Coloring books are mostly thought of as a children’s activity. We all remember a time as a child that we sat with a coloring book and a new box of crayons.
Coloring books are not just for children. I went to the dollar store a few weeks ago and bought three coloring books and a new box of 64 crayons. I just wanted to color so I indulged myself.
I used only my non dominant hand to color. I went inside the lines and outside the lines. I noticed I couldn’t color very fast so my entire being slowed down. Coloring became a meditation, a stress reliever, my thoughts slowed down. I felt little again. Feeling little felt natural.
I was reconnected with simplicity, coloring was a quick creative fix. I noticed when I was finished with a few pages I was more focused and calm as I resumed my daily life. And occasionally forgot myself and used my non dominant hand for various actions like writing and picking things up. That made me smile.
What a wonderful form of therapy. Cheap, works fast and gives both sides of your brain an equal workout.
I bought the simplist coloring books however there are many types of coloring books. Check your local craft shop or bookstore.
I plan on continuing coloring.
Try feeling like a child again and color. It’s endearing and delightful and it will brighten up your day.
Happy Coloring.
Blue, Pink, Indigo, Purple, Yellow, Cornflower, Timberwolf, Magenta, Black, Orange, etc., etc., etc…………………………
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