Coloring, A Therapeutic Pleasure

To color, the simple act of coloring empty areas  is an exercise in liberation that allows us to create bonds with our inner selves.

It is very likely that you associate coloring with your childhood. The scent of crayons and the pencil ready to be brought to life is clearly a thing we all know. But in recent years, the art of coloring has become more than just a game for children.

Coloring is a therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise that can help solve various problems and diseases.  In addition to the clinical contexts, adults rediscover the joy of coloring, which has led to the production of fantastic coloring books for adults has grown explosively.

The purpose? They call it the  art of anti-stress. But the truth is, it’s much more than that. Coloring guides our minds to fantasy worlds. And we can get away from our daily problems and enjoy such a simple action.

Young writers, such as Johanna Basford, represent a trend that has a very large impact today. Two of her books,  The Secret Garden  and  The Enchanted Forest,  have captured millions of adults through the therapeutic and liberating art.

Coloring, a therapy with many clinical benefits

Most people who buy these books will just enjoy the simple art of coloring. But  coloring has also had a major impact on cognitive rehabilitation. 

People with different types of dementia or neurotic illnesses may benefit from this exercise. It  improves motor coordination and spatial orientation.  It is a simple exercise  that leads to a stage of inner calm. It helps develop basic cognitive processes, such as concentration, creativity and motivation.

Coloring also creates an inner bond  where the mind and the outer environment stop for a moment. The person experiences  harmonized emotions through color, which inhibits anxiety and stress.

Children with different needs and shortcomings can benefit from coloring mandalas. It is an action that has been proven to have psycho-pedagogical benefits.

Coloring is a quiet act that practices inner poetry  through multiple emotions. Suddenly the world seems to fit together. We can all benefit from this exercise.

Coloring, a simple everyday activity for freedom

Those who faithfully follow this art show  that it is an exercise that is both relaxing and enjoyable.

The act of opening blank pages, where we are invited to dive into a complex fantasy world, is exciting in itself.

Some people choose a felt-tip pen. Others choose pencils or crayons. The meaning is always the same: we handle an  art form that keeps track of stress  by offering all these dimensions:

• In the act of coloring  , we train both hemispheres of the brain. It coordinates imagination with logic, precision with intensity and concentration with inner freedom.
• We do not only need color to free ourselves from stress. This means that these books are not just for them. leading a life of pressure and anxiety. Certainly not. Most people choose them for their aesthetic beauty and because coloring promotes the artistic and creative side we all have.
• Every person will put effort into these drawings either out of curiosity or because they feel a passion for art. Whatever the basis,  people agree on the relaxing effects.

• Coloring colors many other aspects. It can trigger many inner emotions while leading us on a path through color. It forces us to choose certain colors that in a way can show our mood.

Sometimes, when different types of guided therapy do not work,  exercises like coloring allow the person to enjoy a brief moment of independence in their lonely time.

As an interesting piece of information, we can tell you that Carl Gustav Jung immersed himself in the art of coloring mandalas.  According to him, the circular images are important in a healing process for the soul, thereby bringing the magic.

This is why most books sold today always contain fascinating images that contain circular shapes.

When you draw or color, you train the brain.  What we do first is find information, internalize the drawing, and then choose colors based on personality. And while we do that, we meditate, organize our thoughts and release tension…  Is there anything better?

Photos by Johanna Basford