Clarity

In high school I used to doodle, I would cover my entire binder in intricate and repetitive patterns. Perhaps that says something about the kind of student I was, but I made it through okay.  Not so long ago I discovered zentagle art and smiled at the familiarity; this I knew I could do.  The idea is to create a small work of art in just 30 minutes, using repetitive patterns as you let your mind wander like meditation or yoga.  Do one a day if you can, a short exercise to clear your head.

I haven't managed to make it a daily routine, but every day that I can make it happen I know it has improved my mood.  More recently, I saw a short documentary from Ted Talks with speaker Andy Puddicombe that emphasized the benefits of taking 10 Mindful Minutes a day to clear your mind.  It brought me back to the experience of doing a quick drawing which has the same effect.  The point is that no matter what you do to clear your head, it has a genuine positive effect that you carry with you throughout the day. Better yet, if you can teach yourself to get to that zone in a short period, it's a tension reliever you can do anywhere and in many little ways.

I knew my doodling was serving a purpose.
;)     Tasha