My hand begins to draw, concentric circles ripple outwards, blossoming mandala-like in unfolding patterns . . . A form of inner map-making, the process of creating these designs becomes a fractal, iterative re-membering of belonging.
Self of Community
The isolated circle blossoms outwards into relationship, “compassionate witnesses” depicted as surrounding petals.
Self of Nature
The flower opens towards in surrounding leaves, the human village held within the larger ecosystem of earth.
Completed Drawing
A map of the fractal self
Self of Community
The isolated circle blossoms outwards into relationship, “compassionate witnesses” depicted as surrounding petals.
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