Lazy Saturday with my little man!

Off the topic of pottery... 

Today my son and I spent a long day drawing, playing pretend and lazing around in our pjs.  I have been a ninja today, a horse, a mom and a chef... I know I am forgetting some other characters.

I feel so blessed to enjoy, observe and indulge in simple moments that make memories, form bonds, put smiles on little faces. Today was a wonderful Saturday.  

My son and I did a short meditation (3 minutes) and I got inspired to create a mandala. I used to make them to pass the time and think. After the mandala was finished, I got inspired to do a rough sketch of a tattoo I have wanted for a while. Today has been a spiral of inspirations.  

Mandala

I really enjoy drawing mandalas. They are pretty simple after you get started. After you are done it is pretty relaxing to colour in as well.  

The making of/colouring the mandala is a form of meditation for some. If you are interested I encourage you to read up on the meaning. For myself it is a time where I can sit and go within and back out again. Let my thoughts flow and observe them. Other times I enjoy listening to music and tuning out thoughts and simply be in the moment of creating.  The meanings for individuals are endless. The reward is very lovely. 

Rough sketch of Tattoo I want

The tattoo I want to get is of the Goddess Ishtar. She is a Goddess of old. She gained a bad rap after Christianity was born. She has many names. Also she has been described as "Light of the world", "Bestower of strength", "Opener of the womb", "Forgiver of sins", "Torch of heaven and earth", and many more. 

She and the Goddess Minerva are my favorites. I love the strength they embody. Feminine power, Honor, Truth and Light.  

Below is a baked clay relief of the Goddess Ishtar. This is what inspired my tattoo. 

Ishtar at the British Museum 

Over all it was a wonderful Saturday full of love and inspiration. I hung out with my favorite person in the world!  I couldn't ask for more... Well world peace would be nice. 

My favorite person ever! 

"Children see magic because they look for it"

Christopher Moore 

Ishtar Photo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:British_Museum_Queen_of_the_Night.jpg