Today I finished coloring Section 1 of the 2012 Mandala of the Year…and with 5 days to spare!
While coloring I did my best to pay attention to the tightness throughout my body…in particular my stomach and shoulder areas. Every time I checked in, sure enough, I noticed my tightened stomach and hunched shoulders.
With each check in, I quickly relaxed those areas. While it still bugs me that I tense up, I seem to catch it sooner each time. Progress!
Here’s the slideshow of the final final touches to this section…
joyfully,
Maureen, The Mandala Lady
ps…time to prep for section 2! 
Glad you included a close-up image too!