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, May 31, 2012

The Daily Mandala: March 5, 2005

 Enchanted gardens nurture creative spirits, walking gently among the lilies in my dreams. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: March 5, 2005

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The Daily Mandala: March 4, 2005


 Calming two-tone, blue-tone bubbly knowing arranges in perfect orbs throughout the pattern of my life. I rest in the simplicity of the design, yet exquisite synchronicity of movement, that continues to astonish. Trusting in the beauty, the purpose, of the arranging, I' m  assured that all will be revealed in its time. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 4, 2005

Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Daily Mandala: March 3, 2005


 The brightness of Spirit within illumines me, filling me with light energy, creating a heart glow in me. I walk in the wholeness of this creative spirit, revived and joyful for the journey that awaits me. Tuning in to infinite wisdom and guidance, I perceive the bold vision that is given. ~ ATB ~
he Daily Mandala: March 3, 2005

The Daily Mandala: March 2, 2005


 I can create a bright, sunshiny day any day. I only need to feel the joy in the center of my being. In my heart. As the old hymn goes, "I've got that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart."  Singing to the tune of joy brings it welling up within. It's a simple practice, one that can turn an upside-down day, right-side up again! ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 2, 2005

Saturday, May 26, 2012

The Daily Mandala: March 1, 2005



 All things are beautiful, in a strange sort of way. Just getting down to the basics. The pattern repeats and all things become one. Squaring the circle... no beginning, no end. The beauty of wholeness: One. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: March 1, 2005

Friday, May 25, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 28, 2005



 Sometimes my heart feels a little squishy, or prickly, inside -- even if there's a party going on outside. Out of sorts, bent out of shape, my heart feels alone in me. I hole up. I resist the clamor around me, the overwhelm, the glare. I curl up with my tender heart. I nurture it with thoughts of gratitude. Gradually,  patiently, I allow joy to replace the  prickliness and squishy-ness.  My heart begins to open up again. What once seemed out of tune, now sings in harmony. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 28, 2005

Thursday, May 24, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 27, 2005

The colors of my life hark back to the magical box of 64 colors in my childhood crayon box. There, began my journey with color. There, was my favorite first tool in my life's creativity kit.  Why, then, did I forget them for so long? How much fun might I have had through the years, had I not put them away? Now, I love to open my box of colors, which has expanded to infinity. Now, I know to keep those infinite colors in my life toolkit. Now, I choose them to color me beautiful. ~ ATB 
The Daily Mandala: February 27, 2005

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 26, 2005


 Getting in sync with the ticktock of the cosmic clock means tuning in to the frequency of me. Will the real me please stand up? Only then will I have all the time in the world, time will stand still, time will speed up, time won't matter, I'll be in time, on time, all the time. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 26, 2005

Monday, May 21, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 25, 2005

A blazing sunflower dances beneath a lavender sky, singing its glory to passersby. When I am joyful, the sunflower part of me bursts through the canopy of my  heart...unstoppable, irrepressible, magical...startling even me. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: February 25, 2005

Sunday, May 20, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 24, 2005

 Send in the clowns, the smiling light-filled faces, dancing, parading, marveling at life. May I discover my inner clown, and keep her festive laughter evermore. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 24, 2005

Friday, May 18, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 23, 2005



I heard the owl in my dreams...who, me? How? Why are you calling my name? Who's the who in this dream? Me. Yes, you. You're the who. You're the why, the when, the how... the who. Just do. Now. It's time. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 23, 2005

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 22, 2005

 A star appears in the window of my heart. I follow where it leads me. Its stunning beauty transfixes the vision I see. It captivates me, compelling me to move toward its light, erasing the shadows. There, I discover a wondrous flowering spirit,  waiting to be expressed  into the world. I carry the flame of this spirit within me as I travel on my journey, finding joy in sparking this light and inspiration in everyone I meet. ~ ATB 
The Daily Mandala: February 22, 2005

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 21, 2005

 Even when life zaps me with doubt and confusion,  wondering what I was thinking when I set forth on the path I am on, I find the still point... the light that emanates from the core of my being. When I find it, I bask in its glow. I remind myself that with patience, this, too, shall pass. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 21, 2005

Sunday, May 13, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 20, 2005

 The cross is always there, visible at the center of my being... reminding me of the power of being... being in the flow of being, me. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 20, 2005

Saturday, May 12, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 19, 2005

 Bright, Bold, Beautiful!
I feel the energy of my soul aligning with my life pathway. I live the colors and travel in their majesty. I walk in the light of my truth. The synergy of serendipity expresses through me.  ~ ATB ~






















The Daily Mandala: February 19, 2005

Friday, May 11, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 18, 2005

 Wake up sunshine! Color me beautiful on this beautiful new day! I rejoice in the power of love that radiates from my heart center to yours. I bask in the light of compassion and hope that I see in your eyes. I carry this outward into my day...and all is well. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: February 18, 2005

Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 17, 2005

 Scampering effortlessly through the night, under cover of  darkness, my eyes open in delight. I smile as I discover illuminated pathways. Dancing down the moonbeams, like a cat whispering, I silently follow, listening...to the dream tones of the beauty of this night. ~ ATB 
The Daily Mandala: February 17, 2005

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The Daily Mandala: February 16, 2005

Joy in the morning!
As the robin sings in spring, chirping up the joy of the day, I marvel at the power of song this tiny creature  brings, to motivate my way.
~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: February 16, 2005