#2 - Community Nature Mandalas

Materials Needed

Gather all things from nature
Flowers and Herbs
Sticks and Stones
Seeds and Berries
Sand and Shells

Instruction Review

Decide where you are going to create your nature mandala, outside or inside
If creating on a table, you might consider laying down a piece of cloth or a scarf to create your mandala on
Think about an intention of your mandala – healing, memory, gratitude, joy…
Gather your materials
Start in the center
As you create, keep the mandala’s intention in the forefront of your mind
If you have created amulets (See bonus video below) as part of this practice you can place them in the center, along the outside edges or throughout the mandala
Once your mandala is finished, it is nice to say some words about what you have created and why
Now the mandala is left to the forces of nature – winds and rains and creatures- to spread the thoughts and intentions into the world

Practicing

If you are practicing alone, this is a wonderful time to share what you have been up to with a few family members or friends. You could invite them to create a Nature Mandala with you. Or you can create one in your neighborhood as a gift to your community – a small roadside mandala. Have fun and enjoy this heart felt practice.

Responding

What did you enjoy most about this practice?

Can you see yourself using this practice in your life?

If so, how?

Sharing

Sharing your thoughts and experiences in the Gathering Place at the bottom of the pages as well as on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! Mention us @CreatingBrave in your status, tweet and/or caption and include the hashtags #CreatingBrave and #CommunityMandala