I, that is the me that is conscious of being, and the one trying to be separate from the egoic mind, is not especially mindful.
I’ll bounce from one mess to another and try to firefight an issue there, a problem here and fend off spirals from wherever they come from.
Often at the expense of my health and the patience of others.
In an effort to be more mindful and to not rely on wearables reminding me stand up and / or breathe, I am trying to do a digital detox starting with good ol’ fashioned paper and pen.
Johanna Basford has some form with bestselling colourscapes, what with Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest shifting several thousands of units.
This tale is set beneath the waves and brings with it a calming and soothing range of aquatic life that you can vibe up or down to your heart’s content.
These types of books were all the rage about four years ago, and if you are yet too try one out, do give it a go. It beats the cold blue stare of a digital screen.
Barnes and Noble (the publishers) said this: “The smooth, untextured pages allow for beautiful blending or gradient techniques with colored pencils or are perfect for pens, allowing the nib to glide evenly over the surface without feathering.”
I’ll just try to stay in the lines, thanks.
