Day 2: No Phone, Just Art
Just a Circle
Yesterday, we began with lines and I am just so happy to hear from so many of you that it was valuable.
messaged me:shared:5 minutes no phone. This was so calming and relaxing! Great meditation. Thank you so much for putting this together . It was just what I needed! 😍
One word: Peaceful. It was fun!
We chatted a bit about not being wedded to the outcome but instead immersing ourselves in the process because that is where the magic lies. And it really shouldn’t require any courage to share what your creative expression looks like. It’s supposed to be unique — just like you!
said:I set a timer for 5 minutes. When it went off, I sat and doodled another 15 minutes!
Here are some images that were shared with me yesterday
Today, we’ll discover how a line can transform when it meets itself—creating a circle.
One continuous line, endless possibilities.
Today’s Prompt: Circles
Circles can be hypnotic. There’s something mesmerizing about their endless motion, their perfect continuity. Today, our charge is to lose ourselves in them.
Start with one circle.
Then let it multiply:
Big circles that sweep across your page
Tiny circles that cluster together
Wobbly circles that refuse to be perfect
Concentric circles that ripple outward
Spirals that dance their way into circles
Circles that overlap and create new shapes
Circles made from tiny dots or dabs
Circles within circles within circles
Perfection is never the aim and specificity isn’t a goal. Just 300 moments of presence.
Look around you — what could become your circle-making tools?
A cup’s rim, a bottle cap, an empty tape roll, the end of a cork, a sponge for dabbing, or even a piece of string anchored at one point.
Or use your hand to draw them freely.
As usual, there’s no single way to approach making.
Put your phone on Do Not Disturb for 5 minutes.
Let your hand move. Let your mind rest.
Notice how your arm sweeps to make big circles, how your wrist turns for the small ones.
Feel the rhythm of repeated motion. Let yourself get lost in the mesmerizing flow of creating circles.
Inspiration from my 10-year-old
🎥 And here is your video inspiration
Maybe it’ll spark something new for you, but remember — the uniqueness of your circles is part of the beauty and purpose of this exercise.
Each mark you make reflects a moment that belongs only to you.
The Reply Ritual
After you’re done, if you feel like it:
Share a single word that captures how it felt to go in circles (intentionally this time!)
Let your circles meet the world — share a photo if you'd like (you can leave a comment or simply send me a direct message)
Or simply sit in the completeness of having shown up for yourself
No rules. No right or wrong.
See you tomorrow,
Mansi.
P.S. Want to dive deeper into these moments of creative presence? I’ve created a special companion guide for paid subscribers with thoughtfully crafted bonus prompts that invite playful exploration and reflection exercises designed to help you notice the subtle shifts that happen when you give yourself space to create. It's a gentle way to carry this practice with you, even after our five days together.
P.P.S. Missed a day or want to catch up? You can find everything in one place here:
Circles, dots & hearts are my favorite .
I felt so calm and at Peace with this one!