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!

Saturday, April 30, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 30, 2011

 Imagining a regal garden, where the caretaker lovingly nurtures the flowers and trees, planted so tenderly, with deft design and elegant precision.The beauty and grandeur that blossoms within this garden settles into my soul, as I walk along the pathways, listen to the flowing fountains, breathe in the other worldly harmony of its fragrance. My heart thanks the caretaker of this garden, the artist within that created such beauty so that others might see. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 30, 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 29, 2011


Friendship's warm, fuzzy glow perks up my heart and inspires my playful spirit, making me feel rosy, well and 'in the pink'! ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 29, 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 28, 2011

 Jangled butterflies skittering among the stormy clouds of my mind remind me that 
nothing is permanent, everything changes...
yet hope is always on the horizon. 
Hanging in there, among the crosswinds,
I can still see the vision; and I can 
embrace the beauty of new levels 
of awareness and possibility. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 28, 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 27, 2011

 A rainbow bridge to health and healing is as near as my dreams. ~ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 27, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 26, 2011

 Lovely lavender showers spring healing garden flowers. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 26, 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 25, 2011

 Healing hearts is an art of creative spirit. It's an art of intuitive hearts. It's an awareness of the beauty within the heart, a circle of love and light around the table, a welcoming embrace of home. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 25, 2011

Sunday, April 24, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 24, 2011

 This is a day of new beginnings, when all the colors of my soul are rearranged into a new pattern in a sunny patchwork quilt of spirit. It's amazing how the rearranging can transform the heart of things. Suddenly, the light pours forth, brilliant and beautiful. Whole new aspects are revealed, with a turn of my kaleidoscope. The beauty astounds me, compelling me to continue on my journey...to seek new vistas, new lands. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 24, 2011

Saturday, April 23, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 23, 2011

My rhapsody in blue on blue
sings in harmony
the music of the spheres.
~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 23, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 21, 2011


Unconditional love of family, friends, kindred spirits creates a lovely latticework of healing hearts that sustains my soul, bringing divine love and beauty into my life and relationships.  ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 21, 2011

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 20, 2011

 All things bright, brilliant, bold, beautiful  are breaking forth within me. I sing a new tune, write a new song, plant new seeds, paint a new life. Out of the egg, out of the cocoon...into the rainbow, I fly!~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 20, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 19, 2011


I open the doorway to my beautiful healing garden. There I walk, enveloped in the mist and green of grass and trees. I follow the pathway, a corridor of green...sunlight streaming through it. I stop in wonder, at each bank of flowers, admiring Nature's artistry. I'm inspired to embrace the beauty, and allow it to express as creativity through me. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 19, 2011

Monday, April 18, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 18, 2011

 Where I saw through a glass darkly -- wondering where I wandered, feeling as though leaning backward -- now I see clearly the brilliance around, within and before me. By simply turning on the light  -- heart-light, sunlight, love-light -- I discover I'm floating resiliently in a shimmering bubble-light. All things are transparently, colorfully, wildly beautiful. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 18, 2011

Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 17, 2011

  Someone is trying to get my attention with their playful antics. My healing garden turned upside down. Instead of a doorway and pathway, all I see is a flipping staircase, and all signs pointing upward. There, where the answers to my questions are. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 17, 2011

Saturday, April 16, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 16, 2011

 Down the rabbit hole...I see the portal to my healing garden. The doorway beckons. As springtime flowers, I need only take the quantum leap through my dreams to open it. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 16, 2011

Friday, April 15, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 15, 2011

 I love it when my intuition speaks loud and clear, brilliantly declaring the insight I'm seeking. I feel the energetic nudges lining up, encircling me with love, embracing me in joy. I see the light beaming through. In gratitude, I rest in the harmony that brings me the delight of new beginnings. ~ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 15, 2011

Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 14, 2011

 Where eagles fly is where I'm bound. Aloft, from the aerie of dreams, the big picture comes into perspective. The vision soars
on eagles' wings. With its eyes, all things below come into focus; and all things above transform into possibilities. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 14, 2011

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 13, 2011

 The incredible glow of the compassion of forgiveness expands in my heart, streaming rivulets of healing aquamarine, bubbling stardust to the farthest reaches. Its powerful wand gently touches all points of my soul. All is well; all is beautiful; all is whole. ~ ATB

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 12, 2011

Hope strengthens my heart, comforting me with rainbow colors, weaving love and light, wrapping me in peace. ~ ATB

Monday, April 11, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 11, 2011

Through My Kaleidoscope 
At first glance, my day may seem like a zillion scattered pieces. I may feel muddled, befuddled, unfocused...wondering which end is up, what do I tackle first, in what seems a jam-packed schedule. Is there any rhyme or reason to all the events, projects and must-dos in my life? If I take a moment to stop thinking about it, and view the larger perspective, I SEE that there is a pattern visible. My inner eye picks it up, loves it, gets curious about it...and I play with the vision, turning it ever so slightly, like a kaleidoscope. Each turn fascinates me with another extraordinary view. I can have fun with it, realizing that I CAN embrace the beauty of ME anytime I really want to BE. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 11, 2011

