The prompt at One Single Impression this week is ‘Rest’ suggested by ‘The Manic Gardner’
Here is my haiku:
To rest and relax
Let the world pass me by
Regeneration!
My goal was to create a peaceful mandala for this prompt and really had to restrain myself from the bright bold colors I normally use so I used colored pencils and then buffed it with a cotton ball (for those of you who care 
Do you get a restful feel from this?
I have a mandala posted just before this one where I describe how haiku really inspires me to create these mandalas, in fact there are three of them as I continued through the process.
Comments are still moderated.
Teri,
I enjoyed reading about the creative process behind this mandala as well as the poem. It’s good to let the world go by and sit back. Beautiful stuff. Thanks.
Comment by SandyCarlson — July 20, 2008 @ 6:34 am
Mmm…Makes me delighfully snooozy.
The mandala is working!
Comment by spacedlaw — July 20, 2008 @ 7:26 am
All the soft hues of the mandala and the soothing words are working! Wonderful.
Comment by Quietpaths — July 20, 2008 @ 10:48 am
Regeneration is such a wonderful aspect of rest. I like the haiku and the mandala. I enjoyed reading about your creative process – and yes it is peaceful.
Comment by Raven — July 20, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
..strangely enough teri this time around i like ur poem better than the mandala which is nice in any case but that’s how it is ..many thanks..
Comment by zoya gautam — July 20, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
I really like the soft effect of this mandala, and yes, it is restful for me. And comforting. I keep thinking of the colors soft little baby blankets are often made in. I so enjoy you sharing your creative process with us.
Comment by Patricia (a/k/a Roswila) — July 20, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
Sometimes a person does need to let the world pass them by for a bit, in order to really rest.
Comment by Joyce — July 20, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
A very Peaceful Mandala, soft pastel-like colors-wonderful!
Comment by Edward S. Gault — July 20, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
Love the soft restfulness of this mandala. I would love to have one like it on the ceiling of my bedroom as a focal piece for meditation. Thanks Teri.
Comment by Pam — July 20, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
Very restful indeed. I do like the cotton feel of it.
Comment by Brad — July 21, 2008 @ 3:23 am
This mandala is so calming. Beautiful as always Teri!
Comment by MyBellavia — July 21, 2008 @ 7:11 am
Thanks for stopping by everyone. And Zoya, its sure okay you like the haiku better, after all, the haiku is what it’s all about
Comment by teric — July 21, 2008 @ 9:05 am
Ah, yes. Restful, indeed. Thank you for sharing a portion of the process! Nice work.
Comment by tumblewords — July 21, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Yes, I do find it very restful and relaxing. Amazing how changing color changes the whole mood.
Comment by Sandy — July 21, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
Sorry about that link I left for you above, it’s probably because it’s in member group. Here’s another link to another place I have that first (and so far only) attempt at a sort of mandala. Just scroll down to the dreamku dated April 22:
http://tinyurl.com/4rqms5
Comment by Patricia (a/k/a Roswila) — July 21, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Teri, I like this one – the pastels are restful! But I do indeed love the one just before this one!
Comment by mary/thetech — July 21, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
I know very little about mandalas but they always seem to express movement to me. This one has movement but it is very peaceful. And the ‘ku is soft but powerful too. Thanks
Comment by Sian — July 21, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
Love the natural and comforting feel of the mandala – like a well used quilt, and the haiku, Teri! I loved reading about your process, as I am often at a loss to explain where mine come from. I’m not sure how my brain works sometimes; a perfect example would be in algebra class in high school – I would just ‘know’ the answer but have no idea how to explain how I arrived at the answer. My teacher naturally was sure I was cheating. It’s often very frustrating!
Comment by Barb's Haiku — July 21, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
You are right! It does feel like a soft worn quilt. Thanks for that.
Comment by teric — July 21, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
Teri,
This is simply gorgeous…and filled with Light! And I do love your haiku.. I have gently planted a seed intention for haiku to bloom from w/in me too. I did post one from a while back on my blog. Maybe that’s Spirit’s way of telling me…they’re on their way.
Thanks for the inspiration…and I’m glad you’re a part of the Mandala Oasis Yahoo Community : )
hugs..
Cheryl
Comment by Cheryl @ Mandala Oasis — July 24, 2008 @ 11:14 am
This certainly makes you relaxed! So nice on one side the colors are more faded and this draws you in a state of rest I think.
Lovely work Teri! Different than your other mandalas but also very nice!
Comment by Marianne — July 25, 2008 @ 3:50 pm