Rainbow Seeker

Summary

The author shares a personal journey of finding solace and therapy in the art of beading, inspired by the beauty of a rainbow.

Abstract

The article titled "Rainbow Seeker" under the "Arts & Crafts" section is a reflective piece where the author describes the therapeutic discovery of creating a DIY beaded necklace. The author, not typically a DIY enthusiast, found joy and distraction in beading during a challenging period, which served as an alternative form of therapy alongside writing. The process of beading, likened to meditation, provided a creative outlet that resulted in wearable art, offering a sense of accomplishment and beauty. The author expresses gratitude for this hobby that has helped them through difficult times and suggests an openness to solutions the Universe may provide. The article concludes with an invitation to connect on social media platforms and a link to another creative piece by the author.

Opinions

The author finds beading to be a therapeutic hobby that offers a mental escape and a creative outlet.
Writing and beading are both seen as forms of therapy for the author, with beading providing a more tactile and immediate sense of creation.
The author believes in the Universe bringing solutions to those who seek them, as exemplified by their discovery of beading.
There is a strong appreciation for the beauty and simplicity of the beading process, described as "bead meditation."
The author values the connection with readers and encourages engagement through social media and other creative works.

DIY beaded necklace

Have you ever found therapy simply by discovering a hobby?

Author’s Own

I finally got down to creating this necklace that was inspired by the rainbow I saw a week ago.

Yesterday I had an urge to create something yet did not want anything complicated, so I decided that I would string up a necklace with tiny glass beads and some pearls.

While I am not very much a “DIY” person, I fell in love with beads and beading techniques to create jewelry a few years ago.

Back then, writing was one form of my therapy (still is!), but I was trapped in an undesirable situation and I wanted another way out other than writing — an activity where I could distract my mind completely, and at the end of it, something beautiful would be created.

That was how I stumbled into the world of beading and fell in love. The idea of getting my mind off all other thoughts except to stitch up these tiny beads and create them into a piece of jewelry that I could wear was appealing to me.

On top of that, a soothing activity was exactly what I needed then — think bead meditation — even if it is something as simple as stringing beads up. Though now I bead only on a whim, I would think back and feel extremely grateful for this hobby that I chanced upon. Just like yesterday.

Author’s own — always love the process of beading ❤

I believe that when you want a solution bad enough, the Universe will bring it to you, just like how it brought beads into my life and I got out of the situation in the end.

The question is, are you willing enough to allow that to happen?

❤ Min

A million heartfelt thank you for reading. Come connect with me!

Arts & Crafts

Rainbow Seeker

DIY beaded necklace

Drawing Animals, Cooking Zoodles, Dollar Store Home Decor, and Photos of Fairies

Another creative week at The DIY Diaries