Sunday, April 10, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 10, 2010

 Breathing in each moment, the gift of life, of love and light, the grace of renewal and rebirth. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 10, 2010

Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 9, 2011

 The beauty of friendship glows through laughing eyes connecting us one to another. The power of friendship paints heart to heart. The art of friendship brings laughing hearts together. In the big picture, love is the power, love is the beauty. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 9, 2011

Friday, April 8, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 8, 2011

 The healing hearts of kindred spirits kindle my heart, sparking a fountain of peace that refreshes. Within my heart an emergence of joy blossoms. Flowing over, it ripples outward, cascading a resurgence of healing intention that, happily once again, finds its expression. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 8, 2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 7, 2011

 Keeping my eye on the center, the essence of my dream is always before me. The delicate dance of life weaves a beautiful pattern, with infinite connections and magical synchronicities. Joy comes each morning, knowing the target is always there, patiently waiting in the background.  I peek through the curtain, and the beauty that awaits me out there in the field, astounds me. The dance begins again. ~  ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 7, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 6, 2011

The skies are starting to clear, and the forecast is beautiful. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 6, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 5, 2011

  Following a burst of insight comes  the art of coloring in the lines, connecting the dots, of this beautiful pattern I see before me.  It's time to fill it in, layer the pigments, giving depth to my dream    ,,, paving the yellow brick road with the power of red, vermilion, magenta, indigo. With strength to the color core of my  being, I discover the magical blend that will carry me forward. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 5, 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 4, 2011

Intensity intensifies, my color eyes surprise me. Can this be? To see the light? Insight? With heart open wide, I flow the light inside. In the midst of the intensity burns brilliant peace... as the beauty of uncertainty surrounds me. ~  ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 4, 2011

Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 3, 2011

Exquisite integration is my beautiful design as I pull together all the disparate parts into a holographic wholeness, dispersing to infinity, yet visible to me as unity. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 3, 2011

Saturday, April 2, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 2, 2011

Running in circles, from here to infinity, ribbons of eternity twine round and round my home tree. What will be will be. And so it is. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 2, 2011

Friday, April 1, 2011

The Daily Mandala: April 1, 2011

Life is a beautiful puzzle  --  enigmatic, mystifying. Relationships are beautiful puzzles, too -- enigmas, mysteries with subtle twists and turns. Somehow your heart knows that the beauty is always there, despite the puzzlement. Finding your place in the mosaic means painting your colors in a pattern that holds the beauty, the vision, the dream. ~ ATB 

The Daily Mandala: April 1, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 31, 2011

As I walk between blue sky and sun-swept fields of springtime, birds are singing, best friends talking, mile after mile. It's opening day, a rite of spring, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in the land. A new day begins; and all is well in my world. ~ ATB 
The Daily Mandala: March 31, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 30, 2011

Let us then be up and doing, plainly envisioning, powerfully structuring, flexibly creating, gently cradling, the quest of our dreams. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 30, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 29, 2011

The power and raw beauty of color transforms my life into the gift of all things beautiful. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 29, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 28, 2011

There are days when things seem a little askew. Like I'm following a crooked road. Or the mirror seems cracked and the light fractures. Maybe my life seems out of sorts, my plans and projects seem endless. Someone isn't responding to my overtures of connection. It all feels scratchy. It is then that I see the rainbow light is still there, still within my heart. The sun is always shining. If I focus on it, no matter how misshapen, the bright light shines through. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 28, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 27, 2011

Winkin' 'n blinkin'... lucky me. Forever onward, no matter the path that finds me, all is well and will be. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 27, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 26, 2011

 I love my paintbox of colors to fashion the brush strokes of my life....squaring the circle with vibrant prismatic rainbow hues. All things are beautiful. ~ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 26, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 25, 2011

Grant me the grace and peace of an intuitive heart. May beautiful blessings swirl forth toward infinite possibilities. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: March 25, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 24, 2011

As I tune into the wisdom of red and blue, a fusion of indigo power filters through. Given the green light, I do what I know, and I know what to do. ~ ATB  

The Daily Mandala: March 24, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 23, 2011

A coherence of happiness lights up my heart, rippling through the cloudiest days, with thoughts of all things beautiful.  ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 23, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 22, 2011


Feeling alone and adrift, I search for the healing light of hope, radiance, love. Where is it when I need it the most? Who can I turn to for kindred spirit connection? Remembering, calmly walking on, I look deeply into the well of spirit within. There I find it, the wellspring of hope, the flowing radiance, the light of love. ~ ATB




The Daily Mandala: March 22, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 21, 2011

Wow, passionate, mystical purple power! Indigo dreams and fuchsia flowers open my heart to creative delights. Home! ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 21, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 20, 2011

Stormy night of thunder bolts me awake, springing me forth into a new action plan of focus for my dreams. ~ ATB


The Daily Mandala: March 20, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 19, 2011

Supernova moon brings flower blossom smiles to my heart, blending ethereal magic over the landscape, augmenting the glow of daydreams in all directions. Back to the future it takes me,  harmonizing the gift of beauty to be. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: March 19, 2011