As my mind becomes still and I respect my need to silently listen to my heart the mandala images become more clear and crisp. After 42 days of making daily mandalas (with a few days missed) I feel a need to center with the artwork. I know when I am not creating I feel a bit off, like my energies are flying around and I cannot fully focus. Yes, there are days when I do the art and I still feel distracted and pulled after making art, but I feel centered in the process.
Today’s Mandala reminds me of what I’ve been hiding from and how I have made excuses out of fear. I allow myself to acknowledge and accept what I am discovering and choose to accept with love the deeper layers I’m discovering.
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A-ha. Love reading of your process. I just did the 5Tibetan Rites and felt so drawn to my paints, not suye of what I was painting.
It has turned into a face, but could just have easily have been a mandala.
I noticed when I came back to the desk, my breath, my posture – everything had changed.
Your process inspires me.
Thanks for the generous comments:) Tell me more about the Tibetan Rites!
I love the three color combination in your second Mandala of the green, yellow, and purple. Very nice and pleasing to the eye and soul. I am glad you are finding solitude and rest in these daily Mandalas that you are undertaking. I have another contribution to Mandala Monday, mine can be seen at http://innerspiritarts.blogspot.com/2010/01/churning-mechanics-of-life.html
Keep up the ritual, they are beautifully insightful.