Symbols of Mindfulness

[Stephanie]

Hello!

I'm currently studying a degree in Illustration, for an end of degree project I'm looking to create illustrated patterns to encourage mindfulness. I would be ever so grateful for your thoughts on what symbols and imagery encourages mindfulness for you? This can be specific objects or even just shapes. Thank you in advance!

[JonW]

Hi Stephanie,
Sounds interesting.
I have a symbol in mind but I'm not sure how to post it on here.
If you pm me with your email address, I'll send it that way.
All best wishes,
Jon

[Happyogababe]

Hello Stephanie

What an interesting project. Whilst reading your post my mind presented a mandala (I do very much like those). Also, I think of anything Eastern, like those gorgeous temples and the Buddha. I also think about the Zen pebbles and swirls that are created mindfully in the soil (you know, the circles). Bonsai tree. Sky. Water (a stream with a gentle waterfall). The image of a person sat in crossed legged pose.

As regards patterns, I like swirling blues and yellow. Clouds on a pastel blue sky. Circles. Leafs. Birds. Eastern textiles (really like those).