![]() ![]() When we are under stress (physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual) and distracted from the present moment, we lose our connection to our own inner wisdom and our capacity to feel universal interconnectedness. The Enso Healing and Meditation logo integrates the oak tree into the enso symbol to represent the anchoring of ourselves into the present moment which supports our ability to grow and flourish. The oak tree is also symbolic of the Tree of Life which represents our interconnectedness to everything. Oak trees grow slowly and can live for hundreds of years, they are a symbol of stability as their branches stretch as far below ground as the branches do above. The oak tree is an iconic image in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and a symbol of strength and interconnectedness. This allows one to connect to their inner wisdom and strength and is why the enso is a symbol of enlightenment. One must let go of expectations in order to allow their body and spirit to express their innermost self freely. Even though it appears to be a simple variation on a circle, the enso represents much more.Ĭreating an enso is a truly mindful experience as it is an expression of the artist in the present moment. While the closed circle can represent wholeness or totality, an open circle can represent the beauty of imperfection and the idea that the enso is not something separate but rather part of something greater. Artists paint enso as either a closed or open circle. It is traditionally painted in black ink wash onto thin white paper as one circular brushstroke, a singular brushstroke allows for no modifications. The enso symbol is a common subject of Japanese calligraphy and Buddhist enlightenment and has other names such as Zen Circle, the Circle of Enlightenment, the Lost Symbol of Reiki, and the Infinity Circle. Enso is a Japanese word meaning “circle” or “circular form”. ![]() I’m frequently asked about the meaning behind the Enso name and logo. ![]()
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