in the last week,God Himself has come to my door—So sweetly asking for your address,Wanting the beautiful warmth of your heart's fire.
—Hafiz, from “Several Times in the Last Week,”
I Heard God Laughing, translation by Daniel Ladinsky
They are like shy, young school kids—time and space,before the woman and the man who areintimate with God.
The realized soul can play with this universethe way a child can a ball.
—St. Teresa of Avila, from “The Grail,”
Love Poems from God, translation by Daniel Ladinsky
contents
Our Master Teachers
Welcome
The Story Behind the Lotus and the Lily
What Are Mandalas and Why Do We Make Them?
Week 1: Prepare
Day 3: You Are Your Own Shaman
Day 6: Uh-Oh! Here Comes the Opposite!
Week 2: Look Back
Day 8: Look Over Your Shoulder
Day 11: Thought Worms Be Gone!
Day 12: Don't Go Back to Sleep!
Week 3: Create Space
Day 17: The One You Must Forgive
Day 19: Release Your Prisoners
Day 21: Finally Forgive Yourself
Week 4: Look Forward
Day 23: Your Foundation: Soul Purpose
Day 24: Ellen and Your Life Around the Corner
Day 28: Focus Only on What's Coming In
Day 30: Soul Day and Intention Mandala
How to Keep Your Intention Mandala Alive
Acknowledgments
Resources
Permissions
About the Author
Bonus Material
our master teachers
The Lotus
This is because that is.
—The Buddha
When conditions are sufficient there is a manifestation.
—Thich Nhat Hanh, You Are Here
The Lily
