Monday, 14 November 2016

The Mandorla - An Image of Hope for our Torn World

Nicki Edgell Monday, November 14, 2016

Painting by Cicero Greathouse.

 I have just finished reading a novel by Lindsay Clarke called "Alice's Masque". It follows a man's (hero's) journey and transformation to finding himself (or his bliss or sovereignty) through three parts entitled Outward, Inward, and Mandorla. Where the Outward and Inward are symbolised by circles the Mandorla is an ancient sacred symbol representing the intersection (and harmony) of the two.

"As symbols of the interactions and interdependence of opposing worlds and forces, the two separate Mandalas [the hindu term for circles] which must meet and merge to form the Mandorla represent the sacred divide between spirit and matter, masculine and feminine, self and other. The space wherein these apparently irreconcilable opposites overlap is an image of hope for our torn world, a healing place where we can reconcile our struggles with life and each other." Jean Raffa

Clarke's writing isn't to everyone's cup of tea forged of dream sequences and magic realism, puzzles and symbolism, requiring concentration and interpretation - if you like DM Thomas, or John Fowles - especially "Birthstone" and "The Magus" respectively, then you'd probably love this, along with his other similar works "The Chymical Wedding" and "The Water Theatre".




About the Author

Nicki Edgell

I am a clinical Psycho-neuro-immunologist, Metabolic Balance Coach, Natural Nutritionist and Independent Nikken Consultant. I practice in Brighton in the South of England, helping individuals and groups towards the health, vitality and the life they want for themselves. I work under the principle that wellness depends on a balanced holistic approach to living, in all areas of your life: your body, mind, family, community and financial health all have an impact on your wellbeing.

2 comments:

  1. Jean RaffaTuesday, November 15, 2016

    Thank you for this, Nicki. I will pass it on to Cicero, the artist who created the beautiful image that graces this post and my book Healing the Sacred Divide.

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    1. Nicki EdgellFriday, November 18, 2016

      Thank you for your reply Jean and your blog post. It is a beautiful painting. I would link to Cicero's website in the post but couldn't find it so if he has one please let me know. Good luck with the book. Best regards Nicki Edgell

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