24-026 Calm

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“peaceful, quiet, without worry”

On 24-003 we used the value word “calmness”, which described the “quality” of being free from agitation. Today’s MotD is more about the verb “calm”…to calm ourselves, from the inside out.

In order for our outside world to be more calm, we must establish the calm from within. Conscious breathing works best for me and if I’m able to do so, going for a walk in nature is ideal. Ultimately it requires being in the present moment, bringing my awareness to the inside. I also find placing my hand over my heart while I deep breathe helps align my heart with my breath. From there I “breathe” into the rest of my body, relaxing each part as I scan for spots of tension or anxiety.

Once I “calm” myself, I’m better able to assess my current situation, thus allowing me to better determine my next plan of action…which may to do absolutely nothing…because there’s probably nothing to really worry about in that moment.

How about you? Is calm a core value for you?

btw…here’s what it looked like before:

joyfully,

Maureen
The Mandala Lady

inspiring and encouraging creativity, curiosity, and play through the art of mandalas

About the 2024 Mandalas of the Day

Each day I will create and post a mandala inspired by one of 366 “value” words chosen randomly. The objective being to discover for myself which ones would best represent my core values…and by doing so, I hope it inspires you to determine your own.

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My Mission: connecting with our Inner Light in delightful, inspiring ways For me, creating mandalas is more than just coloring pretty patterns in a circle. I do it because my spiritual evolution and creativity require it of me. My mandala designs come about within an active meditative state, connected with my higher self, my spiritual guides and nature spirits. Together, we bring into form, mandala art the allows me to re-connect with my own inner peace and joy, letting me explore and expand my own creative spirit to however far and in whatever direction I want to take it. As part of my own spiritual journey, I encourage, and hopefully inspire, others to explore their own creativity, to help them re-connect with their own inner peace and joy. As a means to that end, I make all of my mandalas available for people to color. Why should I have all the fun?

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