The Healing Pleasure of Coloring: Revisiting a Childhood Interest
Do you recall the joy you felt when you opened a brand-new coloring book and saw the blank pages with black and white lines ready to be filled with bold colors? This nostalgic recollection, which conjures up images of freshly sharpened pencils and the thrill of creating something beautiful, is, for many of us, connected to our early years. However, coloring has become more than just a kid's pastime in recent years, it's also recognized as a potent therapeutic tool for adults looking for a creative outlet, stress relief, and mindfulness. A Renaissance of Adult Coloring It's no accident that adult coloring books are becoming more and more popular. Millions of readers have been enthralled by the elaborate illustrations of writers like Johanna Basford in novels like "The Secret Garden" and "The Enchanted Forest." These coloring books aren't like the ones you see for kids; instead, they're full of intricate patterns, realistic landscapes, and imag