tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.comments2023-11-02T07:44:15.908-04:00ZentangleZentanglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comBlogger10940125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-62089377022587781672017-11-05T10:49:44.558-05:002017-11-05T10:49:44.558-05:00Reminds me of a yoga teacher I had who ended every...Reminds me of a yoga teacher I had who ended every class with "I honor the light and divinity that reside within you." Namaste.Jennifer Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963583020677489601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-16116579815102970612017-10-21T14:04:19.459-04:002017-10-21T14:04:19.459-04:00Thank you, Molly, for sharing your special song. S...Thank you, Molly, for sharing your special song. Some years ago, I attended the wedding of a very special couple. Both were friends of mine. For their wedding, they, too, wanted to include music that was special to them. Their first date had been to see the musical "A Little Night Music" by Steven Sondheim. I had to stifle my laughter when the groom's men (his brothers) entered the church to the very beautiful tune (but not the lyrics) of "Send in the Clowns."Linda Dochter, CZThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507212603526451947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-80241366214373111482017-10-21T09:24:31.870-04:002017-10-21T09:24:31.870-04:00Thanks for sharing this experience! It's reall...Thanks for sharing this experience! It's really amazing idea!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361876625477237738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-20729555135709562802017-10-19T09:57:05.248-04:002017-10-19T09:57:05.248-04:00Sweet sharing, Molly! I like the lyric and will lo...Sweet sharing, Molly! I like the lyric and will look it up for the whole song. Love your Zendala and can see how your mother’s tile help to refocus.<br />Hugs, Sharon McKenney, CZT 8Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217338493879374083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-1533793573008706462017-10-19T08:46:31.129-04:002017-10-19T08:46:31.129-04:00I enjoy the music of Wilco and have for several ye...I enjoy the music of Wilco and have for several years. I looked at the tiles before I read the article and loved the way Molly's tile shined as if it was lit from within. Then I read the article and listened to the words of the song. What a great combination! Have you noticed your style and choice of tangles changes with the sounds you are hearing or the music you are listening to? I have. Thanks for sharing with us.<br />Terri CZT16<br />Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476238511283642370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-24163253204382278612017-10-18T16:15:30.551-04:002017-10-18T16:15:30.551-04:00That's such a sweet encouraging story. I love ...That's such a sweet encouraging story. I love that feeling when you hear that certain song(s).<br />Also, I wish MY mom would at least TRY the zentangle method. It has helped me, it would stand to reason that it could help her as well.<br />Thanks Rick, Molly and MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891291299754684264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-7818561789644213772017-10-18T08:38:09.276-04:002017-10-18T08:38:09.276-04:00Thank you Clint for such an inspiring story! I to...Thank you Clint for such an inspiring story! I too have worked with the incarcerated, and currently work with people living with ongoing mental illness. I have been thinking that Zentangle could be a tremendous coping skill, and group activity for that population. It could also be a great staff team-building exercise. Urban Woodswalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951794837142194110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-58831124332481755852017-10-18T08:37:47.070-04:002017-10-18T08:37:47.070-04:00Thank you Clint for such an inspiring story! I to...Thank you Clint for such an inspiring story! I too have worked with the incarcerated, and currently work with people living with ongoing mental illness. I have been thinking that Zentangle could be a tremendous coping skill, and group activity for that population. It could also be a great staff team-building exercise. Urban Woodswalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951794837142194110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-6369639369159877182017-10-14T07:29:23.718-04:002017-10-14T07:29:23.718-04:00Ik wilde nog een paar kleinigheidjes veranderen aa...Ik wilde nog een paar kleinigheidjes veranderen aan mijn website (beetje up to date houden) en keek toevallig dit item nog eens na. Wat een fijne verrassing om hier deze lieve commentaar van jou te vinden. Dank je wel Francine. ria matheussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960954070338568404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-87971695700553766432017-10-13T04:36:20.266-04:002017-10-13T04:36:20.266-04:00Hi Ria, I love your work and your webpage with a v...Hi Ria, I love your work and your webpage with a very nice up to date blog, job well done... Thanks for the friendschip and we will start the beginning of a new Zentangle-friendship. Keep on tangling. Lots of love and hugs from Francine Huygen CZT17.<br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725370092992275589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-41347179465380422922017-10-05T04:39:48.171-04:002017-10-05T04:39:48.171-04:00Thank you Clint for your wonderful inspiring Zenta...Thank you Clint for your wonderful inspiring Zentangle story, I am very impressed by your story and I wish you succes for the future, at work and in your personal life!ria matheussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960954070338568404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-16191785255951381382017-10-04T17:19:40.148-04:002017-10-04T17:19:40.148-04:00Thank you Rick, Maria, and all the Zentangle famil...Thank you Rick, Maria, and all the Zentangle family for bringing Zentangle into my life. Through tangling, I have been able to reach others by using the Zentangle method, and it has been an overwhelming positive success in all of our lives. Thank you Jan Latona CZT who first showed me the method, and inspired me so much. <br /><br />If you haven't gone to the CZT seminars, go! They are fun and you can learn so much, but it's the people you meet that are the best part of the experience. