Mandalas are a symbol of wholeness and that is why we are attracted to them because they are the core of who we are and what we are. As Lori Bailey Cunningham states in her book, "The mandala appears in all aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth, the sun, moon, as well as conceptual circles of friends, family and community." It is about completeness.
Many cultures use the mandala as part of a meditation. It centers the body and clears the mind. The mandala bridges a connection to ourselves and the world around us by creating awareness of what we are and who we are.
A few days ago, my daughter and I colored mandalas. Coloring these mandalas was very therapeutic and relaxing. It is a great way to get into a meditative state and forget about the woes of the past and the worries of the future. I was in the moment just enjoying this "coloring meditation" and remembering my current state of wholeness.
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