Meditative Drawing

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  • Meditative Drawing…

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  • Food For The Soul: Rose Petal Cherry Sorbet…

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TODAY'S LEARNING
Meditative Drawing

Meditative drawing is a form of art therapy that uses the focus and calmness of meditation with the creative freedom of drawing to relax and focus the mind. This practice isn't about creating perfect artwork but about the process of drawing itself. It all comes down to living in the now and allowing your ideas to come to you naturally on paper. When you explore your creativity through meditative drawing, you can observe your thoughts and feelings without passing judgment.

There's no right or wrong in meditative drawing. It all comes down to using mindfulness to help you connect with the present moment and expressing yourself freely.

Meditative drawing can take many forms. Some people may find peace in drawing simple shapes or patterns, while others might enjoy more detailed work like sketching nature scenes or designing intricate patterns. The important thing is that the procedure should be soothing and joyful, promoting inner peace and helping to settle the mind.

This form of meditation can be particularly beneficial for those who find traditional seated meditation challenging. It presents a dynamic and imaginative substitute for mindfulness. You can bring your attention back to the current moment by concentrating on the actual act of drawing.

Steps to begin meditative drawing

1. Find a comfortable seat: Select a peaceful, cozy area where you may sit without being bothered. It could be a comfortable chair, a floor cushion, or perhaps a bench in a serene outdoor area.

2. Relax your body: Begin by taking a few deep breaths to relax your body. Release any tension in your hands, neck, and shoulders. You can become more calm and focused by practicing relaxation.

3. Feel the pen in your hand: Hold your drawing tool and pay attention to how it feels in your hand. Take note of its motion on the paper, as well as its weight and texture. You may develop a stronger bond with the drawing process by being more mindful of this.

4. Draw without judgment: Let go of any critical thoughts about your drawing skills. Drawing as a meditation is more about the process than the product. Give your hand free reign to roam across the page.

5. Stay connected to your senses: As you draw, engage with your senses. Take note of any scents in the air, feel the movement of your hand, and hear the sound of the pen on the paper. The senses working together to improve consciousness.

6. Reflect on your drawings: After you finish drawing, spend some time reflecting on the experience. Think back on your experiences and the feelings and ideas that came up.

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POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan Plains After Two Centuries of Absence

In an inspiring return 200 years in the making, the last truly wild horse species has been reintroduced onto the open steppes of Kazakhstan.

The Guardian reports that four mares from a breeding program in Berlin and a stallion and two other mares from Prague, were flown to the Central Asian country to mark the second successful reintroduction of Przewalski’s horse to the lands that above all others are associated with this beloved animal.

At an unspecified place on the Eurasian Steppe around 6,000 years ago, of which Kazakhstan is a major component, human beings domesticated the horse. It changed history forever, for no people more so than the ancient residents of Kazakhstan and related topographies.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Ayurveda Recipes: Rose Petal Cherry Sorbet

Sweet, soothes the liver and builds the blood. Cherries and most red, blue or orange foods are a home remedy for the liver and anemia.

Ingredients

4 c CHERRY

1/2 c RAW SUGAR

1 tbsp ROSE PETALS

Instructions

Boil 1/3c water in sugar until dissolved. Remove cherry pits and blend ingredients. Put in freezer. After one hour or when ice begins to form, stir every fifteen minutes until frozen.

If dried cherries use 2c + enough water to fill a quart. Boil water and dried cherries with sugar until sugar is dissolved and cherries are re-hydrated.

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