Deborah, you scored such a hit with the crones. Many of them were speechless. All of them thanked MK and I several times for the wonderful prayer beads. Some of them cried because they felt so seen. Whatever you did, you were in touch with something much larger than you. Thank you for listening, hearing and creating that deeply!

Love,
Karyn Lazarus, Whidbey Island in Washington State

Deb, the "Clarity and Balance" Story-Beads you made for me are incredible! Thank you so much. I wasn't sure how I would use them, but the instant they were in my hands I had goosebumps. Now they've become a part of my morning ritual. I touch each bead and can feel the flow through each chakra as I set my intention for the day.

Our 5 year old's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree when she learned that the Fairy Godmother Set was just for her! She immediately made three wishes, but of course couldn't tell me what they were ("They won't come TRUE, Mom!"), then thought it would be fun if I make wishes on her beads as well.

She insisted that the Wisdom & Knowing beads are for her dad, who was intrigued by the creativity and concept behind the Story-Beads.

What a joy for our whole family to experience these wonderful tools. Thank you so much again! I look forward to sharing more sets in our women's circles and workshops.

Warmth,
Renee Deakin
Spirit Circle (www.spiritcircle.ca)

"I'm a very pragmatic woman who might be the last person you'd think would use prayer beads. Well, think again! I keep my beautiful strand of prayer beads on my bedside table, and use them as part of my evening meditation. The prayer beads are a tangible reminder that I'm ready to let go of the stress of the day, and they help me to focus on relaxation and renewal."

Casey Bond, M.S.
www.chovexani.com/eastwinds

"My daily prayer practice has taken on a richer and more focused dimension with the addition of the beads I designed with Deborah's guidance. I love having a bead for each season and for the members of my family, as well as my writing and other key remembrances. It is a wonderful and beautiful tool I use them daily."

Jennifer Louden, author, life coach, retreat leader
www.jenniferlouden.com

I made my first prayer beads at my first workshop with Deborah. I love my beads; they represent my family, my three boys. The beads have a different spiritual meaning behind each set because they were customized to match each kid. As I touch the beads they remind me of how unique each of my boys are. I feel spiritually connected to the beads and it helps me to stay calm while finding inner peace every time I reach for them -- which is all the time!!

Caroline

Dearest Deborah,

I am so pleased with the gift that you and Pamela made for me. I do not think I have ever gotten a more touching reflection of love and adoration. I cried when I was reading the description.

May I be so forward to say, you are a gifted artisan that has infused a spirituality into her gift that would make the Goddess proud. Continue creating your bead work with many blessings from this very humbled friend and admirer.

Esme Carino
( http://www.herbalcraftkitchenwitchery.com)

Deb is one of those people who has a shine to her, an inner light that marks her as one who is in harmony with the Universe. It's not what I would call supernatural. Rather it's something fundamentally natural. If you know what I'm talking about, no further description is necessary. If you don't, no description will suffice.

The prayer beads she made for me carry an echo of that same light. When I'm feeling out of sync, mired in the banality of day-to-day life, I hold them. Like a spiritual tuning fork they help to bring me back into harmony. Using Deb's prayer beads has helped me to feel a deeper connection with the Universe, to feel I'm a part of the world, rather than simply moving through it. It's really quite amazing.

Chris Mills, Long Island, NY

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