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!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 18, 2011

 Color wheels cycle through rainbow trails of setting sun, whirling shimmering thoughts and dreams,  as the light scatters on the water and gentle breezes skim my face. A sense of freedom fills my heart;  and merriment tags along, creating joyful memories of restorative moments in time. ~ ATB


The Daily Mandala: March 18, 2011
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 17, 2011

 Everyone loves a parade!


The Daily Mandala: March 17, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 16, 2011

 Home tree finds me embracing its branches, downloading its ancient wisdom, absorbing its aura of feathered inhabitants, feeling its healing peace. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: March 16, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 15, 2011

 Oceans blue, beach and pool, water worlds to heal the soul. For neon bathers, a spa retreat rejuvenates, renews, restores in dreamtime, suntime, funtime. ~ ATB


The Daily Mandala: March 15, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 14, 2011

 Spanish Lakes
The Daily Mandala: March 14, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 13, 2011

 Prairie Flower
The Daily Mandala: March 13, 2011
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 12, 2011

 Buttons and bows, swirling skirts, dancing beaus, 
eyes gleam, lacy dreams...
celebrating a day in the sun...
warmth beating down, dizzily drifting  away... 
far, far away  on the wide golden plain. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 12, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 11, 2011

 I see the sign of whimsical design.'Let-it-go-ranch'occupies my mind,thinking of amazing effects on passersby.Sitting down to dine,this prairie place finds the grace of hospitality and down-home good times. ~ ATB
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The Daily Mandala: March 10, 2011

Downpour, restore...tsunami of my soul soaks a parched heart-land within.Overflowing love brims blue and true. My intuitive heart refreshes its authentic self. Love flows where it knows...goes.. home. ~ ATB

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The Daily Mandala: March 9, 2011


With sunset fading into orange glow, walking trails loom as mysterious, ancient, magical pathways. Spanish moss drapes in lavender light of dusk. I love my evening trees, speaking to me in the hush of twilight, as water blends into sky. ~ ATB 

The Daily Mandala: March 9, 2011
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Monday, March 28, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 8, 2011

 Play ball!
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The Daily Mandala: March 7, 2011

Up in the air, silly game, fly ball! 
Jollity, hilarity, whimsical frivolity
beam from boisterous suntanned faces.
Blue skies smiling at me
of sunny delight and fantasy. ~ATB

The Daily Mandala: March 7, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 6, 2011

 Astronomically speaking, I discover the darkest skies contain the most beautiful patterns of light. Pinpoints of stars paint a vast heaven of colorful night. ~ ATB

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 5, 2011

 Strawberry baskets, promises of red and green delight the senses. Letting go of all pretenses, I dream again, circling fences around my healing garden of blossoming butterflies, flowers and trees. ~ ATB

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 4, 2011


 Sand and sea wink at me,
simply saying look at me,
how I'm being simply me. ~ ATB


The Daily Mandala: March 4, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: March 3, 2011

 Tropical island fun reveals flowery garden themes, sand dollar trees, oyster bar seas, insightful dreams
of sweet memories. ~ ATB

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Monday, March 21, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 2, 2011


Making a joyful noise, the sun blazes through charred pines, renewing with spring greenery along ocean's edge. Singing birds join the light chorus, fading into twilight hours. I walk serenely, unstressed and blessed with the beauty around me. ~ ATB


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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Daily Mandala: March 1, 2011

 Delicate shells wash up to my feet from ocean deep, as I saunter lazily along the shore, mesmerized by the ebb and flow of the tide and of my heart journeying home. ~ ATB 

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The Daily Mandala: February 28, 2011

 Island in the sun: sand, sea, flowers, surfing shells, palm, pine, peaceful skies, drifting clouds...all at my beck and call, whether traveling for real or in my mind. ~ ATB
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The Daily Mandala: February 26, 2011

  A wise woman resides within me, within everyone whose heart will listen to that feminine voice bringing peace, love, unity and all things beautiful to the world. ~ ATB 


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The Daily Mandala: February 25, 2011

Opening to the flow of light swirling dervishly, dancing across rivers of mist, feathering lavender yellow through sky and clouds... to brushstroke my heart with peaceful delight. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: February 25, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: February 24, 2011

Spanish moss glimmering in setting sun, dream-weaves gentle memories of river breezes and beauty of flowing trees. ~ ATB



The Daily Mandala: February 24, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: February 23, 2011


Arriving at my beautiful moon river of dreams. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 23, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: February 22, 2011

Bravehearts focus on true light of hope, bearing witness to the power of love to transform the way before them. ` ATB

The Daily Mandala: February 22, 2011
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The Daily Mandala: February 21, 2011

Feeling very scholarly, as I focus on getting down to business on my yellow brick road. As it stretches out before me, I keep a watchful eye on my whereabouts. There are nuggets of wisdom on every stretch of my travels. I tune in to the messages along the highway, mindful of where they are leading me. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: February 21, 2011
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Monday, March 14, 2011

The Daily Mandala: February 20, 2011

Breaking dawn brings beautiful sunrise, filtering shimmering fantasies through the mists of my mind. As the eagle soars through the morning skies, so I travel through magical realms...daydreaming, believing, creating beauty.   ~ ATB


The Daily Mandala: February 20, 2011
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