I drew this symbol to suggest a spiral. Spirals are such a beautiful shape. According to cultural anthropologist, Angeles Arrien, cultures across the world use spirals to symbolize change and transformation. In 2021 after I finished the mandalas featured in the Gallery on this website, I was still depressed about climate change and all the other issues facing our culture. Marcy, a friend, mentor, and teacher asked me, “What brings you joy?”
I pondered her question and more. Was I experiencing joy? Did I know the ways in which joy shows up in my life? And, was I acknowledging the joy that was already present in my life? The Joy Antenna lit up and Joy Coach began to evolve as an inner guide.
Acknowledgements :
Marcy Vaughn is a Senior Teacher for The 3 Doors Meditation Academy Program.
Donna Iona Drozda is the facilitator of the online class program, “Emerge n See.” Her teachings encourage me to explore what I value in life through image, word, and color. Donna also introduced me to the works of aforementioned author, Angeles Arrien, which led to my creation of the Witnessing Eye Mandalas.
Related Links:
Donna Iona Drozda http://www.donnaionadrozda.com/lifecycle/
The 3 Doors https://the3doors.org/