Daily Zen doodles – 365 Tangle Creations for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness Review and Giveaway
As I have gotten older I have discovered that my brain does not shut off, despite my best efforts. I find that once my head hits the pillow that is when i get my greatest ideas. I mean, from to-do lists to posts that I have to write, the cure for writers block is to put my head on a pillow.
I try to categorize everything in my head, and I try to think of ways to shut my brain down but sadly I am less than successful. When all else fails hot tea can sometimes work (with a ton of melted honey).
It goes without saying that when I received for review and giveaway a copy of Daily Zen Doodles: 365 Tangle Doodles for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness by Meera Lee Patel, I was reminded of the gentle art of relaxation. More importantly, I thought that this might be this thing to quiet down that constant night chatter in my head.
Daily Zen Doodles: 365 Tangle Doodles for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness by Meera Lee Patel is over 376 pages of doodles meant to relax and inspire your mindfulness.
Each page features a different doodle that allows you do add to the doodle in your own creative way. Since this is not a dated book, this is more perpetual and can be done once day, once a week, or randomly as you see fit. The key to this book is that is it flexible to what you want to do. Also included on each page is a quite with author, from such notable quote-makers like Henry David Thoreau and Mahatma Gandhi. Each doodle is designed just be a quick 15-20 minute escape into relaxation.
I chose to use this each night before I went to sleep, as the doodles can relax and lull me into slumber, I noticed that the nights I used this I had a more restful, peaceful minded sleep.
While I will never be able to completely silence my mind, I do not mind if I am able to take momentary escapes that include relaxation and freeing my thoughts.
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This looks awesome! Wonder if it work for me, the awake attwo am maniac….?
With music and a good book.
Crocheting or reading are my main go to’s for relaxing.
i take a hot shower
I do giveaways and watch old movies
I work crossword puzzles.
I like to relaz by gardening, reading, cooking , baking or doing crafts.
I relax usually with some comedy of some sort, be it movies or TV. I LOVE to zentangle though, while I am watching!
color or watch tv
I relax with meditation and prayer plus entering giveaways!
Stress relief bath with no phone or kids.
I watch TV t o relax
I love reading, crafting and coloring
Browsing the Internet for contests and Giveaways to enter
I love to relax by reading.
Sometimes it’s hard to clear my mind and this is a newly discovered thing for me. Coloring and designing is so relaxing.
I sit down with my dogs and take deep breathes. Unless I’m mad at the dogs, them its just deep breathing!
I like to have a cup of coffee.
I drink a cup of tea.
I like to drink a cup of tea.
I like to take walks.
I relax by doing some cross-stitching or knitting 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
I like a hot bubble bath
A long, hot shower.
I relax by reading.
I relax buy doing word search or when it is nice I love to go out and work in my flower beds.
I read a book!
how I relax is with a nice drink and just sitting in my recliner
I take a bath and read a book!
Yesterday I was able to actually relax by the pool again! It was so peaceful listening to the little waterfall tinkle into the pool. I love relaxing there and by a campfire when camping. Both put me in a trance. 🙂
I relax by watching a favorite TV show and creating art.
I relax by reading with a cup of tea and a cat on my lap.
Thanks for the contest.
I like to relax with a good book.
I relax by reading and havin a glass of wine!
I relax totally with a nap or slightly with a book.
by eating tasty snacks