Self Discovery

Self Discovery:

At Connections we believe that the authentic self, is the self that was created with the first touch of our Creator God. We were intended to live fully out of that first touch. But when the world touched our authentic selves with its sorrow, misuse and expectations we began a process that separated us from knowing who we were created to be. At Connections we also believe that it is possible to reconnect with our authentic selves. The recovery process is not just learning how to behave, it is about finding the freedom and the safety to live in the fullness of God’s first touch.

Mandalas are useful tools in helping us to re-connect with our authentic self. Mandalas are used to help us reflect upon and become aware of our inner thoughts and feelings.

Through the use of color, shapes, lines and a simple circle you will explore ways of looking at your process. You may be surprised by what you learn about your internal thoughts and feelings. Using colors in mandalas can be enlightening as it helps us to focus on the symbolic meanings of colors, and the way in which we develop our personal color vocabulary as a way to communicate information between our conscious and unconscious selves. The way we use color often reflects our personal history, our values, and the way our body and brain functions.

To get started:

Draw a circle similar to the one below (or print and use the one below)

Play soft music as you work your mandala. It will help you relax and get in touch with your inner process.

As the music plays, close your eyes for a few minutes.

Open your eyes

On the journaling page you responded to 5 different pictures. After you have completed them all. Answer the questions below, then use the experience to create a mandala. You may also decide to choose one of the 5 pictures and use that as a starting point for your mandala.

Ask yourself:

What 3 things did I learn about myself after completing the journal pictures?

How will these things help you in your relationships?

Which of the pictures really connected with your heart? Why

Now choose one of your answers to create your mandala.

Create your mandala to answer one of the questions above. You may decide to create other mandalas to answer the other questions at a later time.

* Mandala topics will be periodically changed.

“If you found this exercise helpful, you may want to purchase The Mandala Journal, an experience of self-discovery. Check out our online store for availability.