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, December 20, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 16, 2005




 Destiny reverberates within me as I tune in to the possibilities around me. I feel the power of my words swirling from distant memories. The future flows in bright prosperity before me, and I follow it joyfully. ~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: October 16, 2005

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 15, 2005


 Blue brilliance confounds me where sky, sun, fields and waters meet. Sometimes the brilliance overtakes my senses, so that I gaze around me astounded. It's all I can do to wander my sun-drenched path. I may find myself staggering, walking on dizzily drunken in solitary 'solarity'. ~ ATB ~ 

The Daily Mandala: October 15, 2005

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 14, 2005

Kaleidoscope doodles wash over me, pencil coloring gently my blues, drafting possibility, creating a framework of hope and dreamily energizing me. 
~ ATB ~ 

The Daily Mandala: October 14, 2005

Monday, December 7, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 13, 2005


Care of the soul requires a daily pattern of nurturing: feeding the spirit with abundant nutrients of love, joy, peace...flowing pools of grace as fountains splashing over a sun-washed heart...greening the pathways that take you beyond the ordinary to become extraordinary in the world. ~ ATB ~ 

The Daily Mandala: October 13, 2005

Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 12, 2005



 Basic steps will lead me up and around the stairways and pathways that form the matrix of my life. Sometimes it's good to focus, purely on the basics of centering. From that light, the steps shine brightly before me. I can see clearly where I need to go and what I need to do. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 12, 2005

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 11, 2005



Technicolor memories float
on velvet black dreams. 
I see the universal themes 
unfolding on this backdrop, 
the magical canvas that
paints for me
prolific possibilities.
~ ATB ~ 



The Daily Mandala: October 11, 2005

Friday, November 27, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 10, 2005



 The table is set,
 the main characters are seated,
 the project is laid out,
 the game is ready to be played. 
All is well.
 Playing my cards right,
 I will score...a perfect outcome.
 ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 10, 2005

Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 9, 2005







Smile, dance...
relax, focus, dream...
listen, imagine...
then paint your heart's desire. 
~ ATB ~

 
The Daily Mandala: October 9, 2005

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 8, 2005



I relax now into that tiny core, that almost invisible spark in my heart...and begin to pull in the light, the color, the life, the beauty that surrounds me. I feel the joy begin to rise within me. I share the love with those around me. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 8, 2005

The Daily Mandala: October 7, 2005


Somewhere in the center of the controversy, there is healing. Somewhere in the midst of confusion, there is clarity. Somewhere at the heart of the cross, there is hope. May I SEE in the eye of the storm. ~ ATB ~ 
The Daily Mandala: October 7, 2005

The Daily Mandala: October 6, 2005



May I keep my heart open 
to receive the light. 
~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 6, 2005

Friday, November 13, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 5, 2005





My mandala moments reflect happenings in my heart and mind on the occasion that they show up. When I see this one, on the 13th day of November, 2015, I see my Parisian influence showing up as well. This happy picture to me marries the colorful provincial creativity that I love, along with the safety and comfort of formal city gardens. I'm looking at this art of Henry as a symbol of hope, peace and love... a prayer of blessings to the country I love next to my own. May we all BE hope, peace and love to our friends and loved ones who are touched by today's tragedy in the coming weeks and months. May we BE... as said Mohandas Gandhi... the change we wish to see in the world. ~ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: October 5, 2005

Monday, November 9, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 4, 2005



Today, I go out exploring...brandishing a funky shield. Feeling a little bit topsy-turvey, disgruntled and mystified, I decide to have fun as I hold it out in front of me. Going forward with a joyful heart, I deflect today's irritations and turn them into splendid opportunities.
 ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 4, 2005

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 3, 2005





Magical ribbons swirl, twirl and tie up a wondrous gift to me... of life abundant, energized, confident, free. This gift I untie, unwrap and share with others my amazing discovery...the heart of beauty.
 ~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: October 3, 2005

Sunday, October 25, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 2, 2005



 A beacon appears to guide me 
through the darkness, 
beaming rainbows 
and comforting thoughts 
of hope, love, joy, peace. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: October 2, 2005

Friday, October 9, 2015

The Daily Mandala: October 1, 2005





Kaleidoscopic colors
 flicker points of light,
creating possibilities appearing
 in my dreams each night. 
~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 1, 2005

Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 30, 2005





Fire circle...
come sit with me around it.
 Come walk with me to it and from it. 
Leave from it with me, singing...
 taking our collective dreams home
 to spread the fire of light
 and love around us.
~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: September 30, 2005

Monday, October 5, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 29, 2005





 A lovely cross beckons 
in its simplicity,
 challenging me to follow
 my own authenticity. 
~ ATB ~


The Daily Mandala: September 29, 2005

The Daily Mandala: September 28, 2005





My life sometimes feels like a gentle riot of color, in layers tentatively clipped together, waiting for me to arrange into a fascinating puzzle...to pull together all the facets and pathways, bring the edges to center, all intact and flowing outward from the power within. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: September 28, 2005

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 27, 2005



Oh, sunny day. Feeling jaunty, refreshed, renewed. Drawing circles, fitting my square pegs into round holes. I love this morning's energizing fun. The sky peeks through blue. I open my heart to its color and light, bringing me daydreams of magic and creativity.~ ATB ~
 

The Daily Mandala: September 27, 2005

The Daily Mandala: September 26, 2005



 Rainbow Road winds crazily around a technicolor hub. Ah, hubbub. It's driving me through a roundabout in a maddening dream state. Roads offshoot in all directions, calling me to go here, go there, try this way, that way. Suddenly, I'm on the edge of my seat, speeding along, heading out an exit tunnel...
drawn to all the wild spaces and places I've never been. ~ ATB
The Daily Mandala: September 26, 2005

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 25, 2005



 Crossroads come at us in the purest form sometimes. Then we must focus. Earth, air, sea, sky. I must stay grounded, yet I must fly. The balancing act of life in its simplicity. Be true to myself. Be me. Be. ~ ATB ~


The Daily Mandala: September 25, 2005

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 24, 2005





 Autumn rose inspires rows of roses 
winding 'round it. 
Circle enclosed brings me repose,
as I contemplate, nose to rose. 
The wind blows green over fields serene;
 I align my festive rose design...
this pink and green neon scene...
 as best as I can paint it,
 ~ ATB ~ 

The Daily Mandala: September 24, 2005

The Daily Mandala: September 23. 2005





Ringaround the fairytale-time, 
dancing into dream-time, 
calico kisses and buttons and bows.
Happily-ever-aftering, 
here we go a-laughing,
merrily singing, fancifully playing, 
rhyming our silly tunes. 
Twirling round and round again,
discovering the sweet, heartfire within.
The party's just beginning...
over the rainbow, around the maypole...
shall we all join in?
~ ATB ~

 



The Daily Mandala: September 23. 2005

Sunday, September 13, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 22, 2005





Beads of wisdom, beads of dreams, 
energize and synchronize my thoughts,
my goals, my life design. 
I SEE it as complete, an O of opportunity,
a portal to the future me. 
All is well, I SEE... and ATB.

The Daily Mandala: September 22, 2005

Saturday, September 12, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 21, 2005



 Enchanted eyes peer through the luminous fog of my soul. The ears of the universe hear the music in my heart. Sunlight peeks through clouds, reflecting joy upon my somber thoughts. I catch a glimpse of what might be, should I grasp the possibilities.
 ~ ATB ~


The Daily Mandala: September 21, 2005

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 20, 2005







Healing body, mind, heart
comes through the beautiful art
of allowing love and light
to infuse each cell of my being.
Daily doses of serenity,
moments of synchronicity,
tapping into the harmony
of oneness within me. ~ ATB





The Daily Mandala: September 20, 2005

Friday, July 24, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 19, 2005





Strong, bright, true, 
I balance my thoughts...
linking my dreams 
in a mosaic of color:
moonbeams of 
light and joy in sunlit strands,
 revealing hues 
of grace, power and love. 
~ AT B ~
 
 

The Daily Mandala: September 19, 2005

Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 18, 2005


A new day of healing begins in my garden of dreams.
 Sweet fragrance hums a lavender tune floating dusky memories...
whisper-light feathers landing softly in my heart. 
They carry be back to the infinite future 
of possibilities to come. I bask in the light of dawn,
awakening to start with clarity, this amazing journey that I'm on.
~ ATB ~

