All Things Beautiful

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.

Sunday, October 22, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 25, 2005

Even when I stand in the dusky shadows of twilight, I can see the familiar pattern around me. The circle of my life remains clearly visible... strong,unbroken, forever linked to all that is, and all that will be. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 25, 2005

Monday, October 16, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 24, 2005

Bold lines, green times,
I paint the path I plan to walk.
To be true to my intention I walk
mindfully, navigating my way
peacefully...awake, aware and
listening, allowing Nature to
fill my soul and my heart.
~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 24, 2005

Sunday, October 15, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 23, 2005

On days when I'm looking through a glass darkly, I imagine the Holy Spirit looking back at me with compassion, light and love, peace and joy radiating my innermost being. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 23, 2005

Saturday, October 14, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 22, 2005

My beautiful technicolor dream coat

wraps me in amazing luminous rainbow

hues. I love the way it hugs my heart

and sends my spirit soaring into song.

I feel blessed and comforted, swirling,

dancing to its vibrant, ancient tune.

All is well.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 22, 2005

Friday, October 13, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 21, 2005

Times, they are a 'changin'...

and me, I'm a reelin' ...

caught in the cross hairs of life.

Yikes! My heart's a bit askew,

as I chew on what to do.

But I keep my focus at center,

no matter what I encounter.

There I discover, recover, and

create something beautifully new.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 21, 2005

Sunday, June 4, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 20, 2005

Star Garden:

Solar dancing stars and suns speeding

light and love illuminating

earthbound resonating

singing, singing, singing

wholly, holy living,

being beautiful

dreaming...

PEACE.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 20, 2005

Friday, June 2, 2017

The Daily Mandala: November 19, 2005

X marks the spot
where I center my anxieties,
weaving through the tangled daily web
of technicolor mazes...finding there
the grounding, the anchor,
my mooring. ~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: November 19, 2005

Henry's Paintbox

INSPIRATIONAL FILM QUOTES

AUSTRALIA: "I will sing you to me."
AVATAR: "I SEE you!"
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S: "We're after the same rainbow's end -- waiting 'round the bend, my huckleberry friend, Moon River and me."
CASTAWAY: "I've gotta keep breathing. Because tomorrow, the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?~
DREAMER: "You are a great champion. When you ran, the ground shook, the sky opened and mere mortals parted. Parted the way to victory, where you'll meet me in the winner's circle, where I'll put a blanket of flowers on your back."
E.T. : "E.T. phone home..."
FIELD OF DREAMS: "If you build it, they will come."
SECRETARIAT: "She cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds."
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: (Last lines) -- Tintin: There's a clue to another treasure. How's your thirst for adventure, Captain? Captain Haddock: Unquenchable, Tintin.
THE MUPPET MOVIE: I have a dream too, but it's about singing and dancing and making people happy. It's the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And I found a whole group of friends who have the same dream, and that makes us sort of like a family."
UP IN THE AIR: "Ryan Bingham: The stars will wheel forth from their daytime hiding places; and one of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over. "

All Things Beautiful