tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post4994644402454759230..comments2023-10-12T11:34:23.747-04:00Comments on AKP Bead Journal Project: A Seed GerminatesAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17962319168316028443noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-87557744388367326522008-07-06T01:07:00.000-04:002008-07-06T01:07:00.000-04:00This is good, Angie! Your enthusiasm is so motivat...This is good, Angie! Your enthusiasm is so motivating and fun!!!<BR/><BR/>For about 4 years I studied and practiced Yang style Taiji Quan (tai chi). We also studied several Qi Gong forms, which are not martial... more for spirituality and meditation. The one I loved most was Tree Qi Gong. It's based on the fact that trees have both vertical and radial energy flow. We went into an old growth forest to practice, walking in different directions along a maze of deer and people trails until the energy of a specific tree caught our attention. Then we practiced in front of that tree, feeling both types of its energy all the while. I've never in my life had a more spiritual experience than that. Your tree makes me vividly recall that day. Maybe you could see if anyone in your area teaches tree qi gong. I think doing it would enhance your experience with the 09 BJP.<BR/><BR/>Big tree hugs, Robin ARobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700778413231259614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-6351819075370217362008-07-02T22:40:00.000-04:002008-07-02T22:40:00.000-04:00The feedback is so great, with out Wayne here to ...The feedback is so great, with out Wayne here to give feedback sometimes I feel like I am in a bit of a vacuum. Having all of you out there really helps, thanks.<BR/><BR/>The ideas are seriously overflowing at times and the number of ideas I have running through my head is amazing. This my favorite part of creating, when the ideas are flowing and I have to figure out how in the word to accomplish what I want to do. Can you get drunk on creative energy?? <BR/><BR/>Carol, <BR/>If you have questions there are lots of us to ask. You might want to look at some of the other posts on the BJP main blog for 2007-8 since I know that people posted different questions there and got lots of good answers. That is one of the best things about this group, everyone is so generous and supportive. If you see someone's work that looks like what you are interested in trying something like ask them if they will give you any pointers or ask the group if anyone can suggest resources you might find useful. <BR/><BR/>I am trying a lot of new things for my project this year and some of it is just trial and error. I have found that "Quilting Arts" and "Cloth, Paper, Scissors" are really great magazines if you want to get ideas or information on surface design on papers or fabric. I am trying some of the things I have read about for this piece.<BR/><BR/>AngieAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962319168316028443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-61331682206147976742008-07-02T12:34:00.000-04:002008-07-02T12:34:00.000-04:00Wonderful idea. I am new to the project and looki...Wonderful idea. I am new to the project and looking forward to it so much. My ideas are flowing. Hope my skill match!Carol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-18586569883000651462008-07-02T02:01:00.000-04:002008-07-02T02:01:00.000-04:00Lovely idea, Angela. Looking forward to seeing it...Lovely idea, Angela. Looking forward to seeing it progress . . .<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kathy V in NMKVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893455571484379148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-8448062310766655492008-07-01T23:09:00.000-04:002008-07-01T23:09:00.000-04:00I can't wait to see what you do with your ideas, A...I can't wait to see what you do with your ideas, Angela. they seem to be flowing from you, which is terrific.a2susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915341461411686995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-6697293963331732542008-07-01T22:22:00.000-04:002008-07-01T22:22:00.000-04:00Great start, Angela. I just finished a symbolic be...Great start, Angela. I just finished a symbolic beaded doll class online so I love the idea you came up with. Can't wait to watch it progress.<BR/><BR/>Arlineabeadladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555153139492418505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682639742977939306.post-6461288444985274012008-07-01T20:05:00.000-04:002008-07-01T20:05:00.000-04:00OOOOH! Angela! What a beautiful idea! No wonder y...OOOOH! Angela! What a beautiful idea! No wonder you are starting already! I love it - I too love trees and nature ... This is going to be an incredible work of art when you are done - I know! Was just adding your name to the 2008 participant list and clicked on you to make sure I entered you correctly! WOW!pam Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305349617038992064noreply@blogger.com