Did you know that a regular creative practice is more than just a hobby? You’ve probably heard the term “amygdala hijack”, sometimes called the fight or flight response. When this happens, certain pathways in your brain shut down, making it difficult or impossible to keep things into perspective and to think clearly. You are overcome by strong emotion and the accompanying physical symptoms - racing heartbeat, sweaty palms. A regular creative practice can help you to become more conscious of your mental and physiological states. You can use your practice to better understand your triggers and to become more present and engaged in your responses and choices. #mentalhealth #notjustahobby #behealthybehappy (at Albuquerque, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgekH4bOgPR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=