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| Boy oh boy, does that describe Zentangle, or what!!! |
Here's a link to an interesting article entitled "Calm Down and Get Your Zentangle On!" that talks about the benefits of tangling! https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/arts-and-health/201403/calm-down-and-get-your-zentangle One of the many important points made in this article is how if we get caught up in the judgement and evaluation of our work, we are no longer in the present moment and therefore unable to enjoy the actual creative process of tangling!
Also, a link to a piece that was recently on ABC news talking about Zentangle and it's ability to help cancer patients with their anxiety: http://abc27.com/2015/12/29/zentangle-helps-cancer-patients-untangle-anxious-thoughts/
I, myself, am living proof that tangling can reduce anxiety. I have what is commonly known as white coat syndrome, which means that my blood pressure, which is normally low, gets elevated in a clinical setting such as the doctors office. I have tried everything -- talking to myself, deep breaths, etc. and have found the only thing that works is tangling for 10 to 15 minutes while in the waiting room. How wonderful is that! 😀
And this months new tangle:
ANNEE by Sandy Steen Bartholomew
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| This tangle makes a beautiful border! |
Here's a couple of Zentangles I made using Annee, but NOT as a border:
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| Annee and Lacy Tangles |
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| Annee and Huggins Tangles |
Until next time -- be well, and happy tangling!
Audrey