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...

Jen writes... It is the middle of the night, bleary-eyed, I am double-checking my spreadsheet to make sure I am giving the right medicines at the right time.It is the middle of the night, I am holding her hand, trying to say goodbye, but trying to hold on.It is the middle of the night, I am weeping softly into my pillow, because alone, in the middle of the night, is the only time I can empty some of the bucket of tears inside me.These are snapshots of times in my life. I am a caregiver, not as a profession, but...