Nature Mandala within an Urban Landscape - Buenos Aires

Saturday, July 12, 2014

CAMPING AND CREATING

Linda and I took two nights camping right by the beach at Winter Island, Salem MA.  We had a wonderful time but oh how I wish we had a film crew with us especially while we set up my new 10'x14' tent in the wind.  Though a bit of a struggle we were successful.  We had lots of rain the first night and the big tent was a blessing.  In the late afternoon before the rain began and as the tide was coming in we set off to the beach (a stone's throw from our campsite) to make a beach mandala.


LOCATION:  WAIKIKI BEACH - WINTER ISLAND - SALEM, MA

The thunder began rumbling and I feared that we would not have enough time to complete the mandala but circumstances gave us two little helpers, Savanah and Matthew whose family was taking some end of the day beach time.  Not only did gathering colored rocks and shells keep the kids happily busy and focused it really helped us.  As soon as the last few red stones were laid in place the rain began.  Everyone scattered as I stood and enjoyed a celebratory lightening show.  Then I too took cover.  Not more than an hour later the mandala had been washed to sea leaving behind a great memory and energy.  Thanks kids!


 

Children respond beautifully to the energy of making things.  Get them out there and play with them.  They'll show you what to do.


ENJOY THE SUMMER.
PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS AND CREATE AND SHARE.