The orizuru, literally "folded crane," is the most iconic Japanese origami pattern. Creating them is a deceptively detailed, but meditative process. PAUSEr Colleen Durant taught herself the art as a way to reconnect with her past growing up in Yokosuka, Japan, and has continued to teach family and friends the steps to make a classic crane. For her, the cranes are a small reminder of the importance of learning about, experiencing, and appreciating the beauty of cultural practices outside of ones' own.

It is said that anyone who makes a thousand cranes will be granted a wish. Once you know the pattern every square piece of paper becomes a potential wish. As a community, how many wishes could we make for each other? Join us for a Thursday Pause to learn the crane folding process -- use classic origami paper, or create a pattern of your own -- and add your cranes to our community wish!