Hi all,
I love performing activities mindfully, these can be as simple as doing the dishes slowly and with purpose, to things like art and active meditation.
One good thing to do is puzzles, but I always hate packing them up when I'm done! So, I found a lovely Lego Orchid that I've been slowly working on. I can then, when it's finished, leave it out as a display piece! They have lots of pretty flower arrangements and things, and it is so fun to do something quietly, and think about nothing else.
Do you have any activities that fulfil this need?
- MM
I'd love to watercolour paint! I'll have to see if my partner has any...otherwise, I'll buy them for myself. I'd love to see your paintings sometime!
Could you tell me more about your mixed media? My partner would definitely be interested in it!
I’ve been putting my efforts on the Art for Atrs Sake thread Mm. For me the still life is the thing that helps me, having to look very carefully then decide how to interpret what you see, mixing and matching colours, watching the effect of the paint on the paper. I’m still learning and have a long way to go but I’m loving the process. I’ve also started pottery classes, throwing on the wheel. 2 hours flies by and in no time it’s time to go home and I can’t wait for the next lesson! At the moment though I can only do it in a class but a friend has a wheel so I’m hoping that I can practice there. Between us though we haven’t been well enough as she has a serous lung condition.
I’ll have a look over there! I’m sorry you’re both struggling, sending love and prayers that you can get back to doing what you love together. That’s what matters in life.
Join us on the Art for Arts Sake thread. I can send you some projects if you friend me and send a private message. Rainie x
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