Mandala, the sacred Art of Centering by Dana Lynne Andersen. Mandala is a Sanskrit word that means “circle”, signifying the primordial shape that represents wholeness, completeness and unity. The circle, and the sphere is symbolizes, encompasses the totality of the world. Even as a two-dimensional shape it ‘travels without leave taking’, as the line of […]
Author: Dana Lynne Andersen
Art Specialists
‘Creativity is like blood to the soul- oxygenating our sense of purpose, nourishing the wellsprings of our joy and replenishing the vitality of our passion’ Art Specialists A mere 100 years ago the only music one could hear was live music. Now less than a fraction of one percent of music we hear […]
Made in the Image and Likeness of God
‘We are made in the image and likeness of God’, this simple and magnificent truth can change the way we see ourselves- and the way we live. The qualities we think of as belonging God are the very qualities we find at the core of our own nature. What God is, is what we […]
The beautiful art at Padre Pio’s
I was so impressed by the amazing artwork leading to and surrounding the tomb of Padre Pio. The larger than life sequence told the entwining story of Christ, St. Francis and Padre Pio.
“A Place of Refuge”
“The place of refuge” is a holy place on the big Island. In ancient times, If a law breaker, refugee, or defeated warrior could make it to this place of healing waters he would be absolved. It is an ancient sanctuary of redemption. I was surprised to find it one of the most powerful places […]