First Exercise - Circles
Circles can be very meditative for some people. Circles also do a good job at holding space, holding thoughts, holding feelings. We might also call them mandalas and use them in purposeful ways. This is an opportunity to explore how circles feel to you.
In this first exercise, all I want you to do is fill your page with circles. Big, little, swirls, loops, circles that overlap, hold each other and fill up the space. Make circles until the page is full or you feel finished. Try closing your eyes, drawing in different directions, and even switch hands. Pay attention to how you are holding your pen… is your grip really tight? What happens when you loosen it up a bit? If you have multiple pens/pencils/markers, switch to a different one. Pause and see if you notice any differences.