Quotes on Mandalas
If you’re here, you have some curiosity about the simple, yet powerful art form, the mandala. Mandalas are found everywhere today and are used to help create feelings of calm and mindfulness. Mandalas are used in meditation rooms, yoga studios, places of worship and make a wonderful addition to your home or office.
SHOP FOR MANDALASWhat is a mandala?
A mandala is simply a circle that is creatively filled with images and symbols that convey meaning. In Sanskrit, the definition of a mandala is “essence container.”
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“Most mandalas have an intuitive, irrational character and, through their symbolical content, exert a retroactive influence on the unconscious. They therefore possess a “magical” significance, like icons, whose possible efficacy was never consciously felt by the patient.”
“In the products of the unconscious we discover mandala symbols, that is, circular and quaternity figures which express wholeness, and whenever we wish to express wholeness, we employ just such figures. ”
“ The mandala is an archetypal image whose occurrence is attested throughout the ages. It signifies the wholeness of the Self. This circular image represents the wholeness of the psychic ground or, to put it in mythic terms, the divinity incarnate in man.”
In the products of the unconscious we discover mandala symbols, that is, circular and quaternity figures which express wholeness, and whenever we wish to express wholeness, we employ just such figures.
“Most mandalas have an intuitive, irrational character and, through their symbolical content, exert a retroactive influence on the unconscious. They, therefore, possess a “magical” significance, like icons, whose possible efficacy was never consciously felt by the patient.
The “squaring of the circle” is one of the many archetypal motifs which form the basic patterns of our dreams and fantasies. But it is distinguished by the fact that it is one of the most important of them from the functional point of view. Indeed, it could even be called the archetype of wholeness.
SHOP FOR MANDALAS
“Most mandalas have an intuitive, irrational character and, through their symbolical content, exert a retroactive influence on the unconscious. They therefore possess a “magical” significance, like icons, whose possible efficacy was never consciously felt by the patient.”
“In the products of the unconscious we discover mandala symbols, that is, circular and quaternity figures which express wholeness, and whenever we wish to express wholeness, we employ just such figures. ”
“ The mandala is an archetypal image whose occurrence is attested throughout the ages. It signifies the wholeness of the Self. This circular image represents the wholeness of the psychic ground or, to put it in mythic terms, the divinity incarnate in man.”
In the products of the unconscious we discover mandala symbols, that is, circular and quaternity figures which express wholeness, and whenever we wish to express wholeness, we employ just such figures.
“Most mandalas have an intuitive, irrational character and, through their symbolical content, exert a retroactive influence on the unconscious. They, therefore, possess a “magical” significance, like icons, whose possible efficacy was never consciously felt by the patient.
The “squaring of the circle” is one of the many archetypal motifs which form the basic patterns of our dreams and fantasies. But it is distinguished by the fact that it is one of the most important of them from the functional point of view. Indeed, it could even be called the archetype of wholeness.
The mandala is a simple but extremely powerful symbol of creativity, expansion and life, a circle in a square (that you get all creative with)
If you have any trepidation about the mandala, realize that every flower is a mandala and a perfect representation of the miracle that YOU are.
A mandala is simply a circle which contains symbols, and in most art is enclosed in a square. In Sansrkit, mandala means “container of sacred essence”
There are no rules or limitations to what a mandala is about.
Creating mandalas opened up my creative energy and helped me grow out of a deep depression to a fulfilling, happy and healthy life.
“Most mandalas have an intuitive, irrational character and, through their symbolical content, exert a retroactive influence on the unconscious. They therefore possess a “magical” significance, like icons, whose possible efficacy was never consciously felt by the patient.”
Each person’s life is like a mandala – a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the center of our own circle, and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our life.
Making a mandala is a universal activity, a self-integrating ritual.
The mandala is a map for spiritual transformation.
Sometimes ‘mandala’ is translated as ‘essence container’, a phrase that hints at its psychological and mystical meanings.
“In spite of some things that are not to our liking here on earth, we cannot deny that there is a mathematical harmony in the universe.”
A mandala is…an integrated structure organized around a unifying center.
