I was listening to Radio 4’s You & Yours today, and was particularly struck by an item about the new craze for colouring books for adults. At first this may sound like a ridiculous idea, how can we possibly make time for such an inane activity such as colouring? This is just an activity for children, surely?

But actually it’s not as stupid as it seems. Getting lost in colouring as an activity – and the books are more sophisticated than the average children’s colouring book, so you can be really pleased with your finished picture – can be a wonderful form of meditation. Dedicated colourists say that worries and cares seem to melt away as you focus on the relaxing task of putting colour to a picture. Actual meditation can sometimes be a difficult thing to do as the mind tends to wander and sometimes you dwell on particular worries. Having a relatively easy task to focus on is a simple way of being mindful, and anyone can colour.

I have already ordered my colouring book, so am looking forward to getting started. I am determined to not go over the lines …..

Wendy x