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#enso4you June Update

7/16/2016

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What was different this month? What was the same?
The same this month was that I struggled with keeping my ensos daily. 

I didn't follow my June goal of writing out a stream-of-consciousness thought rant before watching TV.

I did find a couple of moments of mindfulness when going up or down stairs. Mostly, though, mindfulness came when I was in transition--driving the car, walking to my next thing that I had to do, getting ready to rehearse--and I needed a couple of breaths to center myself.

So I think that's good.

This month was HUGELY packed. All the ensos you see below were very spur of the moment--except for maybe the rainbow one. That one I made after the Orlando shooting. Everything else I made in rehearsal, at work or while filming something for Enso Theatre.

I think that's good too. Creating an enso may not be a daily routine yet, but it's certainly an integrated part of my life, which means that when I need it most--that space--I can pretty easily find it.

​Breathe. Love. Create. Repeat.
Follow us on Instagram to see what or who all these ensos are dedicated to! (it might be YOU!)
​What is #Enso4You? On January 1st of 2016 I set out to create an Enso-a-day for one year. Each Enso is meant to thank a person, place or thing that has inspired me. Every month I check in on this blog to assess the difference this practice is making in my day to day life.

An Enso is a symbol created on an exhale of breath which represents a moment when the mind is free, to let the body create.

The #enso4you's are posted on Instagram, Twitter, and more rarely, Facebook.
CREATE YOUR OWN #ENSO4YOU JOURNEY:
If you would like to make one Enso, or even join me on this wild journey, here are the guidelines I'm following:

1. The Enso can be made out of anything, but it must be made out of things I already own.
2. I will post and update once a month on www.ensotheatre.com/blog.
3. The update will answer the questions: What did you notice before, during and after each Enso was created? What was different? What was the same?

Sometimes I use a Sumi-e Board to paint my ensos. All you need is water and a paintbrush, and as soon as you paint your enso, it starts to evaporate and you can paint again. The cheapest one I found is $15, you can get it online here.

Leave a comment and/or a picture if you make an enso! I'd love to chat with you about your experience.
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As always, THANK YOU, for being on the path with me.
With love, 
Caitlin
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