My mandala shows a rocky, concrete center, breaking up into earth, pieces of soil that slowly bring the emergence of growth. in the center of the mandala, the lines were straight and structured, becoming more wiggly and free as they come outward, (hopefully) appearing as if they are going to “break through”. just like when there is a stomach or spleen imbalance, you may feel stuck, ridden with anxiety or depression that makes you feel rigid and immobile. it is a process, but nurturing yourself and taking care of your mind and body can help you break out of it. on the edge of the mandala, the lines become smooth and begin to flow. overall, hard and rigid earth breaks up into pieces that can receive nourishment in any form it needs to foster future growth. the stomach and spleen are the earth pair of organs after all, which leads back into the idea of nourishment for me; the earth nourishes us and provides for us so we can nourish ourselves, and we can nourish the earth in return.