Today is the reveal for the Art of Awareness blog hop, which was created by Lori Anderson of Bead Soup Blog Party fame. I love to participate in Lori’s blog hops and was intrigued by this one, in which we were instructed to think of a word or phrase that has special meaning and have a unique “word bean” created with it by Heather Millican of Swoondimples. (how cool is that?)
The phrase I chose was “faith is”, because to me faith is what it all comes down to. This has become especially clear to me during the past five years, which have been tumultuous to say the least! But although it’s been tough with challenges and losses of just about every kind, we’ve come through it all with the realization that what seems insurmountable can be handled with faith not only in God but in ourselves, too.
So for me, faith is the key.
This started out as a necklace, but since I often pray and reflect on my blessings while I’m driving to work I decided to hang it from my rear view mirror to remind me to keep the faith – and also to forget about the rear view (the past)!
Thanks so much for visiting – here’s the list of all the participants!
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Your piece is beautiful! I love the colors and design. A lovely reminder to keep with you. I love the symbolism of having it on the rear view mirror to forget the past and move forward.
A lovely design!
Faith is important! What a wonderful reminder. I love your piece and keeping it in the car is a great way to remember what is important
You are so right! And your piece illustrates perfectly that faith is the key to handling all trials and challenges. If you can reach down inside and have your faith sustain you, you can mangae anything.
Beautiful! Love the color, word choice and symbolism of the hand extending to the key and cross. Wonderful design and story of Faith:)
Wonderful colors and textures in your design.
I definitely agree that faith is the key. What a wonderful design and reminder to keep that faith. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
A special piece with special meaning for you. Thank you for sharing
What a beautiful choice! Thank you for sharing your piece and your story 🙂
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Love the colors and the different components of your design. I also like the idea of hanging from the rear view mirror as a reminder.
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful piece!
Faith is such an important force, no matter what you believe in. Sometimes, it’s all you have left. Thank you for sharing your story, and your beautiful key 🙂
I couldn’t agree more, sometimes when things are darkest we just have to remember to have faith. Good for you for not looking at the past and for moving forward. I love what you did with you bean.
Faith is all that matters! Without it we would get no where! Great thoughts and great piece!
I love the meaning with the key. What a wonderful sentiment.