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.

Friday, February 8, 2019

The Daily Mandala: December 30, 2005

My flying carpet life preserver

carries me like a winged butterfly,

swooping, darting, daring

to fly over fields and flowers

in search of rosy bowers,

enticing me to play

in lovely, mystic harbors.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 30, 2005

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

The Daily Mandala: December 29, 2005

Boldly I stand each day,

affirming the power within me

to confidently go on my way.

Sometimes the path is quirky,

sometimes it's slightly off key,

but always I see the beauty,

of me just being me.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 29, 2005

The Daily Mandala: December 28, 2005

Twilight shapes a pattern

gently on my mind

that causes me to pause,

enveloping my heart

with the calm

between light and dark.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 28, 2005

The Daily Mandala: December 27, 2005

Supernova dreams surprise.

Their magical disguise

guides me on this journey

through the labyrinth of time.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 27, 2005

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The Daily Mandala: December 26, 2005

Day is breaking...

and with the dawn

comes the peace of knowing

that this is a new day,

a new opportunity

to imagine new possibilities.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 26, 2005

The Daily Mandala: December 25, 2005

Heavenly light glows
on the storms of life.
Our hearts are full
as we absorb it, allowing
light and love to expand
ever outward, beaming
brighter in all directions.
~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 25, 2005

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

The Daily Mandala: December 24, 2005

Clover leaf shouts in neon symbolism,

the colors of my life...

the blessings of possibility,

the magical quality

of luminous joy.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: December 24, 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