I had a dream of a rope braided from strings of red, yellow, white, black and green, the colors of the Five Elements.

The lesson of the Five Elements is finally their integration: how their energetics can influence, enhance and modulate each other to create balance, health and transcendence. The braided rope is a symbol of this program.
I took the idea to my students at Zen Shiatsu Chicago. Megan readily came out with a solution and the result is the bracelet in the photo. Andrew captured its creation on video and put it on YouTube. Take a look if you like to make one for a friend. It will bring blessing to both weaver and receiver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXlMqBSb6Jo

Thank you so much, guys!