Download or read book The Mandala Guidebook written by Kathryn Costa and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relax, create and connect with mandala art. Do you love coloring mandalas? You're not alone! Adult coloring books are gaining in popularity every day. Do you want to learn how to draw and color your own mandalas? In The Mandala Guidebook, Kathryn Costa shows you how with easy instructions perfect for the beginner. You'll find a wide range of projects, each with beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions covering more design styles and artistic mediums than any other book out there. Simply put, a mandala is a circle with a design in the center, but psychologists and spiritual leaders have used mandalas as a tool for self-reflection and self-exploration through the ages. Mandalas have intrigued cultures around the world, from Celtic spirals and Indian mehndi to medieval church labyrinths. And now it's your turn! If you can write the alphabet, you can create beautiful and expressive mandalas. Journey with Kathryn, creator of the "100 Mandalas Challenge," to create spontaneous and spirited mandala art: • Enjoy prompts and questions to practice self-discovery, gratitude, relaxation, meditation and explore your unique talents and artistic path as you create • Discover 24 demonstrations with clear and colorful step-by-step instructions to master the mechanics of making mandalas--both freehand and geometrically symmetrical designs • Explore mixed media and textural painting techniques within the boundaries of a circle using everything from a simple pen and paper to watercolor, collage, acrylic and stamped Gelli plate • Get pattern inspiration and discover how to play with color using common palettes from the world around you Set your intention and learn how to use mandalas to solve problems, let go of fear, lean into love and gain clarity and insight as you create!

Download or read book Botanical Mandalas written by Louise Gale and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reconnect to Mother Earth and recharge your creativity by combining the healing energy of nature with the meditative process of drawing and painting mandalas. Explore Botanical Mandalas and watch your artistic expression flourish! Full of inspiration for reconnecting with natures beauty to inspire you to create expressive mandala artworks. Includes drawing, painting and mixed-media projects to find endless inspiration for your own botanical mandala journey.

Download or read book Floral Pattern Color My Cover Notebook Blank Journal Diary Memoir Log Logue written by N. D. Author Services and published by CMC 150 Lined. This book was released on 2019-03-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find variations by searching the Title or the first two / three terms of the Series Title. There is nothing like the feel of pen/pencil on paper for your thoughts, dreams, experiences and life events recorded in the moment. Use this blank book for a diary, journal, field notes, memoirs, travel logs, etc. Yes, it is designed for any of these needs and more. 150+ white pgs. with 60% gray lines for writing guides. Also includes: blank field title page to fill in 6-page blank table of contents for later reference entries blank headers to fill in by the page See other designs - and cover design-matched internal formats - available from "N.D. Author Services" in its multiple series of 600, 365 or 150 page Mega-Journals, Journals, Notebooks, Sketchbooks, etc. Many available in Blank, Grid, Hex, Lined, Meeting, Planner, Sketch and other interior formats. Over 11,000 individual variations across pg. count + cover design + interior format as of 2019. N.D. Author Services [NDAS] serves independent authors and self-publishers, organizations, businesses, corporations and government divisions globally. Services include editing, layout (print, ebook, cms content, etc.), covers (premade and custom), mockups and information graphics, plus other custom services. RECOMMENDATIONS: consider coating your cover after (and even before) coloring if using feltpens or watercolors. Even coat your cover after using crayons or art pencils. Insert blank 11"x8.5" paper behind front and back cover. Place on fully paper surface to protect work space and book. Lightly spray the cover with aerosol finishing spay available at most art/craft stores. 3 light coats is better than one heavy coating. Do front and back separately. Allow each separate coating to fully dry before proceeding. Coat the spine last with both inserts in place.

