Tangle Your Own Conclusions

My mom never said much, but she did say, “You’ll know when the time comes.” That’s how I tangle. I don’t plan so much but seem to know what to do next when the time comes. My girls followed that same advice from me and seem to know what to do next themselves. Thanks, mom.

Zentangle art is wonderful. I’ve been through some difficult times in my life, and this zentangle has helped me stay afloat. Thank you for being there.

In, out, all about – the Zentangle method takes us in every direction, as we navigate our way through the endless possibilities to create the perfect drawing. There is such wonder, so much gratitude to discover our ideas on paper.

I love Zentangle for teaching me that I too am an artist. Each tile leads me in a new direction and the meditation is a wonderful benefit. But the best part is all the life lessons we are learning along the way. Who knew how nurturing the art practice would be, when I picked up a book about Zentangle two years ago. Thank you

This really resonates with me. Thank you

I love this philosophy of tangling your own conclusions. When working on anything in life we need to not worry about making a mistake but have the confidence with our knowledge that we will make the next best step or stroke. That’s another huge reason I love being mindful and learning patterns, I also try to never manipulate people decisions, just share the facts or tricks that have helped me and let them take credit for their own accomplishments.

Hahaha……I had to laugh when I read about your Mother and her way of teaching you how to face your Life. Mine was exactly the same, and said EXACTLY the same words to me! Were our two mothers cloned?! Perhaps many of us who tangle have/had similar mothers guiding us and helping us how to realise and be confident in our inner selves. Yay for wise and loving Mothers!

I love this philosophy of tangling your own conclusions. When working on anything in life we need to not worry about making a mistake but have the confidence with our knowledge that we will make the next best step or stroke. That’s another huge reason I love being mindful and learning patterns, I also try to never manipulate people decisions, just share the facts or tricks that have helped me and let them take credit for their own accomplishments.

Thank you Molly! I wish that my parents would give me their thoughts and advice but, so far they have not. I have learned through experience that even though the meadow looks totally green, there is always the possibility of seeing a flower. Singular yellow flowers remind me that there are always hopeful opportunities in life. Like in Zentangle life offers us opportunities(tangles: flowers) even when these are difficult to see(oopsies: the grass is too tall.)

I’m currently working through the results of a recent poor decision made in haste. Lesson learned. The Zentangle Method is helping me make the best of things and leading me to a new conclusion!

I have read The Language of Letting Go several times. With that, and discovering the Zentangle practice, I have been able to make better choices. But letting go of the results and working with the universe has helped make the path forward better. I have some friends and relatives that I wish could discover these truths….for now, I teach the Zentangle method and wisdom whenever a door opens to do so….

Blessings!

Was very happy to read this blog. My daughter and family moved across the country in November and there has been so much decision making, or should I say, questioning of their decision making! It really made me think about what hard decisions she DID have to make. I feel as though she is doing exactly what you said, made the decision and is now making it work! We talked today and I told her I was sending her part of your blog. And that I was proud of her. And I in return got from this that I as a Mom need to let the regrets of some things go and be happy about the decisions I made and be proud of myself for the way I made things work. Thank you! I think I’ll go tangle now. 😊

I love the parallel between Zentangle and life. Owning our strokes to owning our choices. We can set out with intention, but sometimes things crop up that are unplanned. In Zentangle, there’s no mistakes, we own it anyway and see an opportunity for creativity. Life can be just the same. A great post.

Teally enjoyed this blog. My daughter moved

When my grownup girls ask me for advice, usually in reference to their children, I always answer with, ”You will make the best decision for your family with the knowledge that you have now. It may not be perfect but it’s perfect for you at this time.” Time changes things. We get new information. We learn more. But we do the best we can with the knowledge that we have now.

When my grownup girls ask me for advice, usually in reference to their children, I always answer with, ”You will make the best decision for your family with the knowledge that you have now. It may not be perfect but it’s perfect for you at this time.” Time changes things. We get new information. We learn more. But we do the best we can with the knowledge that we have now.

My mother always told my sister and me: “Listen to your heart. It will never fail. Only it will show the right path.” And how grateful I am to my mother for these wise words! Now I try to instill the same in my children. Each of us chooses our own path in life. Mistakes can be seen as opportunities. And in opportunities – new joys and achievements. This is what I learned at Zentangle. I’m really glad I was able to figure this out. Yes, life sometimes presents us with trials, as it does now. But it is always worth noticing those little joys that we can triple ourselves. For the third year now, my phone screensaver has had a picture with a yellow flower and the inscription: “Don’t let the beauty of life escape you.” I try to stick to it. And my creativity always helps me in this!

This story beautifully outlines the concept of creating one’s own reality. Everything starts with thought and manifests appropriately, even if sometimes not how we wanted or planned or expected. The ability to go with the flow while not being swept away by the tide is the delicate balance of a happy life. Thanks, Molly!

My mother, bless her, all my life, was very adament about not telling me what she thought I should do….she kept her personal opinions and attitudes our of our discussions…..she would hear me, and tell me….’you’ll make the decision that’s best for you’…..‘you need to figure out what’s best for you’….I thought that somehow she didn’t want to me to blame her for steering me wrong, but as I grew older I realized she was ingraining me the confidence and power and the belief that only I could choose my path, and that I was capable and had the ability to make my own decisions. And ultimately gave me confidence and courage to make my own decisions.

Our mothers were on the same page. And that courage comes thru in everything…..zentangle is a fun way to express the paths we choose and the confidence to choose them. At the end of the day……its our expression, our art, our way.

My mother, bless her, all my life, was very adament about not telling me what she thought I should do….she kept her personal opinions and attitudes our of our discussions…..she would hear me, and tell me….’you’ll make the decision that’s best for you’…..‘you need to figure out what’s best for you’….I thought that somehow she didn’t want to me to blame her for steering me wrong, but as I grew older I realized she was ingraining me the confidence and power and the belief that only I could choose my path, and that I was capable and had the ability to make my own decisions. And ultimately gave me confidence and courage to make my own decisions.

Our mothers were on the same page. And that courage comes thru in everything…..zentangle is a fun way to express the paths we choose and the confidence to choose them. At the end of the day……its our expression, our art, our way.

Something I have learned a long my journey of life and especially as an artist and art educator, “See the possibilities”. There is never one answer or one direction in life or art. Sometimes I will copy a design numerous times so I am able to check out the possibilities that are available to me. I love when I am open to possibilities rather than static thinking! Thanks Molly.

Interesting. No one can really tell you what is the right choice. Only you know but one has to jump into it; own it and take the risk to navigate it through. Good reflection!

I think the “no mistakes” and “make a decision and make it right” are the same. If you breathe like a relaxed person your body will tell the brain you are a relaxed person. So, it’s all in your thinking.

Our oldest son traveled across the U.S. with a buddy for about 2 1/2 years & we didn’t hear from him for sometimes 5 or 6 weeks (really hard on a mom!). When I asked him one time if he ever worried about where he was going to go/do next, his response was, “Some people ask ‘what if? But I choose to ask, ‘What now?’” I’ve always liked that bit of philosophy & it so applies to Zentangle! No worries!

This particular Blog has so much significance in my life at this moment. I am currently in the midst of making some huge life changing choices and found myself being drawn back to Zentangle and the basic philosophy found in the Primer book…relearning and trusting my choices in my art in turn has helped me trust my heart and gut in the life choices I am making. Becoming a CZT was one of the best things I have done and I will follow that joy and choice in all other aspects of my life. Thank you for your insight and story.