All Things Beautiful...Through My Kaleidoscope

Welcome to my page of reflections on the mandala art of Henry Reed. Long ago, I envisioned my writing as viewing life through my looking glass…my kaleidoscope. I love the way the picture changes, with each turn of the scope. Yet, it’s always unique and beautiful. After long enjoying Henry’s mandalas in my daily email, I discovered that, beyond looking at the artwork, I was feeling prompted to write words from my heart regarding what was going on in my life. I began my own daily affirmations, or reflections…and posting them here, beginning in August 2009. ~ Nov. 13, 2011, Henry completed his 7th year -- 2,556 mandala paintings -- thus completing a circle. A new one begins. Hope you'll tune in to watch what develops in this blog space of Henry Reed, SusanGail and ATB ~ It's a journey of intuitive heart.

MANDALA ART BY HENRY REED FROM ARCHIVES OF THE DAILY MANDALA

Note to visitors of All Things Beautiful...

Below you will see my reflections on The Daily Mandala from the archives, beginning with Nov. 13, 2004...progressing gradually onward to Nov. 13, 2007, when Henry concluded his seven-year series. To see the newest mandalas, scroll down the archives...to where I first began the reflections in 2009. So, I've a long way to go before I sleep, in these mandala woods, so lovely, dark and deep!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 30, 2010

 All things are beautiful,
possible, dreamable
on the road less traveled by...
that leads to one bright shining spot,
the magical realm: Camelot. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: November 30, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 29, 2010

The sounds of music of the spheres floods my soul, filling my heart with light and beauty. I know I must pass it on...keeping the earth singing. ~ ATB




The Daily Mandala: November 29, 2010

Sunday, November 28, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 28, 2010

Where is the sunflower in your heart? Where is the royal beauty bright? Where  do you find the strength of your soul? Wherein is your anam cara? These questions, and many more, weave their mystical magic on the tapestry of life. The answers are there, revealed when the time is right. ~ ATB
 

The Daily Mandala: November 28, 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 27, 2010

 In the magical realm of my dreams, not only do I SEE enchanted forests and beautiful seas, I dream of dreamers. Beautiful dreamers who are dreaming with me to preserve a planet's possibilities. Life-changing dreams compelling a call to reverence for the interconnecting web of life that sustains us and brings beauty to our soul journey home. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: November 27, 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 25, 2010

 No matter how many turnarounds I take,
I can always get back on track.
No matter what happens 
in each area of my life,
no matter what anyone else may think,
I have faith in my dreams.
When others may question my integrity,
my intentions, my direction...
I believe in me. I know my goals 
are sound, true,unwavering,
yet open and free. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 25, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 24, 2010

 
 In the dusk of dream travels I collaborate with Spirit, aligning my heart and soul to my authentic, creative self. Oh, the simplicity... if only I remember to SEE and LISTEN to my dreams. ~ ATB 


The Daily Mandala: November 24, 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 23, 2010

 In love and light I walk my talk, gaining new understanding each day. Obstacles become stepping stones, pebbles along the way. My yellow brick road glows under the warmth of the sun. This journey of the heart constantly carries me, with wisdom and compassion, to the place of peace and joy...the beautiful center within. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 23, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 22, 2010

 There are times in our lives when we're plunged into the vortex, out of the blue, perhaps, but maybe not. Maybe heart-wise and soul-wise, at some deeply intimate level, we knew we needed the challenge confronting us. Perhaps it was words that jangled our being to the core...to churn up our own core values. To make us take a hard look at who and what we are. Only from the depths of the vortex, can we summon the healing energy required to live our truth. ~ ATB

Sunday, November 21, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 21, 2010

Gathering in the harvest: It's time to come in from the outposts on the borders. We come together with simple gifts, with thankfulness for Nature's bounty. We give back in reverence, broadcasting beautiful blessings of Spirit to heal the planet. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 21, 2010

Saturday, November 20, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 20, 2010

 A festival of trees under a prism of many suns enchants my heart on my daily walkabouts with God.
~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 20, 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 19, 2010

Following the inspiration of my ideal,
I boldly set about lighting up all the facets
of my purpose. I see the film playing in my mind's eye. I like this movie; it inspires me to keep on keeping on. Anything seems possible. Anything is dreamable. All things are beautiful. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 19, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 18, 2010

 Open and receptive to the divinity that resides in my heart, I cast my dreams upon the waters in all directions. Like beautiful tall ships in a bottle, they ride the waves. I know at exactly the right moment, they will wash up on shore at the feet of the person who needs the wisdom of the message within. As captain of my ship, I make choices that follow the integrity of my soul. I send out the little fleet... and, one by one, await their magical return. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: November 18, 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 17, 2010

