Wandering Spirit Beads “Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost” - J.R.R.Tolkien Wandering Spirit? As we wander through this world, our busy lives can take us down some fairly chaotic roads filled with stress. Thankfully, most of us find a few side streets where we find joy and peace, and we are privileged to spend more time on those side streets than on the hectic thoroughfares. Whenever we find ourselves on a path of uncertainty, however, we reflect on what brought us there and we wonder what we could have done differently or what we can do going forward to change our situations. Some people wander this world without being lost at all. Others occasionally wander through the otherworldly realm of existence called the astral plane, where their issues are met with help from an animal totem, a spirit guide, or a deity. How can we change our path, find a more pleasant path, or know whether we’re on the right path? Often answers can be found in meditation.
Wandering Spirit Beads Wandering Spirit Beads offers instructional workshops so that you can create your own meditation beads. The metaphysical and healing properties of the stones aid in meditation practices and help facilitate the manifestation of a particular goal by using those energies. Making your own strand of beads promotes a higher degree of attention to the purpose of the meditation tool while creating it, which puts your own energy into the finished product. This makes the strand of beads truly unique and much more potent than one purchased ready-made.     All supplies for making meditation and prayer beads are included in the cost of attending a workshop. Participants can expect to create their own design or follow a formulated pattern and use their new beads in a guided meditation prior to the conclusion of the workshop. Workshop content may vary depending on the participants, but the basic instruction includes:     •    Background on using beads as a tool for meditation •    Choosing the appropriate semi-precious gemstone for desired goal(s) •    Choosing a design based on preferences and desired goal(s) •    Creating and working within sacred space •    Using beads in guided meditations and for solitary meditation •    Making meditation beads from bead kits •    Choosing an appropriate ready-made strand of beads	Events and Downloads     Workshop schedules coming soon. Workshop descriptions and pricing, as well as online design catalog, are now available.     Click on the following links for more information. Design Catalog Workshop Descriptions and Pricing Workshop Registration Frequently Asked Questions Gemstone Properties
Bead Kits Available Wandering Spirit Beads also sells bead kits with complete instructions for assembly and care of the beads for people who are unable to attend a workshop or who prefer to create their meditation beads in the privacy of their own homes.  A list of gemstone properties is available in the design catalog to use as a reference guide for selecting products. Beads can be picked from a regular inventory of semi-precious gemstones or wooden, glass, or ceramic beads. Special requests can be made for any bead not typically held in inventory. Custom bead kits include everything necessary to create one strand of meditation/prayer beads and will be packaged upon selection of design and components following payment. Pre-packaged bead kits can be purchased at workshops, online, and at fairs A limited number of pre-packaged bead kits may be available; however, bead kits can be ordered at any time with a typical delivery of approximately 10 business days following receipt of payment for the order.
Stay Tuned If you have any questions or you'd like to schedule a workshop, please send an email to wanderingspirit@stardancing.net. Workshops usually require at least four people in attendance; however, exceptions can be made. Whether your wanderings take you to the astral plane, deep within, or just across town, Wandering Spirit Beads wants your journey to be safe and memorable.        Happy Wanderings!