Hello friends,

When I have negative thoughts it’s hard for me to da anything, or concentrate on anything important. So in that situation whenever it’s possible I do art or doodling. With each brushstroke I get what I need, I calm down.

I know that for some people working hard physically has the same result which is switching thoughts that we’re tired of to something different. I guess it depends on one’s personality.

Here is one of the little doodles I did recently. Just a bunch of flowers. I like watching how ink spreads and slowly mixes with water. It’s very calming and satisfying.

I also enjoy drawing the leaves with a pen or marker. Adding the pattern is the best part.

I’ve never attended art therapy sessions but I think it’s probably something similar to what I do at home.

I remember how in my childhood my brother used to doodle in his math notebook. He would draw a pattern inside of squares and it looked pretty awesome. I think he was bored during the class and found a way to last till the class was done.

So doodling helps with boredom as well. When I watch a light movie to have a rest after busy day, I can play Solitaire on IPad at the same time. I don’t know why I do that. I guess if the movie is boring it’s easier to turn it off, but because I’m playing a game I don’t mind it playing in the background.

I think when I do doodling art, my emotions find their way to get out with every line I draw. It’s like meditation, although I don’t think much about anything, I concentrate on the process itself. It might look like I’m wasting my time, but I’m actually getting recharged.

What helps you to get rid of negative thoughts or thoughts that you got tired of? Please share in comments.

Device	IPhone 12 Pro
Theme	Thoughts
Object	Doodling as a meditation
Captured by	@artmom

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