Monday, April 21, 2014

Monday Mandalas

We attended a family gathering yesterday.  One family member has become increasingly unkind and made yesterday more difficult than usual.  So, I thought a meditative, mandala making Monday would be uplifting and a great way to start my day and week.  So, that's just what I did.

After an early morning breakfast and cup of coffee, I went out to gather some blossoms from my yard.  It was cool and quiet.  Arranging the flowers was peaceful and it's all I thought of.
Ahhh....it was wonderful! I found some very pretty flowers and colors to play with.





My Monday feels better already!
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14 comments:

  1. mamasmercantileApril 21, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    What a wonderful way to relax.

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 21, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    How pretty! They look like a kaleidoscope! I actually had to look up mandala...it was interesting to read about. I don't know where I've been...but I had no idea what it meant! Enjoy your week! Hugs, Diane

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  3. Art and SandApril 21, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    I am glad you found a wonderful way to wipe away the negativity you experienced.

    We were with family in Cool, California for Easter weekend. We have never been to Cool. outside of Sacramento on the way to Tahoe.

    Love your mandala.

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  4. ErikaApril 21, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Looks like a wonderful way to relax and make something pretty and different. Love all the different combinations with the same flowers. Thanks for sharing and here is hoping the rest of your day is as relaxing as well.

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  5. benitaApril 21, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    That bottom one is beautiful.

    Sorry about the difficult relative. We had one, too, and it always made family gatherings difficult.

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  6. Cindie April 21, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    What a lovely activity to brighten any day. I've got a great mandala book I picked up at Costco a few years ago - love just flipping through the pages.

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  7. gillyApril 21, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Good for you - I'm glad you were able to switch off and relax a bit with the beauty of nature. Hugs xx

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  8. Delighted HandsApril 21, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    How beautiful-I have seen quilt mandalas but not ones from flowers-I think my grandkids will love to make some! Glad you feel better...

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  9. lindaApril 22, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    Very pretty. :)

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  10. MeredithApril 22, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    What a lovely thing to create to push all that negative energy away. Remember the saying, you can pick your friends but not your family.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  11. simply bevApril 23, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    What a creative and pretty way to relax! I'm sure that was a great meditation for you and am glad you caught the patterns in photos to share!

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  12. TammyApril 24, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful mandalas. Unkind people are usually tormented and if you aren't happy with yourself, then you can't be happy for others. Enjoying a quiet, meditative morning is a beautiful way to get back your zen. :) Best wishes, Tammy

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  13. QuinnApril 26, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    That's a lovely response to a stressful experience! Onward, with beauty :)

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  14. roxieMay 3, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I love your thoughtful and positive responses to life's stresses. And your mandalas are soooo lovely!

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