Barbara Gini

Refocus and Relax Barbara Gini

A Mandala is a symmetrical design, usually circular, that can be used as an object of focus to help one explore emotions, questions, solutions, ideas and find deeper meaning. Carl Jung used mandalas as part of patient therapy and saw them as a representation of the wholeness of one's own consciousness. Often used as a tool for art therapy and meditation, Mandalas are also used to problem solve, minimize anxiety, refocus, relax & reduce stress. They can be made from sand, rice or other natural materials, or as a colored or painted design on paper. The instructions to use this book are simple: put away your phone, find a quiet place, with no interruptions, and color in the designs. You may put on some quiet music or sit quietly with no sound. You can use crayons, pencils or markers and color in one design a day. Take your time and enjoy the coloring. It doesn't have to be perfect. Just enjoy the process!