An artist/educator introduces her students to meditation practice and the concept of "flow."
Last summer I gave a presentation at the Center of Cartoon Studies Educators Symposium. My art classes had completed exercises in mindfulness and I wanted to discuss what we had learned. The simple comic that follows was part of my presentation. It offers the concept of “Flow” as a way to engage reluctant learners.
I am posting it Festival Season as a resource for artists and educators.
A wide array of beloved comics artists help illustrate a simple but important message. Block photographs by Robert Stanievich.
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Further reading: Cara Bean, mindfulness, religion & spirituality, teaching.
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I love this–especially the depiction of those snarky teens balanced by the path to the flow. Besides being useful for teaching, I appreciate the cheerleading for the flow for myself. Yay, Cara!
Cara Bean’s website has changed to http://www.carabeancomics.com/
The author of Flow’s name is pronounced “Cheek-sent-me-high”.