Sometimes ‘mandala’ is translated as ‘essence container’, a phrase that hints at its psychological and mystical meanings.
The mandala is a map for spiritual transformation.
We experience the seamless, unimpeded flow of everything that arises and dissolves within the reality-sphere that is the mandala of our own existence. Nothing is out of place; everything gives unique expression to an infinite network of conditions that are implicated in every manifestation from the most miniscule to the most cosmic, from the most insignificant to the most magnificent.
Awareness of the mandala may have the potential of changing how we see ourselves, our planet, and perhaps even our own life purpose.
Everything that shows up in your mandala is a vehicle for your awakening. From this point of view awakening is right at your fingertips continually.
Mandala simply means “center and surroundings”. That is what we see in a mandala – a circle that contains a square…The practice of a mandala is simply to place ourselves in the middle of it and learn to relate with the social structure and atmosphere around us as a sacred environment.
“I’ll tell you a story, far, far from here where blades of grass are fluent in sentient knowledge and trees are a mandala of prayer.”
The mandala is a simple but extremely powerful symbol of creativity, expansion and life, a circle in a square (that you get all creative with)
If you have any trepidation about the mandala, realize that every flower is a mandala and a perfect representation of the miracle that YOU are.
A mandala is simply a circle which contains symbols, and in most art is enclosed in a square. In Sansrkit, mandala means “container of sacred essence”
There are no rules or limitations to what a mandala is about.
Creating mandalas opened up my creative energy and helped me grow out of a deep depression to a fulfilling, happy and healthy life.
“Most mandalas have an intuitive, irrational character and, through their symbolical content, exert a retroactive influence on the unconscious. They therefore possess a “magical” significance, like icons, whose possible efficacy was never consciously felt by the patient.”
Each person’s life is like a mandala – a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the center of our own circle, and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our life.
Making a mandala is a universal activity, a self-integrating ritual.
The mandala is a map for spiritual transformation.
Sometimes ‘mandala’ is translated as ‘essence container’, a phrase that hints at its psychological and mystical meanings.
“In spite of some things that are not to our liking here on earth, we cannot deny that there is a mathematical harmony in the universe.”
A mandala is…an integrated structure organized around a unifying center.
Sometimes ‘mandala’ is translated as ‘essence container’, a phrase that hints at its psychological and mystical meanings.
The mandala is a map for spiritual transformation.
We experience the seamless, unimpeded flow of everything that arises and dissolves within the reality-sphere that is the mandala of our own existence. Nothing is out of place; everything gives unique expression to an infinite network of conditions that are implicated in every manifestation from the most miniscule to the most cosmic, from the most insignificant to the most magnificent.
Awareness of the mandala may have the potential of changing how we see ourselves, our planet, and perhaps even our own life purpose.
Everything that shows up in your mandala is a vehicle for your awakening. From this point of view awakening is right at your fingertips continually.
Mandala simply means “center and surroundings”. That is what we see in a mandala – a circle that contains a square…The practice of a mandala is simply to place ourselves in the middle of it and learn to relate with the social structure and atmosphere around us as a sacred environment.
“I’ll tell you a story, far, far from here where blades of grass are fluent in sentient knowledge and trees are a mandala of prayer.”
Quotes on Creativity
Creativity is a highfalutin word for the work I have to do between now and Tuesday.
Everybody born comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory. We come from the Creator with creativity. I think that each one of us is born with creativity.
I cringe when someone tells me “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” If you weren’t creative, you would have no bones… you’d be dead.
Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.
The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.
Be the weirdo who dares to enjoy.
You can measure your worth by your dedication to your path, not by your successes or failures.
So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?
A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living in this manner—continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within you—is a fine art, in and of itself.
Anyhow, the older I get, the less impressed I become with originality. These days, I’m far more moved by authenticity. Attempts at originality can often feel forced and precious, but authenticity has quiet resonance that never fails to stir me.
Done is better than good.
If you’re alive, you’re a creative person.
We express our individuality from the inside out.
Children naturally grab what’s in their environment and run with it! They do what the like with no thought of what others will think of it.
Expression begins immediately at birth with the simple act of crying,
Creating a mandala allows you to express with abandon. No kidding.
