Even a simple little thing such as a snowflake reminds us of the beauty bestowed upon us from above. As my personal interest grew in the actual healing powers of these tools, I was then introduced to Barbara Mitchell, who has truly elevated the kaleidoscope to an instrument for healing and inner peace as well as providing inspirational entertainment. This is a projection kaleidoscope, which is equipped with a polyangular two-mirror lens system, giving the viewer an endless variety of intricate patterns. It can also project images from a wide range of different types of cells, as well as cells containing transparencies. This invention has elevated the kaleidoscope to a therapeutic instrument for healing, creating inner peace, eliminating stress, enhancing meditation, and creating a health benefiting altered state, presented through purely joyous entertainment.
Healthy emotions are as important as a healthy body, perhaps even more so.
The kaleidoscope's and mandala's ability to soothe and stimulate at the same time make them perfect balancers. Medical research has revealed that many of our current illnesses are the result of the effect of stress, which seems universal in our modern society. Stress is destructive to our body, disorganizing to our mind, and disabling to our spirit. It has been demonstrated that a regular habit of quietly drawing aside from one's usual responsibilities for reflection and relaxation significantly repairs or prevents the potentially destructive effects of daily stress. Kaleidoscope and mandala viewing is one such activity of repair.