Today’s card is one of my tangles. This is a very repetitive zendala called a monotangle. That’s because it uses the same pattern over and over again.
It’s a time-honored tradition in spiritual work–this repetition. Buddhists do it. Catholics do it. Wiccans do it. Taking the same phrase and repeating it helps solidify that thought pattern.
You won’t be surprised when I tell you that’s one reason for “seek joy, y’all” all the time.
On my personal Facebook page, I do a daily affirmation (well nearly daily). It is my way of setting my day up. I begin with positive statements.
For today’s 180 second challenge (that’s just three minutes, my darlings), I want you to say an affirmation. It can be short. It can be simple. It must be in the present tense and positive.
For instance, the following is not a “good” affirmation:
I am going to not be sad today.
Change that to:
Today I am happy.
Short. Sweet. Positive.
I tend to make longer ones because, hey, I’m a writer and I’m wordy. Here is my affirmation for today.
I breathe in peace. I breathe out joy. I see beauty in each person I meet. I find the good in the world easily. Seek joy, y’all. Pass it on.
I’d love it if you would share yours with me.
Zendala, Arwen Lynch, 2012
Pssst! In Austin, TX? Check out out this upcoming class from Ginny Krauskopf, CZT. This is the woman who taught me the basics of Zentangle.
Beginning Zentangle – Austin, TX
April 13, 2013, 1:00 – 3:45
Whether you’ve been playing around with Zentangle for a while, or never drawn a single pattern, this class is for you! You’ll learn basic tangle patterns and get a kit to take home.
You can sign up for the class on the Austin page of Ginny’s website.
Seek joy, y’all. Pass it on!
I love affirmations – and Seek Joy Y’All is a great one. Still, the one I’ve used most, which I think I should dig out again, is: “I am strong and sexy, flexible and fit.” Although it can be taken just at a physical level, it ended up meaning so much more to me 🙂