Introduction
Mindfulness meditation is a way to train your brain so that you can be more present in the world, and it's been shown to improve your ability to concentrate, focus and manage stress. Mindfulness has also been linked with a number of health benefits, including reduced inflammation and improved immune function. If you want to try meditation but don't know where to start, this drawing exercise might be just what you need!
1. Prep
Prepare the space: You'll need a quiet place where you won't be distracted by noise or people, so choose somewhere that is free from distractions. You can also do this meditation in your bedroom if it's easy for you to fall asleep there, but make sure there are no distractions like phones or pets that could keep you awake at night!
Prepare your materials: Make sure everything is ready before starting this activity so that nothing gets in the way of what's going on during these sessions (like drinks). This means having enough time to prepare yourself mentally and physically beforehand as well as being able to focus entirely on what lies ahead without getting sidetracked by anything else around them while they're doing their practice session together.*Prepare their mind: If possible try talking about something interesting regarding mindfulness meditation with someone close enough who knows how much effort goes into practicing regularly so they understand better than anyone else how important this technique really IS!
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2. Meditation
Meditation is a simple and effective way to relax, focus, be more creative and productive, as well as be more mindful. It has been shown to improve things like immune system function and even reduce the risk of heart disease. There are many different types of meditation: mindfulness meditation focuses on living in the moment; guided imagery uses your imagination to create images that aid relaxation; visualization involves imagining yourself doing something physically challenging (like running a marathon) while focusing on your breathing; sound healing uses repetitive sounds to stimulate certain parts of the brain and induce deep relaxation; mantra chanting can help you release anxiety by repeating positive thoughts over time or when facing difficult situations – this method has been used by people all over the world for centuries!
3. Paint
Once you’ve gotten the hang of this, try painting without trying to be perfect or aim at anything in particular. You don’t have to worry about what other people think, because they can’t see your work anyway. Just paint from your own heart and let the paint flow onto the canvas as freely as possible. If something doesn't look right or feel right, take it off and try again later! The best part about this technique is its simplicity—you don't need any special equipment or supplies; all you need is some kind of white paper (like paper towels) and some liquid watercolors/paintbrushes!
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4. Reflect
After you've completed your drawing and have a good idea of what it's going to look like, take some time to reflect on the experience. What did this process teach you? How can this knowledge apply in other areas of your life? Think about how it relates to your art, and consider what else you could do with similar information (like perspective or color). You can also share your thoughts with others who might find them useful if they're interested in mindfulness meditation as well!
A meditation exercise to help you think about mindfulness as it relates to your art.
Draw a drawing board and get your art supplies ready.
Sit quietly in a comfortable place, with no distractions.
Take a few minutes to observe what you see around you: the colors, patterns, shapes and textures of the world around you—the things that make up our lives every day as we go about our lives as humans on this planet Earth.
As you look at these things (and don’t just look at them; really take them in), ask yourself: How do they relate to my current circumstances? What are my thoughts about this experience? How does it make me feel? And how can I use these observations in my work as an artist today?
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Conclusion
I hope this meditation exercise has helped you think about mindfulness as it relates to your art. If you'd like to explore more ways of applying mindfulness in your daily life, I recommend checking out my book Mindfulness for Creatives: 25 Techniques to Free Your Creative Spirit and Still Your Mind.