Artful Puzzle

Let creativity make room for calm.

You do not need to be an artist to make something meaningful. Drawing and painting can become a simple way to notice breath, sensation, and feeling.

Draw your breath

Let a line travel across the page as you inhale and exhale. Follow the rhythm, not a plan.

Make a pattern

Dots, loops, lines, or a mandala can bring your attention back to the movement of your hand.

Release perfection

There is no right outcome. The practice is to stay with the process and notice what changes.

Try a short practice

Gather paper and a pencil or colors. Set aside five minutes. Notice your breath, then let your hand respond with lines, shapes, or color. When the time is up, take a moment to notice how you feel.

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