Prayer Flags for Newtown, CT

and so we are here in this very dark time and the only thing I could think of to do was to send as many prayers as I could to the people of Newtown, CT. And not only them but to the people of Columbine and to those of Aurora, CO and to those many communities and families that have been victims of this bleak violence. We can only respond with prayer. No matter what spiritual language you use, prayer is always there.

So, I started a Facebook Page called Prayer Flags for Newtown, here. And you can join it if you'd like. But the point, really, is to send prayers to Newtown. I truly believe they will go there. 

Please join me. Hang your prayer flags outside. They can be homemade with a simple square of muslin or an old sheet with a simple prayer written on it with a marker. It could be as simple as a peace sign or a heart. Your children may benefit from making them. This will be a scary time for them.

 Your flag(s) can sewn and embellished however you see fit. Take a look here.

They can be purchased, here. I just bought a whole bunch to give to friends and neighbors. It is not about art. It is about prayer. 

Comments

[julia]

Diana, how thoughtful of you to start a Facebook page. On the day of the shootings! I was entertaining an out of town friend and we spent the day in Lahaska and Newtown, PA. I was unaware until evening when I heard the tragic news and have been in a fog ever since. Even virtually we can create unity, thank you. Prayers, art, nature, these things can be our soul medicine.
Your friend in Northeast Philly.
Julia

[Diana Trout]

Thank you, Julia. Yes, the power of prayer. and the positive energy from all of us is healing

[lynnbluesky1@gmail.com]

Beautiful. I find myself in prayer throughout the day for these families. Thank you for starting something so positive.
xo
lynn

[lyle Baxter]

playing shop keeper today! I have some tibetan prayer flags that will go out today! thanks for a great idea!

[Ronda]

Wonderful idea! Muslin prayer flags, I'll get right on it.

[lyle baxter]

p.s. the prayer flags went outside when I got home from work!it is so windy here in so. jersey I hope they dont disappear before morning! I'm going to pass your idea along!