About The Artist
Mala Art with HeartIntroducing Teresa, an artisan whose journey into the world of jewelry began with an early fascination for stones. Infused with a profound appreciation for the stories and traditions surrounding jewelry as symbolic adornments, Teresa approaches her craft with a unique blend of passion and expertise.
With bachelor’s degrees in both English and religion, Teresa seamlessly weaves linguistic and spiritual elements into her creations. Her extensive knowledge of stones, complemented by a decade of experience as a yoga teacher and certifications as a Reiki Master Teacher, lends a harmonious and holistic touch to each piece.
Choose a piece from Teresa’s collection, and you’re not just acquiring jewelry; you’re embracing a rich tapestry of wisdom, creativity, and well-being. Immerse yourself in the embodiment of tradition and craftsmanship, where every meticulously crafted piece tells a unique story.
What Drew Me to Making Malas?
“What captivated me about malas? My initial quest was to embrace meditation, yet I struggled with the silence required for extended periods. Mala meditation emerged as a profound solution, offering a tangible focal point for grounding, settling, and mindful breathing. In a world that constantly reminds us of life’s fleeting nature, the practice becomes a solace. Amidst the overwhelming nature of existence, I discovered the simplicity of finding center—through sitting, breathing, and perhaps the rhythmic recitation of mantras, either aloud or in quiet reflection.
Each bead, every swirl, every rotation becomes an intimate connection, fostering a serene engagement with deliberate and thoughtful actions. Mala meditation also provides a comforting endpoint—108 beads mark the journey. The number of rotations? It’s a personal choice, entirely dependent on you.”
Warm regards,
Teresa
A Path to Wholeness
Om Purnam adahpurnam idam
Purnat purnam udacyate
Purnasya purnam adaya
Purnam evavisyate
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Translation:
That is whole, this is whole.
From the whole, this whole came.
Remove this whole from that whole,
What remains is still whole.
Om peace peace peace.
There are numerous routes to wholeness, and they’re rarely straight. Along this journey, I’ve encountered pitfalls and decoys, potholes, stumbling blocks, hurdles, and catch-22s. Yet, amid all these challenges, there is also joy and a simple awareness of being present in that joy. In embracing this presence, I’ve discovered a profound level of acceptance.
Why not give it a try? A simple mantra recitation, like “I deserve joy,” is powerful enough. Because, in truth, you do deserve joy.
Hold in your mind.
It has been my journey, not a yearning for permission to experience joy. To seize a moment, a breath, a pinpoint of time to simply exist. Just to be in it, enveloped by it, wholly encompassed by it, utterly held by it;
and the awareness, the confidence that it’s okay to surrender to the embrace. To deeply comprehend with every fiber of your being that there are no dues to be paid to deserve joy. It is your birthright, inherent in your very existence.
The Process
Individuality
Teresa hand crafts each piece and is each piece is one of a kind.
Growth
Teresa is constantly integrating new innovative techniques.
Creativity
Teresa focuses on her creative process, making each piece creatively beautiful.
Thoughts
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