Our friend Bijou has been dropping pieces of wisdom in his glistening path for 20 years now. With our newest blog series, Ask Bijou, he's finally coming out of his shell to speak directly with our community… after all, insights this good shouldn't have to move at a snail's pace to reach you. Ask anything and let Bijou's pace and patience inspire you.    DEAR BIJOU:  Why don't we have an eraser at the end of a Zentangle pencil? DEAR CURIOUS TANGLER: Simply put: You don’t have an eraser on the pencil of life, so why would you have one...

Bijou writes... The United States has been observing Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May since 1949. Each year, businesses, organizations, schools, and individuals dedicate this month to acknowledge those affected by mental illness by presenting innovative ideas, events, and programs to support the treatment and prevention of mental illness. This month reminds us to recognize our wonderful CZT community that has found deep connections to the Zentangle Method through their own mental health journey, and who pass along the power of the Zentangle Method through teaching in their communities and beyond. They inspire others to tap into...

Bijou writes... We hear from our community that one of the greatest challenges in recovery and sobriety lies in interrupting the powerful cycle of addictive thought patterns and urges. The Zentangle Method offers an effective and gentle tool in this journey. The nature of the method creates a natural pause... a moment in which the brain is redirected away from craving and toward calm, focused creativity. The practice of putting pen to paper grounds the tangler in the present moment and offers a healthy, accessible outlet for restless or anxious energy. And what makes the Zentangle Method particularly meaningful in...