Scribble it. Color it. Explore it.
An Experiential Exercise
We all do it. We do this when we’re daydreaming, talking on the phone, or trying to pay attention. Yep, I’m talking about the often ignored and thrown-away….scribble! Sometimes we just go on “autopilot” and it just happens.
What’s fun about the scribble is that it allows us to be creative without any outcome in mind. We let go of our creative inhibitions. The lines we create can be senseless and random. But are they really senseless and random?
Let’s explore the scribble!
We often reflect on our ambiguous scribble lines and try to make something out of the them. From zentangles to mandalas, and even our little scribbles on scrap paper, bordering our notes, or in the margins of a school essay, creating makes us feel good!
Did you know that scribbling, or what some may call doodling, can be cathartic?
The scribble technique is frequently used in therapy. It benefits those who have reservations about doing art in front of others and allows us to explore our inner worlds.
The scribble feels safe, and it can be insightful when done in a non-threatening environment with a trusted therapist! You can also do this activity on your own.
