24-188 Wit

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abstract background with colors of cream, chartreuse, purple, maroon, yellow, green, and teal. on top in white ink is a whimsical, shy rabbit made up of circles (aka mandalas): the head, four paws, and tail.

Wit

“the ability to use words or ideas in an amusing, clever, and imaginative way”

I would include puns as a form of being witty. In high school I used to bring my friends to tears…not because I was so punny…but because I wouldn’t stop with the puns. I just couldn’t help myself. I still love to do puns but in my elder years, I’ve learned to do them in moderation.

To be witty or to get other people’s witicisms, one needs to be mindful, to be on the alert for witty opportunities, and requires a health sense of humor…all of which our world could use in much larger doses these days…imho.

And why a rabbit today? Well…I noticed the circle first (head) and drew it. Then I noticed the left ear shape coming off the top of the circle and drew it. I still didn’t pick up on the rabbit. Then I saw the other “ear” to the right and drew it. That’s when I knew. In my mind I questioned it at first…then I remembered today’s theme. The rest just fell into place.

It’s also a great reminder about the core meaning of mandalas…the word translates as “circle”. And when it comes to learning how to draw animals, teachers use circles and eclipses to designate the different areas of the body to make them easier to draw.

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

BTW…here’s what it looked like to begin with …

abstract background with colors of cream, chartreuse, purple, maroon, yellow, green, and teal.

joyfully,

Maureen
The Mandala Lady

bringing sanity to an insane world 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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