Many of us wake up in the middle of the night feeling anxious and have a hard time getting back to sleep. I find that doing different crafting activities can be very helpful. As we move our hands we give them something to do. This can really help when our minds are racing, allowing us to unwind and fall back asleep.
Today we are going to be doing something a little different. I know that I do a lot with knitting and crochet so today i'm going to be spending some time with you doing calligraphy.
My next few blog posts will be excerpts taken from a series I did on my YouTube channel called: Mindful Creative Therapy for Sleep.
We hear the word “mindful” a lot these days- articles about mindfulness and meditation are everywhere. These words are used so frequently that many people I talk to are somewhat confused about what they really mean. Let’s explore what “mindful” means in the context of Mindful Creativity (since that’s what I use in my therapy practice) and how it differs from the equally important “mindless” creativity.
I'll never forget the first time a client introduced me to SoulCollage (R) cards. She showed me some of the intricate collages she had made, each about the size of a tissue box, and carefully encased in a cellophane cover. The images were mesmerizing, delicately cut out and layered. She explained how the cards represented parts of her life, and some of the insights she was gleaning from them. I was dumbstruck, and I knew I had to learn more about it.
If you're one of those many people who wake up in the middle of the night, it can be hard to get back to sleep sometimes. You might be feeling anxious or your might find that your mind is racing. Mindful creative therapy for sleep is a great way to spend some time in a relaxing way. As always, you don't have to do whatever craft i'm doing, but I like to introduce different things that I find helpful.