Did you love playing with your Etch A Sketch when you were a kid? With a zen board, you can make all the temporary images you want, and you paint with water so it's perfect for relaxing and meditating in your tub. Here are some ideas for getting started.

Where to Get a Zen Board:

You can shop for zen or Buddha boards at various local shops and online retailers including Amazon, with prices starting at about $15. If you're the DIY type, you could even try making your own. YouTube is full of videos that require only a few materials including calligraphy paper, and wood and shellac for the frame. While most boards you buy will come with a brush, you can use any clean paint or calligraphy brush. Also, even though you're surrounded with bath water, you'll get better results keeping your painting water clean so you might want to get a pretty tray for holding your board, water bottle, and brushes.

How to Use Your Zen Board in the Tub:

Remember that anything you paint will be fleeting like the sand mandalas that Tibetan Buddhist monks create and destroy. You may find that focusing on the temporary nature of your work will help you to liberate your thoughts and relax. You could paint words or images that refer to something that you want to let go of. How about saying goodbye to worrying about the office while you're at home or holding onto resentments from a past relationship? You could also use your zen board to make an inspirational statement like an affirmation or mantra. Put it in your own words or copy down your favorite quotes. Use them as the object of your meditation.

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