Mindfully Appreciating a Variety of Art Forms

When you find your mind wandering while painting, what should you direct your attention back to?

• The brush

• Your breath

• The present moment

• The canvas

What is the animal in the middle picture on the technical painting slide?

• Cat

• Buffalo

• Wolf

• Elephant

What should you avoid when listening to music mindfully?

• Take deep breaths

• Examine your physical sensations

• Listen to the tone and pitch of the song

• Listen to music while doing homework

What are some intellectual benefits to listening to music?

• Stimulates emotions and memories

• Strengthens your eardrums

• Helps decrease heart rate and blood pressure

• Builds social skills

You didn’t like the song you just listened to. What do you look for in a better one?

• Different volume

• Slower/faster tempo

• A cuter lead singer

• More or less instruments/singers

What are some benefits to dancing mindfully?

• Relieves stress

• Helps us decide where to travel for winter break

• Helps us live in the present

• Strengthens calf muscles

Should mindful dancing be a routine or come naturally?

• Routine and forced

• Natural and organic