Posts Tagged ‘community’
Unity in Sharing Art: Amulets and Talismans
Sharing Art – A Courageous Act Sharing art is a act of trust. It is an act of bravery. Because our creations are tender, innocent newborns, they need protection and nurturing care. Thus, it is anxiety-producing to place our creations in the spotlight for other eyes to see. Yet by sharing our creations in a safe…
Read MoreCollege Interns & Volunteers: Paved the Way for 2016
I don’t know what I’d do without our college interns and volunteers. Last year, we had 3 extraordinary young women dedicate their talents and energy to our cause. Due to their remarkable efforts throughout 2015, Healing Icons became more visible. The ground has been set, ready to receive our goal for 2016 – the launch of our…
Read MoreCommunity Healing: The Monks Are Coming!
A Video Captures Our Story Our community needed healing. Three weeks before the Tibetan monks were to arrive from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, our city was devastated by a”100 year flood.” Extremely heavy rains caused our rivers to overflow, which caused many dams to break, which caused huge devastation throughout our community. Homes were destroyed. Our water…
Read MoreWelcome to the Healing Icons Blog
Welcome! This blog will highlight the ongoing and upcoming projects of Healing Icons as well as provide a space for thoughts, prompts and insights into living with cancer, grief and the transformative, healing power of art. Community is a powerful force. By communing with others who are dealing with the same challenges and fears, by learning…
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