My previous self-care activity was watercolour painting and my new practice is meditation, after it was introduced in class. This is why, for my creative piece I painted with watercolour (and ink) with the word ‘mediation’ in mind. I tend to have a perfectionistic mindset, but for some reason, when I am painting with watercolour, I allow myself to make mistakes and relax. This form of art therapy designates a time for me to slow down my thoughts and put a picture to the chaos. Before NURS 180, I thought meditation was simply ridding your mind of all thoughts, but after experiencing guided meditation, I understood this was not the case and that I particularly enjoyed it. Meditation has become part of my daily routine and I find that afterwards my mind is clear and I am energized. This is symbolized by the halo of light and bright colours used in the painting. I hope you enjoy! 🙂