The Symbols Of My Mandala

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A Mandala can tell multiple aspects of a person. For example, it could tell me someone's favorite color, place, it could even examine what people enjoy doing. Essentially, it can express unique and meaningful characteristics of a person, place, or thing. Additionally, you can put anything on a Mandala, for example, rainbows, butterflies, cats, dogs, the possibilities are endless. However, all these symbols, signs, and things are not just any ordinary object…… these things have a powerful meaning. My mandala portrays multiple meanings, signs, and symbols that all mean so much to me. In other words I decided to draw a rose, and each petal would represent something of meaning to me. Let me start off with the rose, I chose this …show more content…

I love My family uncontrollably, and there is nothing in the world that signifies the love we have for each other. They are always there for me when I need them no matter what, and so am I. They are very supportive in what I do no matter how complicated it could be. They help me up when I feel like I can’t anymore, and they don't ever leave my side even when things get bad and they are the reason of who I am today, I don't know what I would have done without them. Furthermore, You may be wondering why I mostly use Red, white, and green in the background, and why there is a bird in my mandala. Well, those colors and the bird (or the eagle) represents my culture flag. I am proud to be who I am, which is Mexican because I have something unique to share with the world, and I can express what I Love with others. Additionally, I have multiple cousins that are there for me, we talk with each other as if we were brothers and sisters/ brothers. We play around and stand up for each other, and I feel like I can be myself around them because they make me feel safe and comfortable. I also have aunties that support me and look out for me. We have parties as families, we love to just hang out, have a barbeque and just have fun, and sometimes I wish we would never leave. Equally as important, there are many different types of religions, maybe you're Christian, Catholic, or Mormon, but for me……. It is Catholic… I know

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