Download or read book NORMAL Doesn t Live Here Anymore written by Barb Owen and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would happen if The Unthinkable blindsided you, requiring everything be put on hold to become a full time caregiver for a loved one? At the very least, it would reshape your life. Without a survival guide, it could even destroy it.Barb Owen delivers precisely that survival guide in NORMAL Doesn "t Live Here Anymore: An Inspiring Story of Hope for Caregivers. She weaves a story, through the first two parts of the book, based on her life-changing experience as primary caregiver for her elderly parents. Following each chapter a bit of wisdom gained from Barb "s experience is summarized as a Reflection. The third part of NORMAL Doesn "t Live Here Anymore addresses the critical need for self-care for the new and seasoned caregiver alike. Specific suggestions abound for Me Time ”how to find it ”what to do with it ”and how very important it is for sustaining oneself throughout the often arduous caregiving-marathon. This truly inspiring book is one part parable, one part autobiography and all survival guide, illuminating a path for the more than 65 million caregiving Americans. SEverything hinges on your ability to care for both yourself and your loved one, says Owen. SThis maxim is of great consequence ”heed it, and you will endure. Dismiss it, and you will have trouble surviving. Take care of yourself, your loved one and keep the faith, because you "re not alone. ----- EXCERPT FROM: NORMAL Doesn "t Live Here Anymore - Chapter 21; The morning after I brought my 90-year-old Dad home from the hospital, Mom called me to say that he was not feeling at all well. My nagging intuition insisted that I visit Dad and spend some private time with him. Finding Dad awake and resting in his bed, I struggled to find my voice. Sitting beside him, I asked, SHow are you feeling this morning? SOh, I "m so-so, he sighed, as a tear rolled from his eye on to the pillow that cradled his head. SReally tired of all of this and worried about your mother. She "s having a hard time with everything. We stayed there in silence ”just being together for a few moments.Holding his hand, the heavy words finally left my mouth. SYou know, Dad, you can trust me to be sure that Mom is okay. I will take care of her, no matter what. He responded quietly, SI know. Studying and caressing my dad "s hand, I knew there was one more important conversation that the voice in my heart insisted upon. SDad, I know that this is getting to be really tough for you. If staying here becomes too hard, it "s okay to let go... During the following few weeks I watched my 89 year old Mom experience a renewed sense of purpose and increased strength as she doted on my dad and met his needs, as best she could. Some days were better than others. Most nights were difficult when Dad "s heart pain was significantly worse and his level of anxiety escalated. Often my mom would pass the hours by reading to Dad. Although her eyesight was clouding, she still managed to read the newspaper, column by column, or inspirational short stories she found in the stack of magazines beside their bed. Amazingly, dawn nearly always brought ease and comfort for them both. And so the nights and days continued ----- REFLECTION; Difficult subjects sometimes need to be discussed. You might be asked by others to deliver bad news ”news of someone "s death, a life-altering diagnosis, or even the necessity for a change in residence. Each conversation carries the potential for unleashed emotions. My advice? No matter how difficult or emotional, don "t leave words left unsaid. People, if capable of understanding, deserve information. Often, they are much stronger than we realize.Words are powerful. They carry courage, condemnation, reassurance or permission. Choose them wisely as your words may be the ones that bring freedom from pain or suffering. It "s tough, but I know you can do it and if you listen to that voice inside, you will know exactly the right time and the right words.Be Strong!

Download or read book One Year to a Writing Life written by Susan M. Tiberghien and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2007-09-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a writer of fiction or essays, or want to explore poetry or memoir, Tiberghien's twelve fundamental lessons will help you discover and develop your own distinct voice. Tiberghien's inventive exercises focus on the processes unique to each genre, while also offering skills applicable to any kind of writing, from authentic dialogue to masterful short-shorts. With vivid examples from literary masters such as Rainer Maria Rilke, Eduardo Galeano, May Sarton, Terry Tempest Williams, and Orhan Pamuk, One Year to a Writing Life is an essential guidebook of exercises, practical advice, and wisdom for anyone looking to embrace, explore, and implement creativity in everyday life.

