In ancient Sanskrit, mandala means “circle.” Gradually working outward from the central first dot, the creator builds an intricate and beautiful design. And then, the whole thing is wiped clean. They’re ephemeral by nature.Today I’d like to explore how the principles inherent within Mandalas could support us; and dip into what I’m calling: the Mandala Mindset.Along the way, we'll be looking at:How Mandalas represent the ephemeral nature of all thingsThe full version of the famous Marcus Aurelius quote that led to our modern usage of the adage: “live each day as if it were your last.”What it could mean to be aware of our own mortalityHow learning somethng new can help us connect with the Mandala MindsetPema Chödrön’s observation that “Each person’s life is like a mandala” “Everything that shows up in your mandala is a vehicle for your awakening. From this point of view awakening is right at your fingertips continually.” Pema ChödrönJoin the mailing list & receive the mini-course '3 little acts of self-compassion', completely free https://hennyflynn.ck.page/6e83d0227eExplore Henny's coaching, books, retreats, courses & events https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/