A picture that means many things like….: A picture that means many things like….:
Originated in Tibet 2000 years ago Originated in Tibet 2000 years ago - Tibetans use it to calm themselves and think about the meaning of life
Intricately illustrated Show individual or cultural uniqueness Many cultures use it - Aztec
- Asia
- Native Americans
Timekeeping - Timekeeping
- Religious uses
To show opposition and interdependence
Medicine wheels
What are some things a circle can symbolize or represent? What are some things a circle can symbolize or represent?
Represents harmony and wholeness of life Represents harmony and wholeness of life - Universal shape: eye, sun snowflake, moon, circle of friends, the atom, cells, nucleus
A simple representation of WHO YOU ARE
You are going to create your own symbolic picture representing aspects of your life! Your own mandala You are going to create your own symbolic picture representing aspects of your life! Your own mandala
Close your eyes Picture the scenes I’m going to describe Open when I say
Think about a significant day in your life. Think about a significant day in your life. - Who was there?
- Where were you?
- What was happening?
- Why is the day so important to you?
Think about a series of favorite locations of your childhood. Think about a series of favorite locations of your childhood. Why is each place special? What does it represent? - Dad’s lap?
- Grandma’s kitchen stool
- A secret hiding place under a tree
Envision the people closest to you. Envision the people closest to you. - Who are they?
- See their faces
- View their actions
- What have they done or what do they do that makes them special?
Think about the objects in your life that are most important to you. Think about the objects in your life that are most important to you. - What are they?
- Feel yourself holding them
- How do they make you feel?
- Where did you get them?
- Why are they special?
Think about a difficult time in your life. Think about a difficult time in your life. - What was going on?
- Why were you struggling?
- Who was there to help you?
- How did you respond the challenge?
See your life as a journey. See your life as a journey. Where did the journey begin? Where has it led you? Where is it heading? How has the trip been What part was really important, a defining moment?
Most important symbol in the middle Think of connecting design Unifying theme Symmetrical pattern
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