The Quiet Side
Exploring the unseen benefits of creative focus.
Admire : to marvel at
There are so many artists out there who create such amazing work – it is really easy to spend all day online liking pictures of tiles, Zentangle Inspired Art and all the beautiful works of art that are posted regularly through different social media resources.
What is harder to appreciate, is the feeling of well-being and relaxed focus that taking time with some simple materials can bring. I love hearing students tell me that they can’t wait for their next tangling time, or that they are working hard to make it a daily part of their lives because of the gentle relaxation they feel when following the Zentangle method.
When they look at their tiles, their journal pages or works they have completed over time, I love that what they are admiring most is the lovely feeling of well-being they have from spending some creative time with themselves. Perhaps that will lead them to more creative exercises, and create more calm in their lives.
Taking time to admire your skill and the beautiful art that results from the Zentangle method is definitely valuable, whether you are just starting out or you see your strokes becoming more deliberate and your flow becoming more relaxed. But taking time to admire your inner happiness and calm when giving yourself permission to fully embrace time you spend being creative and focusing is equally important.
Try This
You don’t need to create something new – just look around you at something you created last week, or long ago and take a moment to admire your work and effort. Creativity isn’t limited to pen and paper, or canvas and ink. Perhaps it is a floral display or holiday arrangement.
deliberate – still – appreciate – quiet – focus – trust – deconstruct – beautiful – reflect – relax – discover – create – comfort – shade – breathe – inspire – be bold – embellish – savor – slow – calm – admire
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