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!

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

The Daily Mandala: November 5, 2005



Morning Wake-up!!
Roll up your sleeves, flash those eyes.
Set your intention...guided by
synchronicity and wonderful
surprise. ~ATB ~ 
The Daily Mandala: November 5, 2005

Monday, December 5, 2016

The Daily Mandala: November 4, 2005


Purple giraffes make me laugh, 
zany though they are.
Imagine the fun of them
 climbing from rung to rung,
and then, peering way down below
 them, oogling us all from afar.
~ATB ~
 

The Daily Mandala: November 4, 2005

Friday, December 2, 2016

The Daily Mandala: November 3, 2005



The song of morning light thrills my heart, transforming darkness into joy.
All is well and beautiful.
All is peace and praise...
for the still, small voice that remembers,
for the love that stirs a kindness,
for the grace that walks beside me,
through the woods and fields to home. 
~ ATB ~ 
 
The Daily Mandala: November 3, 2005

Saturday, August 20, 2016

The Daily Mandala: November 2, 2005




Enchanted pathways beckon me in the summer sun. Rainbow light flickers happy heart tunes as I skip merrily in tune to my destination. ~ ATB ~


The Daily Mandala: November 2, 2005

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

The Daily Mandala: November 1, 2005





 I follow the crooked road with joy and laughter, singing as I walk. With each jaunty step, I embrace the journey. I anticipate the wonder around each corner, over each hill, across each river. I love my crooked road. I follow where it leads, exploring its magic and possibilities. ~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: November 1, 2005

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 31, 2005



 Life is an amazing journey of colors, patterns, weavings...creating a matrix of astounding 
richness and beauty. Each pathway intersects with another. Each knot conjures up memories of lessons learned.  Still...in center...the light of life is a beacon burning steady in its brilliance. ~ ATB ~



The Daily Mandala: October 31, 2005

The Daily Mandala: October 30, 2005


Green screen filters, shimmers in waves my thoughts, skimming, skittering, lightly drifting over my blue hyacinth mood. ~ ATB ~




The Daily Mandala: October 30, 2005

Monday, February 8, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 29, 2005




Simple treasures exist just behind the looking glass, just beyond the window pane, just beneath the surface of visibility. In my consciousness, I see them. Peeling back the magic tape, I glimpse the possibility...that they, the beautiful treasures, will find me when I'm ready. ~ ATB ~






The Daily Mandala: October 29, 2005

Thursday, February 4, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 28, 2005





The power of the light beyond the window flows into me, strengthening my resolve. I'm energized and ready to run out the door, welcoming the morning sunrise. There's much to do; and the time is now...this day... to be busy building dreams.  ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 28, 2005

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 27, 2005



Amazing mazes always find me. Each one challenges my navigational ability...to find new ways of thinking, to see past the obstacles before me, to remember the heart of patience within me and so to discover the key to open each door. I trust that the passageway I take is always the right one. It will lead me to where I need to be. ~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: October 27, 2005

The Daily Mandala: October 26, 2005


Dizzily dazzling doodling,
 swirling layer upon layer in the vortex 
of dreamy-eyed artists...
creating, fantasizing, drawing up designs 
for dancing into future possibility.
~ ATB  ~ 


The Daily Mandala: October 26, 2005

The Daily Mandala: October 25, 2005


Life is:
 A circus of fun under the full moon.
A zany, jazzy amusement park. 
A playground of magic beauty whirling free.
 It's dancing, skipping, songbird singing...
Life's a lark and ~ ATB ~


The Daily Mandala: October 25, 2005

Saturday, January 23, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 24, 2005



Weaving wisdom, winding through windows of opportunity, possibility, serendipity...wandering around perplexity, squaring off, at last I see the fundamental aspects of me. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 24, 2005

Friday, January 15, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 23, 2005




Out of the deep, out of the blue-green waters, swirling dreams flow spiraling, streaming into my mind and heart. From the depths come treasures of creative spirit. I see clear and true. I see me; I'm free.
 ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 23, 2005

Monday, January 11, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 22, 2005





My heart in flight embraces the truth of the universe...encircled in harmony, singing in unity, seeing possibilities abounding, transforming, mingling the beauty of everything. ~ ATB ~ 

The Daily Mandala: October 22, 2005

Friday, January 8, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 21, 2005





Tropical dreams soothe with soul-nurturing   memories, drifting in a tide pool, swirling rivulets of wisdom. I float up through turquoise waters, where flying lily pads carry me to beautiful isles of reverie. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 21, 2005

The Daily Mandala: October 20, 2005



 I love it when a plan comes together. I love it when I can see the pieces on the game board. I love the tranquil feeling of relaxing with the flow of the big picture, while knowing that it's well-thought-out and that each realm of my universe is in sync with the others. ~ ATB ~
The Daily Mandala: October 20, 2005

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 19, 2005




Tending to tiptoe through the tulips, I determine today to lunge through the lilacs when navigating new life adventures. Either way, I know the light is always with me on the journey. I make a point to focus on the light, within and without. Whether I move slowly or quickly, I travel wisely, knowing it will always guide me. ~ ATB ~


The Daily Mandala: October 19, 2005

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 18, 2005




Wake up! Stop going round and round and round again. Get a grip, mark your space, make a choice, pick a path. See the sun peeking through from all directions. It  can be done. Just begin. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 18, 2005

Sunday, January 3, 2016

The Daily Mandala: October 17, 2005



Filling in the dots...
connecting the dots, pinpointing the flotsam and jetsam of my life. At last I sort it, arrange it, color it, paint it with organized direction, focus, intention. 
I feel pretty good now. 
I know where things are;
 and that's an amazing accomplishment.
  ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: October 17, 2005