 Challenges of positive overwhelm confront me when I have so much possibility before me. I welcome the bright and beautiful projects, yet must create a strong, flexible structure to complete them. In the background, always, the healing presence sustains me. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 17, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 16, 2010

Today, I feel that I'm squaring the circle with bold intensity, as I bring up the layers of experiences flowing beautifully and concentrically from my past. With the force of the waves behind me, I SEE I'm drawing the circle wider each day, expanding my global perspective, enlarging the vision, creating the future that is meant to be. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 16, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 15, 2010

 Shafts of sunlight beam down through the forest emitting eternal messages of truth and beauty, a comfort in the space between the trees. I listen to the wisdom of Nature, whose intelligence finds its way into my heart. One tree may be silenced, but lives on in memory with a message of its own. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: November 15, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 14, 2010

 I love all the whimsical folks in my wild-eyed pumpkin patch of networking kindred spirits.I arrange energetic circles of orange against the blazing blue sky.My family, friends, Creative Spirits and Healing HeARTS reside in my personal patch, where I may enjoy each of them, a wagonload of them, or the entire field. I may gather them together in different circles, and connect circles within circles. It's fun to frolic in my pumpkin patch, lit up by all the glowing, smiling faces. What a blessing; what a cornucopia for me. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 14, 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 13, 2010

 In anticipation of all things beautiful, possible, dreamable...I sing to the music of magenta's magical tunes. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 13, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 12, 2010

  In my healing garden, there is a labyrinth of trees. Daily, I walk among them. They nourish my heart and grow my spirit. Walking along the pathways is a process of discovery...about myself, about the world, about my place in the scheme of things. My trees bring solace to my soul. I'm grateful for their being, and humbled by their beauty. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 12, 2010

Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 11, 2010


A beautiful blue planet glows with creative spirit and healing energy. We are all wondrous lights surrounding and supporting this orb.  When we coalesce as a choir in the matrix, we join in symphony of harmony. May we keep the world singing. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 11, 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 10, 2010

Mood Indigo:
Feelin' jazzy...keeping my options open...
winkin,' blinkin,' playfully thinkin'
I can find the music 
and dance to my tune. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 9, 2010

 Resting phase...
I need a resting, nesting stage. 
Amidst the clamor of busy days,
I breathe in, sleep in, dream in...
peace that stays. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 9, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 8, 2010

Magical, whimsical heart wheels...spinning, turning, musing, rolling along...on cue, in line, on tap for amazing possibilities. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 8, 2010

Monday, November 8, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 7, 2010

The contrasts in the human spirit are presented to me at times when I least expect it. Words that charm and entice me with their air of friendship, may suddenly turn into words of defensiveness and misunderstanding. Today opposites confront me. Red and green I see...but remembering behind that exists, always, deep serenity. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: November 7, 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 6, 2010

 The power and simplicity of patience and persistence steadies my course, as though riding with a violet flame. My way is lit, serenely. Quietly I venture on, knowing I'm guided on my journey. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 6, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 5, 2010

    With my eyes on the prize,
I run the race that is set before me. 
Spinning dreams find me at the starting gate, 
eagerly anticipating 
all things beautiful, possible, dreamable. 
With passion and perseverance,
I run harder, faster, longer. 
Others are watching, 
cheering from the sidelines; 
giving up is not an option. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 5, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 4, 2010

 It's time to change the colors in my palette, adding a bit of magenta magic and emerald esprit. The power of healing light shines through the swirls of paint strokes on my canvas. The luminosity frames my vision, reflecting the light within. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 4, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 3, 2010


Some days the starkness and boldness of the landscape of my life astounds me. It is then that I see the contrast. The ragged, jagged parts of me, the loud and undisciplined parts of me, need to be put into balance and order. I need to strengthen and reinforce my personal grid, bringing justice, peace...to all competing aspects. ~ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 3, 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 2, 2010

 All things are beautiful in my healing garden of autumn memories and dreams. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 2, 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010

The Daily Mandala: November 1, 2010

Angel Dreams: 
Energizing systems, schemes...colorizing numerous themes of life. Filling in the pattern, I listen for what it means. I pick up my brush; and I paint the dream fulfilled. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: November 1, 2010

The Daily Mandala: October 31, 2010

 Are the stars out tonight?
Contemplating twinkling galaxies in the farthest reaches of space. Time stands still under the panoply of heaven's dark skies,a velveteen backdrop for giant star dippers and soaring swans...a production visible only during magical nights of winter's ultimate sorcerer and lighting technician. The mystic lamplighter draws back the curtain, revealing wondrous beauty of star-strung branches. Leafless spires, aglow with ancient light, reach outward and upward in anticipation of the season...
thanks, giving, love. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: October 31, 2010