Sheltered in the Cave of the Heart

(and being held by the moon)

Mandala # 100 

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Mandala #99

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Anchors of Change

Awake in the wee hours Thursday morning,

I pulled images from a magazine that drew me.

That evening, I put them together in a collage.

(This mandala is my 98th)

I kept reading "Authors" as

"Anchors"

and that feels right.

All are pearls of wisdom when walking thru big changes

like I am both at work 

and in my family of origin.

Rest

Say yes 

(to listening well and to what feels right)

Be in the now

Believe 

Simple Beauty

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Calming the Storm

She's Got The Whole World in Her Hands.

❤️

(This is mandala # 96!!)

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Spring Tulip Mandala

Last night's Mandala 

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Grounded Peach Petal Mandala

I like this one a lot. 

❤️

When I posted this one on Facebook, a friend asked me what I liked about it.

It's actually "upside down" in my book but when I try to look at it "right side up," I know

it isn't right. The peach (light orange) petal in the top middle was the first shape I found 

among my scribbles and "she" is at the heart of this piece for me. I love how she's sheltered 

by the purple, red, and green and especially how the green seems to be gently embracing her. 

Or wait, are the purple, red and green fields 

another, single watchful presence? 

The brown that falls outside of the circle feel like roots.

So you know, she says with a soft smile, I'm seeing myself in this one, yes? And it speaks 

deeply to me of my word for this year, Grounded.

Yes.

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Remember this one?

It's dated November 29, 2016 

and felt really powerful when it arrived. 

Orange

#grounded2017

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Back to Mandala Making

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We made it . . .

While a few days later than most 

(and I'm ok with that...feels like there's a lesson in there as well), 

Mary and I did complete our journey 

around my beautiful Advent wreath spiral. 

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Catching Up

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Third Sunday Sojourn

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Second Sunday Morning Adventing

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And Circles 

#decemberreflections2016

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Trust (in) Grace

The core values that light my way.

#livingbrave

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9 of My Favorite Moments in 2015

1. Time with my sweet Tadd (always)
2. Our St. Augustine beach trip in June
3. Wearing my special necklace made by my sweet girl
4. Warm smiles when I see that my swing is back up thanks to my Daddy
5. Peace has been my gentle word companion and teacher this year
6. Watching and witnessing Little Sister's Fall transformation
7. Daddy & Brenda's visit in October
8. Praying in Color while sitting with my wooden spiral Advent wreath
9. Spending the month of remembrance (November) with 4 dear women who have 

    passed beyond the veil 

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Our Advent Journey is Complete

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Morning Advent-ing

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3rd Sunday of Advent

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2nd Sunday of Advent

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Peace-filled Morning Advent Time

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