I have been downright jangled this month, and my reading has suffered. But Amie is a delight, and Stoicism always seems to help. Here’s what’s on my stack.

• The World Needs Your Art by Amie McNee
• Stillness is the Key and The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
• Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott

What’s on your stack? What books are bringing you joy and peace right now?

I love this bit from a recent post from Wendy MacNaughton:

“Oil Pastels: Cheaper than Therapy”

“While most of us were introduced to oil pastels as kids in the art room, oil pastels have long been a popular tool for art therapists working with stressed-out clients. And turns out, there’s science to back it up. In 2018, researchers studied people’s emotional response when they used three different drawing mediums: pencil, oil pastels, and gouache. People played with all three materials while listening to music and having their heart rate monitored. Results? Both oil pastels and gouache contributed to an “improved positive mood,” as opposed to the pencil.”