wearing the complaint free world bracelets. I join with the spirit of the endeavor by focusing today on the color purple, the color of the sixth chakra and of the higher self.
2 comments:
The bracelet is gorgeous!
I like both of your pieces....the complaint blog and the necklace.
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