Mandala Healing

I recently looked back at an old post where I made lots of wellness mandala's. It got me in the mood to make one today. A meditative thing to do.

This painting I posted a while back in its half-way done state. This is still not finished, but nearly there... I am actually taking things away from it, it turned out to be such a busy painting. I wanted it to be rich, opulent and exotic, then got a little carried away. I like it still though!
(apologies for the flash glare).

Lesson Learned

We are taught in the Yoga room that it is wise not to get too attached to anything.

One asana practice/meditation will be smooth and expansive, the next one restless and hard to stay with. I am in recovery from illness and yesterday I really felt like I was making progress throughout the day, my mind just a little restless, mostly smooth and quiet, then I lost the strong thread again.

Lesson learned - it's one step forward, two steps back. Patience and persistence are required. And maybe a little more sleep and TLC.....

How To Say Thanks

Sometimes it's easy to say thank you, yet sometimes when gratitude is overwhelming, it can be difficult to find the words to match the deed.

I stumbled upon a link while reading one of my favourite blogs, The Happiness Project . Thank you Gretchen! Leah shows us by beautiful example just how to practice being grateful for every. little. thing. by writing thank you notes.

When I stop to think about all the little notes I would need to write to thank people in this life of mine, well, it will take me right into my next life, I am sure!

So just in case you miss out on getting a note from me, I'll thank YOU now!

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I've been doing lots of creative cooking lately, trying to get out of a cooking rut, choosing the healthier options, yet I still keep falling back on the potato, a favourite of the boys in the family. The potato gets a lot of criticism, however it's is actually quite nutritious and is great for people feeling under stress. Who knew?

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The journal page is an 'oil flower'.