Begin with Lines
We begin with something simple. Something you already know how to do. Something that requires no special tools or talent.
Don’t overthink it.
Make a line.
Then another.
And another.
What kind of lines?
Straight lines that march across the page
Wavy lines that dance and meander
Jagged lines that zigzag with energy
Lines that loop back on themselves
Lines that overlap and create unexpected patterns
Let your hand move and your mind rest.
These are your lines -- create them however you want.
This isn’t about drawing something.
You could even use a tool like a fork or a scraper or a piece of yarn to make your lines. You could approach this prompt however you want.
All I ask is for 5 minutes of your time. Simply presence.
There’s no right or wrong. Just lines.
My daughter offered to provide some ideas. Here are her lines: some squiggly, some straight, some thin, some thick, some made with markers others with pens.
🎥 Perhaps, this video will also spark some ideas.
After you’re done, if you wish, leave me a comment with:
A single word that describes how it felt to give up 5 minutes of your life for making lines
Or, share a photo of your lines
Or nothing at all—just sit with the awesome feeling of knowing you did it! You reclaimed 5 minutes of your life to make something.
Whether you share with me or not, please remember, this invitation is not designed to impress anyone. We are all simply here to pause and practice presence.
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