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| Mandala. Ink in sketchbook. |
I don't think I've ever made my own mandala before. When I used to teach Elementary Art--I always had a lesson on mandalas and would show the kiddos tons of awesome work by other amazing Artists--but I never actually sat down and made my own. (I don't think!)
Until now.
I've been slowly working away at the above mandala in my sketch book for the last week--and absolutely loving it! I love how each element I added would spark an idea for the next.
Such an intuitive, meditative process for sure!
But I'm going to be honest...I've been spending my time deeply inward. Unplugged from the internet and listening to my body, my heart, and the sweet sound of birds chirping outside throughout the day.
I'm 39 weeks prego today and my doctor said that the little guy can arrive any time now.
I'm ready. Ready to meet him and begin this next chapter of my journey. Ready to be a Mom and to share my life with this little soul. Ready to learn and discover and laugh and cry. Ready to be surprised and left in awe.
I'm ready to say good bye to the beautiful life I've lived for so long--to embrace arms wide open the great unknown of a life I know will be full of so much more.
I'm ready.
So, so ready.
12 comments:
Your mandala is absolutely gorgeous. And awww he's coming!!! So exiting! Good luck Connie!! <3 <3
Love the mandala.
Your mandala is so wonderfully bursting with life - just like you! Good luck with your biggest adventure yet...
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i love mandalas. and that may be one of my favorites... it glows with the Life Force and Love you are immersed in right now. (((hugs)))
Ah! I am so excited for you, Connie! It has been so fun being on this journey with you, since you announced your pregnancy to Tribe 7 of BIG! I can't wait to see your beautiful baby. Sending lots of love and happy labor and delivery vibes your way!
that space you're in -- it's surreal beyond measure! when i got to that point, every time the phone rang i (automatically and irrationally) thought it was the baby telling me it was time and she was on her way (obviously i was very ready too!). time slows down in that final week or two, it works on an entirely different clock, and it's a wonderful thing to enjoy and anticipate. i'm amazed and inspired by how prolific you continue to be as your pregnancy progresses, and i can't wait to see the depth that your work will undoubtedly take on when your little guy makes his entrance. big hugs and good luck!
The Mandala is beautiful. How exciting to be preparing for your new little one. It sounds like you are preparing nicely.
So excited for you. When I was pregnant with my daughter I could hardly control my wonder, my awe, my sheer excitement. Best wishes as you enter this new life with your new little peanut.
The mandala is amazing by the way-wow. Frame it and put it in his room?
Jill
What a beautiful creation! And your best is yet to come. Congrats and best wishes for you on this new path!
Wishing you a beautiful and happy delivery Connie.
I keep watching for the announcement that your little guy has arrived. What a wonderful thing.
Lou
Your mandala is looking superb after the completion...It really enhances the looks of your sketch book to the new heights indeed....Such a great thing to share really..!!
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