The mandala is a simple but extremely powerful symbol of creativity, expansion and life, a circle in a square (that you get all creative with)
Your inherent creativity needs to expand. If you’re not creating you’re dying, It’s that simple.
Creation is freaking amazing, and I am part of it!
IF YOU ARE ALIVE, YOU ARE CREATIVE.
There is no truth to the statement “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” If you think that then the jokes on you — you wouldn’t HAVE a bone in your body, you wouldn’t HAVE A BODY.
EVERY LIVING BEING and every “thing” began with an elegant act of creation.
Creation is freaking amazing, and you are part of it! Every day. Every moment. Every thought. Every breath. Every interaction.
Sadly, many people think that if they can’t pick up a paintbrush and paint a masterpiece, they’re not creative. We don’t appreciate how simply being live requires creativity.
…creative entitlement simply means believing that you are allowed to be here, and that—merely by being here—you are allowed to have a voice and a vision of your own.
…there is no stopping the creative force that is within each and every one of us No stopping it. It is yearning to be expressed.
I fear we’ve lost our ability and drive to be spontaneously creative. We don’t have to be. We can sit around on our asses all day if we choose.
Your creativity is like a muscle, the more you use it the stronger it becomes.
You can actually become more creative by changing your mind-set. Anyone can innovate, if they choose to. Disruptive innovators do it by choice, not chance. Their everyday actions swap out an “I’m not creative” mind-set for an “I am creative” one. And then magical (not mystical) things unfold.
Expression is endless and unavoidable.
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
Creativity is a highfalutin word for the work I have to do between now and Tuesday.
Everybody born comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory. We come from the Creator with creativity. I think that each one of us is born with creativity.
I cringe when someone tells me “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” If you weren’t creative, you would have no bones… you’d be dead.
Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.
The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.
Be the weirdo who dares to enjoy.
You can measure your worth by your dedication to your path, not by your successes or failures.
So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?
A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living in this manner—continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within you—is a fine art, in and of itself.
Anyhow, the older I get, the less impressed I become with originality. These days, I’m far more moved by authenticity. Attempts at originality can often feel forced and precious, but authenticity has quiet resonance that never fails to stir me.
Done is better than good.
If you’re alive, you’re a creative person.
We express our individuality from the inside out.
Children naturally grab what’s in their environment and run with it! They do what the like with no thought of what others will think of it.
Expression begins immediately at birth with the simple act of crying,
Creating a mandala allows you to express with abandon. No kidding.
The mandala is a simple but extremely powerful symbol of creativity, expansion and life, a circle in a square (that you get all creative with)
Your inherent creativity needs to expand. If you’re not creating you’re dying, It’s that simple.
Creation is freaking amazing, and I am part of it!
IF YOU ARE ALIVE, YOU ARE CREATIVE.
There is no truth to the statement “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” If you think that then the jokes on you — you wouldn’t HAVE a bone in your body, you wouldn’t HAVE A BODY.
EVERY LIVING BEING and every “thing” began with an elegant act of creation.
Creation is freaking amazing, and you are part of it! Every day. Every moment. Every thought. Every breath. Every interaction.
Sadly, many people think that if they can’t pick up a paintbrush and paint a masterpiece, they’re not creative. We don’t appreciate how simply being live requires creativity.
…creative entitlement simply means believing that you are allowed to be here, and that—merely by being here—you are allowed to have a voice and a vision of your own.
…there is no stopping the creative force that is within each and every one of us No stopping it. It is yearning to be expressed.
I fear we’ve lost our ability and drive to be spontaneously creative. We don’t have to be. We can sit around on our asses all day if we choose.
Your creativity is like a muscle, the more you use it the stronger it becomes.
You can actually become more creative by changing your mind-set. Anyone can innovate, if they choose to. Disruptive innovators do it by choice, not chance. Their everyday actions swap out an “I’m not creative” mind-set for an “I am creative” one. And then magical (not mystical) things unfold.
Expression is endless and unavoidable.
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
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Creativity is always a leap of faith. You’re faced with a blank page, blank easel, or an empty stage. Julia Cameron
People get so focused on the big dream that they forget about the process.
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