24-343 Tenderness

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MotD 24-343 Tenderness — after. textured abstract background with colors of brown, reddish brown, white, green, beige, some pink, and pale orange. on top in black ink is an outline of a heart almost in the center based on spot in the background. a circle surrounds it and a round blob of green. around the outside of the circle are four large “petals” mostly in the direction of the four corners of the paper. within each petal, thinner lines of black ink outline different blobs of colors from the background. in the lower right petal, there’s a line of over lapping hearts.

Tenderness

“the quality of being gentle, loving, and/or kind”

This is another of those words where, yes, it behooves us (now more than ever) to extend tenderness to others AND at the same time extend it to ourselves…especially this time of year. Tis the season for joy, merriment, and celebration and at the same time it can be the season for added stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.

We’re encouraged to show a little tenderness with some (or a lot of) self care…however that translates for you…maybe take a time-out to determine what things REALLY need to be done and what can be delegated or let go of completely? What would truly help to make this season merry and bright? For me, I feel joyful keeping things simple…thankfully, my husband feels the same way.

We might also consider extending said tenderness into 2025…how are we already a quarter of the way into this century??? didn’t we just celebrate the year 2000???

Let’s start thinking about some little (and big) ways we can show some love, gentleness, and kindness towards ourselves. And then we can do the same towards others.

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

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

MotD 24-343 Tenderness — before. textured abstract background with colors of brown, reddish brown, white, green, beige, some pink, and pale orange.

joyfully,

Maureen
The Mandala Lady

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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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