 
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The Daily Mandala: September 18, 2005

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 17, 2005





Circles in squares, encircling squares in circles, layering the scaffolding of my life. The pattern is quirky, intricate, infinite. Within this amazing complexity exists a compelling diversity, painting dots of color that mesh in a design of splendid synchronicity. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: September 17, 2005

Friday, July 3, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 16, 2005




My magic carpet of dreams carries me to my sacred soul space. Aloft I fly, to mingle with creative spirit and all the possibilities to discover there. It's fun to visit this place. Each night offers my heart a glimpse of healing grace. The medicine in my dreams empowers me.Tuning into my dreams brings me joy of purpose. I love my magic carpet ride, with nighttime travels guiding me through waking hours of synchronicity . ~ ATB ~ 
 


The Daily Mandala: September 16, 2005

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 15, 2005



Cheerfully I greet the fresh garden morning,
 feeling light, open and true to my heart. 
The warm sunlight softly expands it. 
The pale blue sky envelops it.
The sweet fragrance of summer holds it. 
My heart begins the day 
in the peace and beauty of serenity.
 ~ ATB ~




The Daily Mandala: September 15, 2005

Thursday, June 4, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 14, 2005





Chasing down a dream, 
the song with words I'm meant to sing. 
Flying like a dragonfly, I sputter;
 I turn to face the music of the spheres,
 as it imprints its tune on mine. 
Each corner, each direction, each window 
lends a hand in time.
 I hover at each vision. I like what I see.
 I realize I have a mission, 
in my own eternity.
 ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: September 14, 2005

Monday, May 4, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 13, 2005

Full moon landscape mirrors my dreams, manifesting magic to harmonize
 my expression of  wonder and beauty
 in all aspects of my life.
 Full moonlight falls serenely,
 beckoning me to reflection and discovery 
of  the heart of the night.
 ~ ATB ~



The Daily Mandala: September 13, 2005

Friday, March 27, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 12, 2005









Hello there! What a bright morning it can be when I positively smile to be positively me. No matter the tasks on my list to be done. I have to remember to make it all fun. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: September 12, 2005

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 11, 2005



I know that I know...
 the circle of life begins and ends with me.
 My ideas take shape in the blink of an eye.
 It's what I do with them
 that makes the difference. 
I smile when I think of the power of an idea.
 When its time has come, then the circle of life 
allows it in, to spring into creation. 
I know that  I know...
 because of my action,
 its legacy will continue on.
 ~ ATB ~



The Daily Mandala: September 11, 2005

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 10, 2005





Resurrecting the dream resurrects me.
The dream refreshes and renews me,
 my purpose and my vision. 
Its spirit of truth encircles and embraces me.
 I see once again the light on my path
 glowing with beauty,
 intensity and transparency.
 ~ ATB ~





The Daily Mandala: September 10, 2005

Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 9, 2005




 Beginning again, I can see the calm, bright center where I rest my soul in illuminated peace. From there I see in all directions; and the paths to integrate radiate the pattern I must create. Gathering in the threads, my tapestry becomes complete.
 ~  ATB  ~

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The Daily Mandala: September 9, 2005

Monday, February 23, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 8, 2005



 Fruitful seasons sing me memories on the summer breeze...lovingly caressing me in warm thoughts of walking with my friend. Miles and miles past fields and flowers that loom in blooms, we stroll down country roads and paths in parks. Laughter bursts in technicolor conversations, sharing insights heart to heart. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: September 8, 2005

Sunday, February 22, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 7, 2005



In my dreams, I fly above the fray, the life I've known on earth is gone. The future becomes the past, the present teases me, the past overwhelms me. As above, so below becomes one in my soul. I dive  to the depths,  the clouds part and I roam the fields and woods and streams. 
I'm free. I'm home.
 ~ ATB ~



The Daily Mandala: September 7, 2005

Saturday, February 21, 2015

The Daily Mandala: September 6, 2005


Flowering paths I follow; trails of fragrant thoughts meander through my heart. I catch their whimsical message; I listen; and I know which way to go. I sense the pattern... delicate, intricate,yet formed with incredible power.~ ATB ~ 

The Daily Mandala: September 6, 2005