The Blue Bead

The Blue Bead This is the official page for The Blue Bead, Inc. There are a lot of reasons that we do Art. To Do good. To Change the World.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to Teach, Heal and Bless by bringing Art, Music and Storytelling to create awareness, action and sustainability to worthy causes. But when we have the eyes of the world on us, we also want to do something else. The Blue Bead will use this space, this moment to Shed Light on issues and causes that affect all of us Globally and at Home in our Daily Lives.

We hope to do it in ways that will enchant you, will make you Stop, Look, Listen, Care, and maybe even Act…

THE BLUE BEAD

She stopped along Her Beach Walk
Picked up something glistening in the sand
The Water, Wind, Sun, Sound of Waves
Seemed now nestled in her hand

And from the tiny Bead of Glass
Long tumbled in the Sea
Came a Sound, a Voice
As if yearning to be Free

She rubbed the sand off her Tiny Bead
And held it to Breast Tightly
And realized that Voice was Her’s
The One that she heard Nightly

And now it seemed a tiny Bead,
As she blew to clear the Hole,
Was speaking ever louder
As it Spoke from/to Her Soul

“I am not a Magic Lamp
That has washed up with the Fishes
I am not a Genie
I’m not here to grant you Wishes

“I am ‘Her’ whose Voice you Hear
From the heavens Ev’ry Night
I am Her Who Must Be Heard
To bring the wrongs of Man to Right

“To you I bring this Bead of Blue
To remind you of your Vow
What you have vowed to do One Day
And that One Day is Now

“I am your Mother from the Stars
Your Mother from the Sea
Upon your Soul I laid this boon
This is your Destiny

“To Teach, to Heal, to Bless and this...
To do it in My Name
To use your Gifts to change the World
To Free us from all Shame

“And a Bead shall be your Symbol
Five Sided Glass of Blue
The symbol of what’s best in Man
And the Worst that Men can do

“And as you thread this Bead to others
And tell the many Tales
Each Bead will stand for Freedom
For each Triumph and each Fail

“For every Teaching Heals us
And every Healing Blesses
And Every Blessing Teaches more
The String of Beads Progresses

“And Hidden in this Holy Shape
Are the Secrets of the Mothers
Secrets Hidden in the Sea
Washing up to join the Others

“And so if you find a Bead of Blue
By Fate, by Chance or Choice
Hold it Closely to your Heart
And you will Find Your Voice

Isn't this a beautiful image? I found it at Wallpaper Access. It looked like the perfect picture of an early spring morn...
05/08/2025

Isn't this a beautiful image? I found it at Wallpaper Access. It looked like the perfect picture of an early spring morning that promises to be a beautiful day. I think many of us need a day just like this about now. I know I do!

It's been a bit quiet over here for the Blue Bead. We hope to change that this summer as we work to get back on track. Basically, our little non-profit is just my husband and I. There was no one else to jump in when our personal lives got a little hectic. We've had many changes and challenges over the past year or more. My mother moved in with us and she has had many health issues as well as dementia. It's been a big learning curve and adjustment for all of us. My father is living with cancer and is several hours drive from us which makes visiting difficult. Some of our children have had serious and unexpected health issues as well which have been of concern. Of course there are always a multitude of unexpected life happenings, like a dead water heater, our van breaking down and too many other things to even mention.

There is that part of me that likes to think that things will get easier, I'll have more time to relax, the 'when this- then that' attitude. But let's face it, that's not how it works. Life doesn't get easier but hopefully, we increase our ability to handle the challenges that come our way so it feels just a little more manageable. A big part of that for me is my perception. It has more to do with where I chose to focus my energies than ticking off a never ending 'to do' list. (But I've got that too!)

I'm I going to look at this photo and wonder if the clouds are rolling in or are they dissipating to reveal more blue sky behind them? Or will I look at it and not care, only appreciate it for its beauty in that moment, because either way, I will have sunshine at some point. The key for me is to take those moments when they happen and use them to fill my spirit so I have something to pull from when they are gone.

And that's where I am right now. I am working to refill my spirit. I'm catching up on the practical and making plans to realize the potential. So although we have been quiet here, it's been rather noisy in our lives, but just like the spring, we are will be coming at you soon with new growth and new endeavors.

Watch this space.

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