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!

Sunday, September 30, 2012

The Daily Mandala: May 7, 2005



 Fancy free, you and me. Delightfully breezy, dreaming up memories, sharing sweet stories. Life is a playground of friendship and laughter, where joy's at the heart, and love is the answer. ~ ATB 
The Daily Mandala: May 7, 2005

Saturday, September 29, 2012

The Daily Mandala: May 6, 2005



Follow the river, a dream to deliver, to me as I ponder the colors of me. Who am I this morning? What was that night vision? How may I call it back to my heart? Follow the colors, the threads of my being...seeing the pattern, the lines in the drawing, finding my story and tracing it home. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: May 6, 2005

Sunday, September 23, 2012

The Daily Mandala: Cinco de Mayo, 2005


Seasons come and go. It's the natural way of things. The seasons of my life are destined to flow, naturally. When I surrender to the healing grace within, the creative spirit expresses joyfully outward. It is then, that I may make a difference in the natural way of things. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: Cinco de Mayo, 2005

Saturday, September 22, 2012

The Daily Mandala: May 4, 2005


 There is boldness in the blueprint, in the pattern, in the dream sketch. When I paint in boldness of color... finding my true colors in my paintbox... I feel the power that is present in me being the blueprint of me. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: May 4, 2005

Friday, September 21, 2012

Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Daily Mandala: May 2, 2005


 In my morning contemplation, I discover myself  in the middle of  a cross...a crossroads...centered within it, this sphere... gazing out in all directions, comforted in joy, in light,  grace and radiance of peace. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: May 2, 2005

Sunday, September 16, 2012

The Daily Mandala: May Day, 2005



May Day 2005
My healing garden is an oasis, a place in my heart where I may find solace. Whenever I find life's challenges rising to overwhelm me, I go to the garden. When I feel like a lost sailor at sea, ready to holler May Day, I turn myself around, and rather than sinking, I reach for the life saver that reminds me May Day is the joyful day of renewal and creativity. I pull myself back into the boat; and I turn the ship's wheel toward my lovely oasis. It's All Things Beautiful, and will be there, always. ~ ATB


The Daily Mandala: May Day, 2005

Saturday, September 15, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 30, 2005


 In my healing garden dream, someone gives me beautiful plants to create there a magical realm for the heart. Sunlight glistens on rainbow spirals of  energizing hospitality, and we drink from the cup of serenity. Together, in this place, we nurture and express our blossoming  creativity. ~ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 30, 2005

Thursday, September 13, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 29, 2005



 I'm a square in a circle...a peg in  a hole. This feels homey and comfortable; I feel the balancing act transpiring within my soul.  ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 29, 2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 28, 2005


Asymmetrical dreams make me smile with their serendipity, their warm fuzziness, their fun-loving schemes. I dream, I laugh, I hug life, and I love my beautiful playground.  ~ATB
The Daily Mandala: April 28, 2005

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 27, 2005


The murmur of a dove's song rises in my heart from distant memories of  long ago days and future flights...a fantasia of  illumined delights. ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 27, 2005

Monday, September 10, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 26, 2005


 Simply blue, my heart sings true...a melody of circumstance. Seeking true direction, gathering in the waters, flowing healing fountains, pouring forth in pools of inspiration.  ~ ATB

The Daily Mandala: April 26, 2005

Saturday, September 8, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 25, 2005



All things bright and beautiful 
wing into my life 
on a rainbow of dreams. 
Windmills, Ferriswheels, pinwheels... 
whirling hearts harmonize, energize...
   sing me to my soul's desire. ~ATB

 The Daily Mandala: April 25, 2005

Sunday, September 2, 2012

The Daily Mandala: April 24, 2005l


 Through the rainbow,
all things are beautiful. 
Life is a holiday of joy. 
 All things are possible...dreamable.
 All things point to the light.
All is well in its brilliance. ~ ATB 
The Daily Mandala: April 24, 2005l