My Serenity Way
Paper Cut Artwork
Scherenschnitte, Inspriational, Spiritual
Celtic Blessings & Designs, 12-Step Recovery
Inspired from Nature, Friends, Pets and Life's Lessons
Serenity Way
P. O. Box 67
Yorkville, NY 13495
ph: 315-269-7697
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Lotus-Butterfly Collection
The Lotus-Butterfly Pins and Pendants started as a fund-raiser and public awareness project for the Mohawk Valley Council On Alcoholism /Addictions (www.MVCAA.org). Moved to Serenity Way , we refer to it as the "Lotus Butterfly Project". A portion of the proceeds from each item purchased goes to MVCA/A as a donation. The handcrafted pins and pendants symbolize "Triumph over Adversity" (see bottom of page for more). Available in a variety of colors, a lotus flower is etched or painted into the center of a glass mosaic tile. The butterfly at the top is either a swarovski crystal, etched, or painted . As an option, below the lotus, three crystals to represent water are available. New items in this project will be coming in the future.
We are located in the greater Utica, New York area. Artwork samples may be viewed by appointment. Call 315-269-7697, or email: inquiries@myserenityway.com.
Pins & Pendants are on display for sale at McHarris Gifts in Utica and Clinton NY.
A display of every item in this collection is available at Meelan's Carpet One in Yorkville NY.
Color chart for the pins and pendants is shown at the bottom of this page.
NEW! I also have a variety of pieces for sale on ETSY.COM
Click on this link: www.myserenityway.etsy.com
Samples of Pins Available below (Full color chart at bottom of page)
ALL PINS $10 each
Samples of Pendant Styles Available below (full color chart at bottom of page)
Pendants alone without cord: $10 each.
With Black, Silver, or Gold cord: $13 each.
"Triumph Over Adversity" Framed Poem
Above are unframed cut and print version of the "Triumph Over Adversity"5x7 Unframed: $7, Framed (dk. wood or lt. oak): $16
4x6 Unframed: $5, Framed (dk. wood or lt. oak): $14
Significance of the Lotus and Butterfly
The Lotus and Butterfly represent our symbols of “Triumph Over Adversity”, not just from addictions but overcoming any adversity. Everyone goes through difficult life changing experiences for which this symbol can have relevance. A painful truth keeps one in the darkness. Losses of all kinds bring emotional pain. At some point the darkness becomes so unbearable that the willingness to make changes begins.
The lotus flower begins its journey in the mud and muck at the water's bottom, grows up through the darkness, and when it reaches the surface emerges as a closed bud. It has the potential to grow and blossom in the sunlight. It floats peacefully on the water. It rises and falls as the water rises and falls. At night it closes up until it is reawakened by next day’s light.
Opening to new possibilities of the new day, the lotus flows with the changes. Maybe we too can live with some sense of serenity and peace, opening ourselves to the light of day and the possibilities that lie there.
The butterfly starts out in the darkness of a cocoon. It must twist and turn and struggle to get free. But if it were not for that struggle the butterfly would not develop the strength necessary to fly. The struggle itself creates the transformation necessary to achieve freedom. So too is it with addicts and those facing adversity. Strength and courage develop when they are willing to face adversity and accept help to overcome it.
Available Colors and Finishes for Pins and Pendants
Tiles vary in size from 7/8" x 7/8" to 1"x 1", and in thickness.
Polished tiles are etched & enhanced in either silver or gold.
Matte tiles are painted in a variety of colors.
Serenity Way
P. O. Box 67
Yorkville, NY 13495
ph: 315-269-7697
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