24-256 Thrift

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MotD 24-256 Thrift — After. textured abstract background of pale yellow with microdots of different colors. on top is a partial textured stencil mandala in mostly blue/green colors, the center of it towards the upper left corner. In the bottom left corner are some blobs of magenta ink. on top, the center petals of the stenciled mandala are outline in metallic blue with copper dots in between the petal bottoms. the outer petals of the mandala are outlined in metallic green, with gold filled dots.

Thrift

“the quality of using money and other resources carefully”

When I think of thrift, I immediately think of thrift stores and treasure hunting. While I save money thrifting, technically I’m spending money that I probably could use for more appropriate necessities…like art supplies…oh, and food.

My parents grew up during the depression so when I was growing up, even though my dad was able to provide for us (mom and four kids), he had a thrifting mindset. Rarely did anything go to waste. When the milk bottle (at that time milk came in glass bottles) was down about half way, he’d add water to it. Paper napkins were cut in half. He’d even have us wash the wax-coated paper plates in summer. Working in construction, he often brought things home from demos that he would repurpose either in the house, in the yard, or in his shop.

He was quite the inspiration although at the time I thought he was crazy. As an adult I get it. My challenge now, though, is that because I keep (hoard?) a lot of stuff with the intent of making use of it for something else some day…our home and garage are overflowing with STUFF.

In the last two weeks I’ve begun to declutter different areas of the house and I’m finding it difficult to let things go…I may NEED them someday. So while it’s a good practice to use our money and resources carefully…moderation is key.

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

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

MotD 24-256 Thrift — Before. textured abstract background of pale yellow with microdots of different colors. on top is a partial textured stencil mandala in mostly blue/green colors, the center of it towards the upper left corner. In the bottom left corner are some blobs of magenta ink.

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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