Download or read book The Mandala Guidebook written by Kathryn Costa and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relax, create and connect with mandala art. Do you love coloring mandalas? You're not alone! Adult coloring books are gaining in popularity every day. Do you want to learn how to draw and color your own mandalas? In The Mandala Guidebook, Kathryn Costa shows you how with easy instructions perfect for the beginner. You'll find a wide range of projects, each with beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions covering more design styles and artistic mediums than any other book out there. Simply put, a mandala is a circle with a design in the center, but psychologists and spiritual leaders have used mandalas as a tool for self-reflection and self-exploration through the ages. Mandalas have intrigued cultures around the world, from Celtic spirals and Indian mehndi to medieval church labyrinths. And now it's your turn! If you can write the alphabet, you can create beautiful and expressive mandalas. Journey with Kathryn, creator of the "100 Mandalas Challenge," to create spontaneous and spirited mandala art: • Enjoy prompts and questions to practice self-discovery, gratitude, relaxation, meditation and explore your unique talents and artistic path as you create • Discover 24 demonstrations with clear and colorful step-by-step instructions to master the mechanics of making mandalas--both freehand and geometrically symmetrical designs • Explore mixed media and textural painting techniques within the boundaries of a circle using everything from a simple pen and paper to watercolor, collage, acrylic and stamped Gelli plate • Get pattern inspiration and discover how to play with color using common palettes from the world around you Set your intention and learn how to use mandalas to solve problems, let go of fear, lean into love and gain clarity and insight as you create!

Download or read book Dot Grid Notebook White Mandala Bullet Journal 140 Pages Diary Planner Organiser Sketch Book Calligraphy Practice Mapping Drawi written by Brindie Books and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PERFECT FOR BULLET JOURNALING - features crisp white pages and inconspicuous dots that guide your designs but blend in once the page is filled with your latest ideas or spread. USE THE DOT GRID INTERIOR pages to take down notes, sketch ideas or journal in bullet format. ELEVATE YOUR NOTE-TAKING with the glossy soft cover finish, ideal for slipping into your bag & taking with you on the go. JOIN THE ANALOG REVOLUTION - this notebook will help you enjoy the process of journaling. Get organized, be creative, tell your story. Make it your escape and a sacred place to creatively express your lowest times, your highest achievements and all that's in between. This 7.44" x 9.69" glossy soft cover perfect bound notebook features 140 pages of endless possibilities.

Download or read book Crystal Mandala Journal written by Alana Fairchild and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With premium quality, cream-colored, wood-free paper and a combination of lined and unlined pages, this deluxe paperback journal is designed to be a sacred space for all facets of your self-expression. 44 full-page color art reproductions by a popular artist are interspersed throughout the journal for additional inspiration. Deluxe paperback journal measure 7 x 91⁄4 with 220 pages.

Download or read book The Mini Mandala Coloring Book written by Susanne F. Fincher and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 48 portable mandala designs to color that provide a pathway to deeper meaning and personal growth--from the author of the popular Coloring Mandalas series. Coloring the traditional circular designs known as mandalas is a meditative practice, a healing exercise in times of crisis, and a pleasurable act of creativity. As a symbol of the Self, the mandala provides a connection to our innermost being. The forty-eight drawings presented here for coloring include designs inspired by forms of nature, Native American and Tibetan sand paintings, Hindu yantras, Turkish mosaics, and the art of M. C. Escher. These mandalas are organized according to the Great Round of Mandala, a scheme of twelve archetypal stages that represents a complete cycle of personal growth. Thus, to do the coloring book from start to finish will carry the reader through a balanced experience of change, guided by the accompanying text.

