Learn about the practice of mindfulness and its significance in the wellness industry.
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Go to any wellness website, podcast, or book and you’re almost certain to come across the mention of mindfulness., the practice of being in the present moment involves being consciously aware of our thoughts, bodily sensations, and our surroundings. This might look like mindfully eating a slice of chocolate cake – noticing the sensations of each flavourful bite by taking in the scents, textures, temperature, and how it feels in the mouth. It might look like doing a silent meditation and allowing the space to notice thoughts come and go, instead of fixating on the past or focusing on the future.
But art-making can be intimidating for some people. “I’m not good at art” is a common concern, preventing them from trying at all. The purpose of mindfulness through the arts isn’t about how skilled one is at fine art techniques. It’s about allowing oneself to go with the flow from moment to moment. Mindfulness can look like experimenting with art as a beginner noticing any uncomfortable thoughts or feelings come up, and allowing them to pass by like clouds in the sky.
Whether you’re just starting or have a regular practice already, here are some fun and creative ways to grow and nurture mindfulness through art.Instead of journaling using words, art journaling is – you guessed it – journaling with art. This doesn’t mean you need to have a “Dear Diary” approach to it. It could be as simple as spending 15 minutes with a blank journal and crayons to draw and colour a shape that represents your mood at the start of each day.
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