(Note: to see the full list of steps of the Zentangle® process, choose this link.)
Physical hunger inspires us to find food. Just as we are grateful when we satisfy our physical hunger, I believe we are grateful when we satisfy another hunger we each have — the hunger to create. So it is fitting that the first step in the Zentangle process is to express gratitude.
gratitude for What:
- Whatever inspires our creativity
- Supplies to express our creativity
- People who help us learn to better express our creativity
- lots more…
why start with Gratitude:
Sometimes inspiration drives us to begin immediately; sometimes we are at a loss as to where to begin! In either case, starting with a time of gratitude
- Encourages relaxation
- Centers self
- Provides a defense against negative distractions
- … etc.