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Transform simple balls and coils of modeling clay into an awesome alligator, laughing lizard, magic trinket box, and other sculptures, signs, and ornaments! Full-colour illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques as well as every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, including a happy heart, snazzy snail, dancing polar bear, and other charming keepsakes.

Transform simple balls and coils of polymer clay into fabulous wearable art! Just follow these full-color, step-by-step photos and clear directions to create more than 45 whimsical jewelry projects plus 10 types of beads. Projects include tempting food charms, cute critter earrings, and fun fashion charms and beads.

Crafters of all ages can transform simple balls and coils of modeling clay into adorable miniature animals. Full-color illustrations and step-by-step directions for 24 projects include a sloth, flamingo, narwhal, llama, elephant, unicorn, koala, and other cute critters. The charming keepsakes and unique gifts are graded according to level of difficulty, and each features a materials list consisting of colored clay and common household items.

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow directions explain how to transform simple balls and coils of polymer clay into more than 30 enchanting keepsakes that include fairies, gnomes, and elves with their adorable cottages and hideaways; popular garden ornaments such as a mini wishing well, birdbath, and welcome sign; and a variety of cute little plants and animals. The detailed, step-by-step instructions feature numerals corresponding to color photos that provide helpful examples. Crafters of all ages will adore these fun-filled projects, which make charming decorations and unique gifts.

We each have broken areas of our lives. Whether from things that happen to us or as consequences of our own choices, there are times and situations where our very souls feel fractured. We may deny, react or struggle to conquer our problems, but what we need is a clear-eyed and kindhearted method of understanding and moving through our trials. If we turn to a spirituality uniquely tuned for times of brokenness, we can transform these moments of supreme vulnerability into unparalleled opportunities for unhindered reflection and spiritual growth.Terry Taylor guides you through a compassionate yet highly practical process of facing, accepting and finally integrating your brokenness into your experience of life. He offers concrete methods based on teachings and practices from many religious traditions, including:·Ancient Christian practice of lectio divina to face our brokenness·Tibetan practice of Tonglen to generate compassion for ourselves·Jewish tradition of naming to give our brokenness a limited identity·Muslim practice of hajj - pilgrimage - to bring the journey full circleReaders of any faith tradition will find kindness and wise counsel in this useful, step-by-step process to recovering the wholeness we seek.

A gentle, clear guide to finding hope and help in troubled days.

“When you begin to understand what brokenness means, you will be armed with information that empowers you to take the steps that can turn your leaden feelings into opportunities for health and happiness. When you can accept (and perhaps even celebrate) your brokenness, you can cease your endless search for ‘healing’ and get on with your life, scars and all.”—from Chapter 1

We each have broken areas of our lives. Whether from things that happen to us or as consequences of our own choices, there are times and situations where our very souls feel fractured.

With wisdom and profound personal experience, Terry Taylor guides you through a compassionate yet highly practical process of facing, accepting, and finally integrating your brokenness into your life—a process that can ultimately bring mending. He offers a clear-eyed, kindhearted method based on teachings and practices from many religious traditions, including:

Ancient Christian practice of Lectio Divina to face our brokenness Tibetan practice of tonglen to generate compassion for ourselves Jewish tradition of Sabbath-keeping to give us the space we need to mend Muslim practice of hajj—pilgrimage—to bring the journey full circle

No matter your faith tradition, you will find lovingkindness and wise counsel in this useful, step-by-step guide to transforming these moments of supreme vulnerability into opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth.

A gentle, clear guide to finding hope and help in troubled days. "When you begin to understand what brokenness means, you will be armed with information that empowers you to take the steps that can turn your leaden feelings into opportunities for health and happiness. When you can accept (and perhaps even celebrate) your brokenness, you can cease your endless search for 'healing' and get on with your life, scars and all."—from Chapter 1We each have broken areas of our lives. Whether from things that happen to us or as consequences of our own choices, there are times and situations where our very souls feel fractured.With wisdom and profound personal experience, Terry Taylor guides you through a compassionate yet highly practical process of facing, accepting, and finally integrating your brokenness into your life—a process that can ultimately bring mending. He offers a clear-eyed, kindhearted method based on teachings and practices from many religious traditions, including:Ancient Christian practice of Lectio Divina to face our brokennessTibetan practice of tonglen to generate compassion for ourselvesJewish tradition of Sabbath-keeping to give us the space we need to mendMuslim practice of hajj—pilgrimage—to bring the journey full circleNo matter your faith tradition, you will find lovingkindness and wise counsel in this useful, step-by-step guide to transforming these moments of supreme vulnerability into opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth.