The Shore Within · by Maree Creative
Creative meditation and grounding
Finding presence through a mark, a breath and an image
Stillness does not look the same for everyone. You may find it easier to pay attention while your hand moves across a page than while trying to sit perfectly motionless.
Creative meditation brings images, simple gestures and mindful attention together. It offers a way of exploring presence that can include colour, a written word or a small drawing. There is no need to empty your mind before you begin.
When you would like to find your centre
Attention moving in many directions
Finding silent meditation difficult
Wanting a more personal way to pause
Let a gesture become an anchor
A line can mark a beginning. A circle can offer a place to rest your attention. A word can remind you of a quality you would like to bring into the day. Their meaning does not have to be universal or fixed.
Lucia combines guided visualisation, listening and creative expression in her approach. Grounding here means gently noticing your present experience, rather than reaching a special state or doing meditation correctly.
A small creative practice
A line, a centre and a word
Give yourself a few quiet minutes with a sheet of paper. Adapt the practice to your comfort.
- Draw a base
Sit comfortably, notice the support beneath your feet and draw a slow horizontal line.
- Mark a centre
Add a circle or dot somewhere on the page. Look at it while allowing a few ordinary breaths.
- Choose your word
Write a word that feels useful today: space, steadiness, kindness, courage, or something entirely your own.
The Maree Creative approach
A note from Lucia
A point on the page can be a modest beginning. The practice is not to hold yourself perfectly still, but to return with kindness when your attention moves.
Illustrator, author and art therapy practitioner. Creativity, storytelling and meditation are the threads that connect her work.
Meet LuciaYour questions
A little more clarity
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The gestures are simple and can be adapted. No artistic skill or previous meditation experience is required.
Do I have to close my eyes?
No. You can keep your eyes open and use the page as a place for your attention.
How does this relate to Circle of Light?
Circle of Light is Lucia's free guided meditation practice. The current group is guided in Italian. The English page explains the approach and how to enquire about language and availability.
A first conversation
Your centre can begin with a small mark that feels like your own.
Write to Lucia about what you are looking for, and ask about language, format and availability.
These pages explore creative expression, personal reflection and everyday wellbeing. The approach does not provide diagnosis, psychotherapy or healthcare. The current Circle of Light group is guided in Italian.
