Listening to: “New Surrender” (Anberlin)
Still reading: A Wild Sheep Chase (Haruki Murakami)
My favorite hobby these days is bracelet making. Hokey sounding? Maybe. Still, hear me out…
The thing I love the most about bracelets is the action--it’s like meditation. The repetition frees my mind to think and pray about issues I’m having, questions I have about God and His word, or all the great stuff happening to me. Each knot belongs to a new thought.
Here’s the other thing I love-- they make great encourager gifts for friends. This is what my bracelets are most often for. If you’ve known me for any small amount of time, you probably have, or are going to get, one of my bracelets. Even if you’re male, so watch out.
When I start out making a bracelet for someone, I sift through the different media (twine, embroidery floss, paper string, etc) and colors I have on hand until I find the perfect string for him/her. Something that reminds me of them in any way.
When I start the actual weaving, I have to say, I have sort of a spiritual experience akin to the meditation I was talking about before. As I braid the threads, I can’t help thinking of the person for whom the bracelet is meant. I remember fun times, special talks, certain looks. I remember these things, and every time I end up praising and thanking God for my friend.
Then, before long, the bracelet is finished, tailored as perfectly as possible to my victim’s (hem hem) wrist. It is then sent on it’s way, full of prayers and thanksgiving for you.
Still sound hokey? I don’t think so.
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I don't think it's hokey. I actually get what you mean. When I make my rosaries on purpose for a certain person I often do the same thing. It makes it a gift and a prayer from me to them. An act of love in more ways than one.
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