abstract background of greens, purples, reds, light yellow, and white. on top in pink ink is a double-ring circle over the center. five fat double-ring petals around the circle. at the bottom of each petal is a small circle with five short lines and dots at the end. In between the petals are 5 double-ring circles. at the bottom inside of these circles is a double arch with five lines along the arch and dots at the ends. a triangle arch connects these circles with seven lines going from the petals up to the angled arch. in between the arches and on top of the circles are seven lines with dots creating an arch. the word “competence” is written over the top of the left line arch.

24-151 Competence

Competence “the ability to do something well” Over the years I’ve learned three things about being competent: 1) it takes … More

abstract background of blues, pinks, reds, and yellows all with a wrinkle or cob web effect. On top in white is a circle around a pink blob in the center. from the circle a white lines that jut out to the edge of the paper. some lines look like they are behind the ‘cob webs’ while others lay on top.

24-150 Big-Thinking

Big-Thinking “breaking out of our own self-imposed limiting beliefs” So…limiting beliefs…even more difficult to swallow is the “self-imposed” part. I’ve … More

abstract background of green, red, purple, gold, and light yellow. On top with purple marker is and circle around a red spot. around the circle are 9 point petals with three spirals in each. the next two rows of petals have two spirals in each. the petals continue off the paper.

24-149 Well-Roundedness

Well-Roundedness “involving or having experiences in a wide range of ideas” Looking back on my decades of hopefully being a … More

abstract background with colors of red, green, purple, and creamy white; thick translucent lines throughout like wrinkles in fabric. On top and in white ink, a 1-inch circle, bottom center. thin lines jutting out around that circle. at the end of each line is a small circle with dotted rays spraying out in all directions.

24-148 Euphoria

Euphoria “a feeling of extreme happiness” I’ve been busy racking my brain while drawing this mandala to find any memories … More

abstract background with colors of purple, red, yellow, green, gold and white along with some angular lines form during creation of bg. On top in black ink is an outline of a large heart, top center. draped down on either side are 5 curved columns each of multiple small white hearts. each column is separated by thin black lines. at the bottom center in white is the word “please”

24-147 Fashion

Fashion “a skillful way of making something that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing” While “fashion” is generally associated with … More

24-146 Pleased

Pleased “happy or satisfied about or with something” I adopted a new-ish system for maintaining our home. I call it … More

bold abstract background of reds, blues, and yellows, with a dime-sized bright yellow blob at the center bottom. on top with white ink is drawn a circle around blob. from that circle upside down tear-shaped petals float individually outward getting larger towards the paper’s edge. at the very top is written the word creativity.

24-145 Creativity

Creativity “the ability to produce or develop original work, theories, techniques, or thoughts—displaying originality, imagination, and expressiveness” Creativity is a … More