Scribble, Scribble

Summary

The web content discusses the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness through coloring books, emphasizing the joy of silent creativity without artistic pressure.

Abstract

The article titled "Scribble, Scribble" under the hashtag #DecemberSelfCare presents a poetry prompt that encourages mindfulness and artistic expression through coloring books. It describes the tranquil atmosphere of focusing on coloring, comparing it to the silence of a kindergarten room, yet emphasizing the quiet enjoyment of creating art. The author, Lucy (The Eggcademic), shares a personal preference for the freedom of journaling in sketchbooks over lined journals, reflecting a desire for unstructured self-expression. The piece also tags several individuals, inviting them to engage with the prompt and contribute to "The Brain is a Noodle" publication. A repository of poetry prompts is linked, and the article concludes with a teaser for upcoming content.

Opinions

The author values the quiet and meditative state that coloring books provide.
There is a preference for unstructured creative expression, as indicated by the author's choice to journal in sketchbooks.
The act of coloring is seen as a form of self-care and is associated with the broader theme of #DecemberSelfCare.
The author expresses excitement about featuring creations from this prompt in "The Brain is a Noodle" publication.
There is an inclusive invitation for others to participate in the visual mindfulness exercise, suggesting a community-oriented approach to creativity and self-care.

Poetry Prompt: mindfulness and colouring books

in silence all you hear is the gentle scribble of pencil crayon on paper

that is how quiet it is

no: we are not in the kindergarten room (trust me, it would not be this quiet then)

we sit amongst a quiet jolly bunch just me, myself and I

giving myself the space to quietly revel and create a piece of gorgeous art

with almost little to no artistic pressure other than choosing my favourite colours to fill the spaces.

Tagging: Erivaldo Ricardo | Jac Gautreau | Francine Fallara | Agnes Louis | Caroline de Braganza if you’re up to it and anyone else interested in today’s prompt: visual mindfulness & colouring books.

Lucy (The Eggcademic) [she/her] loves colouring books, and journalling in sketchbooks rather than ruled journals. Why would I want to be limited in how I drop my thoughts as words on paper? I’m a free soul and no amount of printed lines on a page is going to change that ❤ 🤣