I always enjoy drawing a mandala. It’s not often that I completely colour one in, but I’ve managed to do so with this one!

I’m not so sure about the colour choices in some places. I haven’t added enough contrast or shade in other areas. However, they’ll have to stay as they are for now. I can feel my ability to focus sliding away again as I type. It’s actually amazing I’ve done this much today.

The problems with focus are a side effect, temporary, of the medication I’m taking for anxiety/depression. This will pass; it did when I was taking them years ago. I still get some wobbly times, and surprisingly, I can still cry this time around with the medication. This is a good thing, as any upset/distress/happiness/wonder/joy still needs to be expressed!

I may have said too much here, but I know that it’s important for others to know they’re not alone when experiencing mental or emotional or physical ill health.

For me, art really helps me. Though when the ability to focus goes, it is time to nap. It’s nearly that time now, it seems.

Link to Angela Porter’s Colouring Book Fans Facebook Group.