Created for A Million Mandalas for Peace project.I Love Peaceful Ways of Creating Peace, it is the Wise Way! Therefore such initiatives like the Mandalas for Peace Project are important in this world and I appreciate being part of it. Peace starts at home in our hearts and is definitely not always an easy task. It is feels far easier to theoretically think or discuss it than practice it in everyday living. I really get aware of this when my ego demands the righteousness of anger when I feel trodden upon and refuses to budge until it subsides. When common sense takes over again, I realise that I have waged war on myself. It seems that what happens in nations, happens to us all individually in our lives, we see our personal mirrors reflected outside and this is painful. I have no answer as to how to achieve peace, I am still working on trying to achieve it inside of myself. Using force does not feel right, we need to help each other towards peace. Help comes in many ways and forms. I feel that anything that contributes to a sense of community gives an opportunity to grow towards our goal. We are one world, the differences are merely divine flavours that enhance this beautiful mandala we live in.
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI just saw your work for the first time and am very struck by your vibrant colour and the eloquent way you express what it is to make mandalas. I agree that inner peace is a good place to start, and that help does come to us, especially when we open up and ask. Your art and words are inspiring; I am a fan.