Hello Reader,

Have you ever watched an artist create or an athlete perform and wondered how they become so completely immersed in what they’re doing? That’s the experience psychologists describe as flow state—a place of focused engagement where time seems to disappear, mental chatter quiets, and we become fully immersed in an activity. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it!

In this episode of the StableMinded Podcast, I am excited to share with how I uncovered a flow state through practicing the Zentangle® Method, which is an easy-to-learn eight-step process for drawing beautiful patterns, known as “tangles” to create non-representational art.

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Yes, the simple act of spending twenty minutes drawing a repetitive lines and shapes can quiet the mind and reset the nervous system resulting in that feeling of calmness and focus — that is the “zen” in “Zentangle.”

This creative practice not only provides a means for a nervous-system reset through the physical activity of drawing, but it also provides a unique way to move into a mindset shift that translates other areas of life.

Each of the steps provides an opportunity to reflect on that hidden narrative and core beliefs that influence how we show up in other parts of life. Gratitude silences the inner critic. Perfection is pushed aside through seeing mistakes as “mistrokes” of opportunity. Comparison and envy is traded for appreciation.

Yes, all this and more is possible for you —including how a creative practice invites us to also consider our Creator’s workmanship in us — regardless of how you feel about your creative talent.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the Zentangle Method, including how God used this journey to unbridle my creativity and embrace my calling as a teacher, stepping into a new season as a Certified Zentangle Teacher . . . and the launching of another side of StableMinded into the world . . . StableMindedStudio.com!
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Keeping Company with Him,

Founder of StableMinded.us

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