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Mandalas Every Day -
Creativity Every Day
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
One of our greatest longings is to express our creativity,
to create something uniquely our own that embodies our
creative energy and brings satisfaction, joy and contentment
in the process. Yet we often don't nurture our creative
spirits because we are too busy or don't know what creative
endeavor will tap into our soul and deeply enhance our
lives.
Fortunately one of the easiest and most deeply fulfilling
ways to experience and express creativity is by creating
mandalas. Mandala means circle and center in Sanskrit.
Mandalas are seen in many nature forms. Most flowers,
snowflakes, pinecones, shells and many natural shapes
are mandala shapes.
The power of the circle with a center point is profound.
Creating mandalas has the effect of centering, connecting
with creative spirit, clearing, bringing peace and joy
to their creator's lives. Mandalas have been used for
thousands of years in spiritual and healing traditions
throughout the world. Their impact and power is just as
strong today as it has always been. The challenge is how
to fit the making of mandalas into our busy modern lives.
My journey with mandalas began five years ago. I created
art most of my life and was trained as an artist. I took
a break from making art while raising my children and
growing my garden design business. Five years ago I knew
I had to create art in a way that fit into my busy life
and would have deep meaning. If I didn't answer to my
creative spirit's call, something in me would die. But
what and how could I create?
I put sketch pads in my purse and near my meditation chair.
I began to doodle in idle times and after meditation.
Spontaneously I began to doddle mandalas. I took the doodles
and created large watercolors. The mandala shape inspired
fine art photography of a flower's mandala shape. These
paintings and photos are now sold as greeting cards and
fine art prints throughout the country. I began teaching
mandala and meditation classes to help others easily connect
with their creative spirits and fulfill that longing to
create something with deep meaning. My latest project
is a mandala coloring kit called "Mandalas Every
Day". This kit has postcard-sized mandalas that can
be easily colored every day.
My next Mandalas Every Day workshop with be Sunday Sept.
21st from 11-4 at The Center for Mind, Body, Spirit at
7649 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO 63130 (314) 725-6767. For
more info about the class please call (314) 504-4266.
Linda Wiggen Kraft is a mandala artist, garden designer,
and feng shui consultant. Her work can be seen at www.gardensforthesoul.com.
Contact her at 314 504-4266.
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