Book excerpt: Many of us spend a lot of time doingdoing work, doing errands, doing for others. Sometimes we need to stop our to-dos to just be. Restorative 'me time' is good for our hearts, our minds, and our souls, and it benefits us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. With AARP's Mindful Living, you can sink into that much-needed respite from the busyness of life, transforming your free time into mindful time. Each design, drawn by artist Judy Clement Wall, is especially designed to foster a sense of calm while stirring your creativity. You'll find an assortment of soothing patterns and symmetrical mandalas to relax you into a state of flow, delightful flowers and animals just waiting to be embellished, and inspiring words of wisdom to uplift, focus, and encourage you. Printed on perforated paper for easy tearing and sharing, and with a special lay-flat binding, Mindful Living offers you hours of creative fun and artful exploration. Unplug, unwind, and unleash your creativity on every page while you sink into the momentyour moment. Mindful Living will leave you recharged and renewed so you can make each day a masterpiece.