Download or read book The Mindful Traveler written by Mandala Publishing and published by Mandala Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spark your wanderlust and fill your spirit with this guided journal designed to provide inspiration to mindful travelers while on the road. The Mindful Traveler is the perfect companion for those searching for the deeper meaning in their adventures. Sprinkled throughout with thoughtful prompts and meditations, the journal also provides ample space for free-flowing inspirations and reflections, designated space to set daily intentions, and a keepsake pocket to collect special mementos from a trip. Through a series of activities and meditations drawing on ancient wisdom and current insights, The Mindful Traveler gently guides seekers in their journey on the road and within the soul. This journal is illustrated throughout and features a beautiful softcover leatherette for light and easy carrying during one's travels. Its 160 elegant ruled pages are made from archival paper and take both pen and pencil nicely.

Download or read book Live Your Core written by Dr. Shipra Bhatia and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative expedition through the intricate beauty and profound wisdom of mandalas in this captivating exploration of their making, significance, technique, and the ten worlds of life they encompass. In " Live Your Core: Attaining Absolute Happiness through Mandala Mindfulness," renowned mandala artist, Harvard Record Holder, and spiritual guide Dr. Shipra Bhatia takes readers on an enchanting voyage into the heart of this ancient art form. Dr. Bhatia uncovers the universal threads that offer a profound insight into the timeless significance of mandalas across the globe. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, mandalas hold a profound spiritual significance. Dr. Shipra Bhatia explores the ten worlds of life, embodied in a mandala as understood in Buddhist philosophy. From hellish suffering to enlightenment, it demonstrates how mandalas can be powerful tools for self-reflection, healing, and personal growth. Furthermore, Dr. Bhatia provides a comprehensive analysis of her unique mandala creations. She guides readers to unlock the hidden messages and symbols embedded within their compositions. Through careful interpretation and thoughtful reflection, readers can gain deep insights into their subconscious mind, revealing hidden patterns, beliefs, and desires. This book is a transformative guide that invites readers to embark on a soul-stirring expedition through the mesmerizing world of mandalas. Whether you are an artist seeking inspiration or a spiritual seeker yearning for self-discovery, this book will awaken your senses and ignite a deeper connection to the universal truths within us all.

Download or read book Birth Mandala written by Nancy Burns and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Birth Mandalas book includes mandala art, a guided visualization and thought provoking exercises for an empowering childbirth experience. A birth mandala is sacred art for childbirth. The mandala appears from a dark background, like the baby emerging from the darkness of the womb into the light. Enjoy creative processes that access the subconscious. The way childbirth is perceived influences labor and birth. Subconscious beliefs, formed from what youve seen, heard or experienced, can either sabotage or affirm your conscious intentions. Learn how to effortlessly re-write limiting beliefs with ones that assist you during childbirth. Your birth mandala embodies your new beliefs and vision for labor and birth with symbols, images, designs and words. You will find womens mandalas, journals and their after-birth reflections. From Shannons healing of past sexual abuse, Amys strength and courage, to Stacys power of intention, the themes and revelations are as unique as their mandalas. Creating a birth mandala is an invaluable gift you give yourself for childbirth. It is the gift that keeps on giving, exclaims Stacy, a workshop participant.

Download or read book Mandala Color Combinations Swatch Book written by Artsy Betsy and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a colorist and designer, finding new color combos can be daunting, instead of using the ordinary color wheel, I found that the shape and design of mandala helped me by making it easier and fun to test my art supplies and inspiring me to create some exceptional personalized themes and color combinations! Sometimes a few pencils look great next to each other, but the combination doesn't work too well on paper. And sometimes you might think the pencils do not combine very well, but you use them together in a mandala pattern and you find out they work together like a charm! You can mention each theme you created with its page number in the customizable table content, which will keep you more organized and makes it easy to find when you need it. TIP: Even the paper of this book is a premium quality, and thick enough, it's better to place a piece of cardboard paper under the page while coloring to prevent any eventual unwanted bleed throughand indents.: Mandala Color Combinations Themes: ◆ Swatch out your markers, colored pencils and gel pens with these mandalas then write down color names in the blank boxes. You can use this space to write down color numbers and brands as well, so you'll always know exactly which pencil you used. ◆ You can create your color themes based on your design style, your art supplies, different hues of each color and combinations, there is a blank page for each swatch page that allows you to test and try colors before referencing them in boxes or you can also take some free notes and do some sketches... ◆ The book has 60 pages and includes 120 mandala cards to color. That's 720 beautiful color combinations!