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719790068635815258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-73313483429777220972017-10-03T16:54:10.209-04:002017-10-03T16:54:10.209-04:00What an amazing and lovely way to share in the tra...What an amazing and lovely way to share in the tradition of Rosh Hoshanah. I will have to talk with my pastor, who is a tangler, too, about incorporating Zentangle into one of our services. <br />Sara Harding, CZT12Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247540643429139012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-42564666518695120262017-10-01T20:04:54.662-04:002017-10-01T20:04:54.662-04:00This is unbelievable! What an amazing way to shar...This is unbelievable! What an amazing way to share Zentangle while inspiring others to focus on this beautiful renewal of faith. I am a convert from Judaism to Christianity. I really appreciate the traditions of the Jewish faith and have been to many ceremonies and services. In the past 5 years, I have been very active in my church. I am known as the Zentangle lady because I am tangling during Sunday school and Bible study and whenever I have a free moment. I sing in the choir so I can't tangle during the service. Last year, my women's group had an auction called "Missions Possible". I donated a ZIA and also a private class. Both of them were purchased and both recipients were very pleased with their "prize". I have been asked by our local library, to do a program this month. I would love to do some tangling to music as they are both my passion! Thank you for sharing this amazing day with us.gobarb26https://www.blogger.com/profile/16621274342615001122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-53384784347090796282017-10-01T17:08:44.590-04:002017-10-01T17:08:44.590-04:00Incredible! What a wonderful event! I am going to ...Incredible! What a wonderful event! I am going to have to put my thinking cap on and think of a way to honor what you have done.<br /><br />Lisa Anderson CZT20Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15810991527192488074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-60584995278881468112017-09-30T19:35:11.377-04:002017-09-30T19:35:11.377-04:00How cool is this! I'm so glad you did it, Ric...How cool is this! I'm so glad you did it, Rick and Maria, and so glad to know about it. Worship among Quakers has much in common with the zentangle method - contemplative silence, centered and grounded, no prior programming or planning, letting spirit move where it will. I often use tangling in my personal devotions. I'd love to do Quaker worship-sharing with people who knew even a little about tangling - a circle of people sharing silence together, each reflecting on a common theme and each speaking when moved about that theme - but I'd include speaking and adding a tangle to a common tile (maybe an opus tile). That way the group would end the worship-sharing with a profound worship experience, many insights into the theme, and a beautiful collaborative work of art to express the awe. It could be done in a secular setting as well, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-84617697293076668812017-09-30T16:18:24.346-04:002017-09-30T16:18:24.346-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. It's wonderf...Thank you for sharing your story. It's wonderful to read about combining Zentangle with prayer. I myself haven't done anything like this, yet. But I do feel a connection with my latest project: I tangled on a coffin. While tangling the future use, the ceremony that it will be involved in, was constant on my mind. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422895662265172384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-5906348685011012792017-09-29T08:58:39.114-04:002017-09-29T08:58:39.114-04:00oops I forgot to include...Cindy Adler CZT 22oops I forgot to include...Cindy Adler CZT 22CIndyRahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433508769807740614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-9167626327272594802017-09-29T08:57:12.629-04:002017-09-29T08:57:12.629-04:00Your post and the resulting piece took my breath a...Your post and the resulting piece took my breath away. The symbolism of a blank slate then filled with complex tangles is a beautiful expression of the service. The ending piece is stunning. Many of the responding CZTs have come up with some inspiring venues for sharing the Zentangle method. To date I have worked on my own pieces on my comfy sofa except when in church. When the pastor rises to speak I find a workable spot on the church bulletin and tangle while he preaches. My tangles are placed on white space or directly over the print. Many times I incorporate a word or phrase from the bulletin and tangle around it. I see now that I need to take it to the congregation in some way. Thank you for the inspiration.CIndyRahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433508769807740614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-14485746284042458722017-09-29T08:48:18.969-04:002017-09-29T08:48:18.969-04:00What an extraordinarily beautiful coming-together ...What an extraordinarily beautiful coming-together of two rich and deep traditions. A gift to you and a gift from you to the Temple. So moving and inspirational. Thank you for writing this.Meridianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489287356139799156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-26411776964521957492017-09-28T15:11:22.400-04:002017-09-28T15:11:22.400-04:00Yes, The Zentangle Method and many of its tangles ...Yes, The Zentangle Method and many of its tangles fit beautifully with Scripture. My congregation has had two CZTs in their midst. I practice it routinely as part of my Bible journaling habit and have kept notes in a notebook I call "Tangling as a Worship Art" notebook that I may (or may not) publish someday. My church has incorporated Zentangle and ZIA's into retreat activities and devotional materials. My pastor once distributed blank tiles at the beginning of the message and invited all to color or tangle while he spoke. The mosaic at the end of the service was inspiring and awesome.<br /><br />L.D. <>< CZT 16Linda Dochter, CZThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507212603526451947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-8153993680876251102017-09-28T13:44:02.957-04:002017-09-28T13:44:02.957-04:00This is beautiful! I am teaching a Zentangle Basic...This is beautiful! I am teaching a Zentangle Basics and a Zendala class at my church this weekend, and I will share this idea there. We do a lot of interfaith services here, so I may see if we can incorporate Zentangle in such a service. I think it is a beautiful sharing of community, art and spirituality. Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />Debbie Butterfield, CZT 19Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713270966598726255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-83248289267927204472017-09-28T13:41:27.165-04:002017-09-28T13:41:27.165-04:00Thank you all for this deeply inspiring celebratio...Thank you all for this deeply inspiring celebration of the Divine as expressed in our human creativity. I have always believed that the Creator dwells inside of each and every one of us. When we give ourselves the freedom to create, we are in union with the Divine. Jennifer Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963583020677489601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-3816454133467308002017-09-28T11:41:36.853-04:002017-09-28T11:41:36.853-04:00This was a brilliant idea, wonderfully executed. ...This was a brilliant idea, wonderfully executed. The result is a truly magnificent work of art with the added bonus of having come together as a community to share in its creation. I am deeply touched by the thinking that went into this celebratory creation event.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577902624921196843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-57587153961412694672017-09-28T11:33:26.998-04:002017-09-28T11:33:26.998-04:00I continue to be blown away by both you beautiful ...I continue to be blown away by both you beautiful art and beautiful souls. Thanks so much for sharing both with the world. Blessing, Cris Crishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11242609666227648656noreply@blogger.com