![]() ![]() You needn’t come up with any logical, analytical explanation, simply flow with whatever comes up. Look at each one of them, allow yourself the space to be, and observe reactions that come up. Some may appeal to you, ‘talk’ to you when you just blankly and idly stare at them. Take your time and gaze at these paintings. Here is a miniscule museum experience some images of intricate paintings, made by famous artists, to act as what Escher’s reflective globe did: a mirror to help you in viewing your current self. Hopefully for all art lovers, this will be a mindful treat. Some More Paintings, Some more Artistic Mirrors What did MC Escher’s artwork bring up in you? Maybe you could scroll up, pause at the painting, relax for a few moments and see. Then how there are times we forget about this awareness of our own self –until we are confronted by the mirror, or such reflective vehicles in our day to day life, like a video recording of us, a feedback or sometimes a comment by family, friends. It also sends me on a thinking trip of how when we stand before a mirror, we are in a unique position to see us, to be aware of us, to be conscious of us. I’m referring to how we can see Escher and in the background, his study, but only through the reflective ball, only through the perspective it gives. To me, it highlights how in the larger scheme of things, it is all perspective. The art depicted in this work of MC Escher invokes the most interesting thoughts within me. To give you an idea of what I mean, I have shared a painting along with what it brought up within me:. This Mental Health Week, try this method of self reflection. Have you ever stopped to gaze at a painting, while remaining aware of what it brings up in you? How it makes you feel? What thoughts, memories or emotions come up within you while you look at it?Ĭhances are you haven’t. Usually, when you look at a painting, you dwell on the art – the figures, their expressions, the colors, how they blend and change. Paintings, especially paintings of people, are not just beautiful pieces of art, they can also be artistic ‘mirrors’. Have you ever considered that a painting could be a catalyst of looking within? Sounds somewhat vague? Sometimes, you even have little ‘aha’ moments where you realize how you are truly feeling. You remain conscious of only certain beliefs and thoughts, while a lot more lies within.įrom dwelling on a quote to watching a movie to meditation, many things that are part of your life could make you snap out of your ‘autopilot’ mode. When you go without such reflection for long, you could lose touch with your inner growing self. You rarely have the time to pause and freely introspect, just for yourself. ![]() ![]() However, like the first article in the series mentioned, our present day lifestyles are far from conducive for self reflection and quiet time. It gives you space to be with yourself and brings you closer to your innermost needs and feelings. Looking within and connecting with yourself leads to self reflection. Free Mindfulness Resources for Teenagers & Adults.The Wisdom Circle: A Community For Those Interested In Self Awareness. ![]()
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