Download or read book Mindfulness written by Mandala Publishing and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket-size collection of quotations to inspire your mindfulness practice. “Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.” — Sharon Salzberg Proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate positivity, mindfulness is the simple, conscious act of being present in the moment. While most often associated with meditation, mindfulness can be so much more: an intentionally drawn breath to calm your heart rate, a meal eaten without distractions, or a focused midday walk. Mindfulness mini book is a compact collection of quotes, reflections, and wisdom from writers, thinkers, and seekers to inspire you to embrace stillness and cultivate calm. 150 QUOTES: Open to any page for inspiration from writers and thinkers including Maya Angelou, the Buddha, Eckhart Tolle, Rumi, and Emily Dickinson POCKET SIZE: This compact mini book fits easily in a pocket or purse for easy access to wisdom and inspiration whenever it’s needed CREATE COMFORT AND CALM: Each quote is a mini meditation that can create a moment of peace and well-being BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Lovely hand-drawn illustrations add a layer of beauty and joy to each quote COMPLETE THE SERIES COLLECTION: Deepen your mindfulness practice with Mindfulness: A Day and Night Reflection Journal

Download or read book Silent Kingdom written by and published by Earth Aware Editions. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silent Kingdom reveals the world beneath the waves in an ethereal collection of black-and-white underwater photography. Through stunning black-and-white images, award-winning photographer Christian Vizl uses a masterful control of light and shadow to portray the creatures of the sea as they are rarely seen, at home in the ethereal world beneath the waves. From capturing the ferocity of sharks to the playful dance of dolphins, Vizl turns aquatic creatures and marine seascapes into visions of sublime grace and beauty suspended in time and space. With each turn of the page, venture deeper into the one realm in which humans do not reign and discover an unforgettable world that few have ever seen. Though the ocean covers over 70 percent of planet Earth, over 80 percent of that vast wilderness remains unexplored. As human activity begins to impact these once-untouched regions, it is more important now than ever to acknowledge both the beauty and value of our seas and the necessity of preserving one of the last true wild frontiers of our world. Silent Kingdom is both an ode both to the beauty of the ocean and the magnificent creatures that inhabit it and a call to action to preserve the fragile underwater world of our planet. Winner of the Premier Print Award - 2019 Prize for Special Innovation in Printing and Second Place winner of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards, Natural World & Wildlife category.

Download or read book Journal Daily written by Spiritualtee Krishna and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect Notebook for Lord Krishna Devotees. Ideal for spiritual practices, writing thoughts and gifting.Lord Krishna is one of the most widely worshipped and popular of all Hindu deities. Bhagwan Krishna is often portrayed as an infant eating butter or a young boy playing a flute or a young man along with Radha or a young man surrounded by women or as an elderly guru giving direction and guidance, as in the Bhagavad Gita.

Download or read book Your Corner of the Universe written by Andrea Campbell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-10-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The healing power of self-observation is one powerful reason so many adults are turning to journal writing today. Yet even the most conscientious journal-keepers have dry periods, and beginners often find themselves wishing for some help when their motivation to write is at a low ebb. Your Corner of the Universe gives these writers what they need. Whether the aim is to resolve past conflicts, overcome dependency, handle stress, satisfy a creative urge, work out self-correction, help resolve major life decisions, set life goals, or simply celebrate time and events in a lasting way, Campbell¡_s book offers helpful, usable advice. Readers will find in its ten detailed chapters a welcome infusion of patience and perseverance, and dozens of specific journal exercises for writers at all levels.