Meditation through drawing

gaby mandala.jpg, a photo by Gabychka on Flickr.

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