Prayer Flag - Amazon Archetype

This is the seventh in a 12-month series of creating prayer flags for one partner that is based on the book, THE CIRCLE OF LIFE by Davis and Leonard. If you join in for all 12, you would have a full palate of colors and ways to see yourself as a Woman.

According to the book, an AMAZON archetype feels the pressure of her work as a teacher, mother, healer or facilitator has lifted. She suddenly finds time for herself, grows more confident in her skills and is less concerned with what others think about her. She may become an 'outlaw' in various settings in her personal and professional life.

Characteristic is her ability to fall heads-over-heels in love with life fueled by a firey passion that is almost an insatiable longing for new experiences, new sensations, new relationships, new living and working environments. We associate the AMAZON with the Warrior who enlists her deepest resources for survival and who will fight to the death for freedom. Finding self-worth might put her at odds with society's expectations of the good grrrl she has always been. Moreover, the AMAZON is headstrong, spontaneous, and outspoken and will put herself on the line to get her point across.

Select at least one of the AMAZON'S characteristics above, or one of your own, as a focus to create your prayer flag. If what you want to heal in yourself (and your swap partner) is something about this time in your life. You might want to think about a woman who stands strong that you know of or know who embodies this archetype.

You could print words on the prayer flag that affirm your AMAZON'S nature that was not or is not acknowledged by you or others; or you can celebrate the hope and promise of magic just over the horizon. (Again your choice) Anything you want is going to be perfect for you as you create, and perfect for your partner to receive.

Even non-machine-sewers can participate. You can buy Fat Quarters at JoAnn’s, or Hobby Lobby for under $2. Any sort of thread and needle will help you sew the seam closed in back. You could even hot glue the seam closed knowing it will come apart in weather, as well as gluing on any other accessories. Use a permanent marker to write words or draw symbols. Do an online search for examples & let your imagination take over.

Prayer Flags are cut at 6” wide and 12” long. The top is folded over 3” in back to make a sleeve for a rope the recipient uses to hang the flags on. They are meant to disintegrate in the weather as the intentional prayer is answered, so ends are not finished and simple is better. Why simple? Beads, fancy threads can be dangerous to birds and other wildlife if swallowed. Remember to be kind to nature.

One option and not required: Include a piece of ribbon your partner can use to tie her PF outside that would go into the sleeve area. Your prayer flags can be of any color, any eco-friendly fabric and symbolize the sender’s interpretation of the Archetype. Please include a note with the swap name, your ID and any information you might wish to share about your creative process and what your intention for the PF is.

RECAP: Sender’s choice to make one prayer flag 6” wide by 12” long to be folded down 3” in back to make a sleeve.

Any color, any eco-friendly fabric, with eco-friendly accessories.

Select one aspect of the AMAZON'S Archetype for your focus Include note with swap name, your ID and information on your creative process

Send by date due (no flaking)

Please email me if you have questions.

++++Rate with kindness giving a heart, and with a 5 as long as sender meets swap requirements. Message your partner and me if are going to be late, and yet, do not flake.