Each time I see a new mandala artist's link, I am deeply reminded of divine mystery expressing through the individual and linking us all together in the Great Mandala.
The following links are not directly related to mandalas. However, each one has been a source of spiritual inspiration and comfort for me. As such, they have also contributed to my ability to create mandalas, the quality of my art, counseling practice and philosophy of life. They come from a variety of traditions, and yet, all have a common thread. I share them here, for those of you interested in exploring beyond the mandala.
Abraham-Hicks
Simple truths. Good feels good. Bad feels bad. Choose joy!
Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis
Many of the psychological maps that Roberto Assagioli used to describe the human psyche, are in fact ... mandalas!
The Synthesis Center ~ Amherst, MA
Where I received four years of Psychosyntheis training. I loved it so much that I remained for another ten years on the Counseling Staff and as a teacher in the Professional Counselor Training Program.
Haleya Priest
The light in her eyes reflects her deep connection to "higher power". I've been the lucky recipient of Haleya's very special hands on healing energies. As a master, she sends distance healing with remarkable clarity and benefit.
The Institute of Integral Handwriting Studies
Dr.Vimala Rogers author of "Your Handwriting Can Change Your Life" created the font I now use on our banners. This is not a course in penmanship; it is sacred technology that can change your life. Highly recommended.
New Millennium Flower Essences
Their flower essence selection is vast. I love the stories of how the essences were made and the beautiful photography. (Flowers are very mandala like after all!) If you go to their 'Free On-line Healing' section under Services, you can tune into the energy of the flowers, gems and stones, for a self healing experience. Custom made orders are a specialty.
Orin & Daben
I have read all of these books and given most of them away to clients, several times! Part of my morning routine is to go to the "Creating Your Highest Future Room" and click on the different books for a daily inspiration. When people ask me to recommend meditation tapes, these are the first ones I sugggest.
OSHO
Zen Master and mystic
Notes from the Universe
Free personalized daily messages from "beyond". (Scribed by Mike Dooley, seen in "The Secret") I love getting these notes. Funny, yet always spot on to what I might be needing to hear. For example: "Ever wonder how many angels you have? All of them. They insisted."
Silent Unity
Silent Unity is a worldwide prayer ministry that, for over 100 years, has been in continuous prayer with people of all faiths. Through times of war, peace, depression, and prosperity, the prayer vigil in Silent Unity's chapel and the brightly shining beacon atop its cupola have continued uninterrupted. When I was diagnosed with cancer, this was the first phone call I made. 1-800-NOW-PRAY
ZPoint Process
I regularly listen to Grant Connolly's recordings. It's all I have on my MP3 player. Very easy to learn, ZPoint clears unconscious limitations and creates room for more consciously directed living. I encourage all of my clients to learn this leading edge practice.