Adult coloring has recently become a national
passion. In fact, of the top twenty best-
selling books on Amazon.com, ten of these were
adult color books. From your first
examination of these color books, you'll note
they aren't like the color books of your youth,
for at least half of them are distinctly New
Age in look and content. Secondly, youll note
that they almost all promise to help calm,
soothe, de-stress, and relax you into a
meditative state. Finally, you'll soon discover
some of these intriguing books have tantalizing
patterns called 'mandalas' that will entice you
to look at them over and over. These
mesmerizing 'sacred circles' are designed to
visually take you to their centers to discover
'Your Higher Self.' And yes, they are
deceptive, and no, they aren't Christian!
So be aware that there are many seductive
'spiritual' color books out there both for
adults and children alike. Thus, if you should
decide to try out some coloring or are planning
to buy one for someone else, you would do well
to heed the admonition in Psalm 101:3 that
states: 'I will set no wicked thing before mine
eyes.' And because 'mandalas' do have a hidden
agenda, this booklet is written to inform
colorists and non-colorists exactly what they
are, and what their purpose is.
Mandala
means 'circle' in Sanskrit'a sacred circle or
container that uses alluring symbols, dazzling
colors, and mystical patterns. Alberta
Hutchinson, in the Mystical Mandala Color Book,
defines mandalas this way: symmetrical
geometric designs which are traditionally used
for meditative purposes by drawing our eye to
the center of the circle. Mandalas are from
Satan! Doubt it not!
