I've found it difficult to disconnect from all the normal daily tasks and worries. Particularly yesterday, I struggled with relaxing so I went back to something I was doing more of late last year. Drawing Mandalas.
There is something extremely soothing about drawing these symmetrical designs. I somehow completely focus and forget about everything else. It's nice, albeit rather solitary.
I usually create them from my own imagination, but I think I'm going to seek out a book and try some more complex designs to model.
I recently read that there are monks that create sand mandalas on floors. They are exquisite and absolutely mind blowing. I am always humbled by talent found in the most unusual places.
I truly recommend this type of drawing to anyone looking to find a new way to relax, or even contemplate some singular issue. This activity provides a focus I cannot really explain.
Via Flickr:
Mandala
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Meditation through drawing
Friday, June 03, 2011
Step Parenting - Final post
Now that we are settled in our routine and have learned to live together harmoniously - for the most part - we look to the future as any family does. Education, personal development, sports, friends, “girlfriends”, and possibly even another child. Ah, now that is likely worth of a few posts when and if the time comes.
I don’t think there’s a standard family definition anymore. What’s so very important is having the right intentions behind what we do, having the desire to learn from our mistakes and admitting that our way isn’t the only way.
For my part, I will always strive to be the best I can be, especially now as a role model for these children. I view my part in their development as likely my most important contribution on this planet. At least when it comes to my own values.
My hope is that they grow up to be genuinely happy people, and that they find a way to make this world a better place. That they find someone they can make happy too, and share the world with. I hope they find a passion they can channel into a career that is challenging and fulfilling. And maybe, just maybe, when they have children of their own, they will take the good that we all gave them, and learn from our mistakes too.
Here are links to the previous blog postings on step parenting:
POST ONE
POST TWO
POST THREE
POST FOUR
POST FIVE
I don’t think there’s a standard family definition anymore. What’s so very important is having the right intentions behind what we do, having the desire to learn from our mistakes and admitting that our way isn’t the only way.
For my part, I will always strive to be the best I can be, especially now as a role model for these children. I view my part in their development as likely my most important contribution on this planet. At least when it comes to my own values.
My hope is that they grow up to be genuinely happy people, and that they find a way to make this world a better place. That they find someone they can make happy too, and share the world with. I hope they find a passion they can channel into a career that is challenging and fulfilling. And maybe, just maybe, when they have children of their own, they will take the good that we all gave them, and learn from our mistakes too.
Here are links to the previous blog postings on step parenting:
POST ONE
POST TWO
POST THREE
POST FOUR
POST FIVE
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