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Bell CE, Robbins SJ. Effect of art production on negative mood: A randomized, controlled trial. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. 2007;24(2):71-75. doi:10.1080/07421656.2007.10129589 There’s certainly a ready audience. The Ted Talk (an online series of lecture videos) on ‘The Math and Magic of Origami’, given by mathematician and origamist Robert Lang has been watched nearly two million times.

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In October 1918, Paul is finally killed on a remarkably peaceful day. The situation report from the frontline states a simple phrase: "All quiet on the Western Front." Paul's corpse displays a calm expression on its face, "as though almost glad the end had come." Life is so hectic. Days are filled with work, carpool, errands leaving little time to relax and enjoy an evening with family. It seems that we are constantly running and need to take time to be mindful, reflect and be still. Calm is a book filled with beautiful pictures, quotations and helpful suggestions to take time out. Kaimal G, Ray K, Muniz J. Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants' Responses Following Art Making. Art Ther (Alex). 2016;33(2):74-80. doi:10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832 Are you thinking about a new career for 2024? Would you like to do something that brings you joy? Have you been thinking about becoming a Relax Kids (or ChargeUp In fact, studies have suggested that long-term practitioners of meditation were able to alter the structure and function of their brains by meditating for tens of thousands of hours [1] Davidson RJ, Lutz A. Buddha's Brain. Neuroplasticity and Meditation. IEEE Signal Process Mag. 2008;25(1):176-174. . An additional 2021 study in Brain Science reiterated the benefits of long-term meditation, and reported “meditation expertise is associated with specific neuroplastic changes in connectivity patterns within and between multiple brain networks [2] Guidotti R, Del Gratta C, Perrucci MG, Romani GL, Raffone A. Neuroplasticity within and between Functional Brain Networks in Mental Training Based on Long-Term Meditation. Brain Sci. 2021;11(8):1086. .”

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Not everyone considers themselves a “spiritual” person, so given meditation’s roots as a spiritual practice, it can be a tough sell at times. But today, not only is a lot of meditation offered and practiced in secular settings but there’s also plenty of research explaining the mental health benefits people have been experiencing for centuries. GCD:: Issue:: Classics Illustrated #95 [O] – All Quiet on the Western Front". www.comics.org . Retrieved March 27, 2018.

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That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. ( B) There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” So far my origami skills extend only to one slightly lopsided swan. While it didn’t turn out as gracefully as I’d hoped, I was utterly absorbed in the folds, all other distractions forgotten. The travel section encourages taking a walk, finding a new route home and tips if you are anxious about flight. It is followed by a section on relationships suggesting that we turn our phones off and focus on those we care about. Many of us may experience stress at work. While it may be convenient to work through breaks and eat lunch at our desks, taking regular breaks improves creativity and innovation.

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I made the cranes with my friends, with my Mum, with my aunties, uncles and cousins. It gave us peaceful time to chew the cud together about anything and everything.” What mattered to her was the process of making and folding – not whether each crane turned out perfect. Premium subscription necessary for most features. There is minimal free content and a subscription is really needed to access content/maximize benefits. This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( September 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) I loved the subjects it touched upon: Nature, sleep, travel, relationships, children, creativity, and food. And i loved how each and every topic is supported by scientific evidence and real life examples. He has since written 60 books on origami, including ‘Buddhist Origami’ with folding guides for a Seated Buddha, Wise Frog, Fish of Harmony and Contemplative Turtle. His next title is (somewhat less serenely) a book on Star Wars origami.