Who says this is solely a kids activity, the creation of colouring books for adults is brilliant. As we decide what colour to use next, everything slows down and we are unintentionally in the moment. Our hectic day suddenly becomes a kaleidoscope of beautiful colours and our brain slows down. The constant movie film that consumes our day, halts. A colouring book is the perfect gift for a friend or family member going through cancer. Colouring the pages eases all the stresses that accompany a diagnosis. Taking your colouring book to chemo or to a doctor’s appointment can calm you, rather than sitting there and becoming more anxious. All of a sudden you are transformed into thinking about the design, the movement of your fingers colouring within the lines.  It is instant therapy, and a great gift to a loved one or to yourself.

Tara Torchia-Wells
www.theunexpectedgift.ca