In the latest YouTube video, Peggy returns to Wembury Beach, next to the village where she grew up. Surrounded by sea air and childhood memories, she reflects on how her early love of drawing may have been the start of a lifelong relationship with mindfulness and creativity.
Peggy shares that she lived in Wembury from birth until she was around eight years old — and with her usual humour, she jokes that, of course, by the age of eight she had already begun her career as an art and mindfulness facilitator. Her chosen materials? Wax crayon on sugar paper!
It’s a light-hearted memory, but it carries something deeper. Even as a child, Peggy found herself completely absorbed in her art — losing track of time, tuning out the noise around her, and drifting into her own world. She laughs that her teachers might have described this in her school reports as being ‘unable to pay attention’, but looking back, she realises she was actually experiencing what’s now known as a flow state.
What Is a Flow State?
A flow state is a very focused and productive mental state, sometimes called being in the zone. It’s that feeling when you’re so completely immersed in what you’re doing that time seems to disappear — you forget your surroundings, your to-do list fades away, and you feel calm, creative, and fully present.
Psychologists describe the flow state as a place where happiness, creativity, and focus meet. It’s often associated with artists, musicians, and athletes, but anyone can experience it — whether through painting, cooking, gardening, or even tidying a space mindfully.
When we’re in flow, our mind becomes quiet, our stress levels drop, and we feel a sense of deep satisfaction. It’s a natural form of mindfulness, where awareness and action become one.
Returning to Calm Through Creativity
Peggy’s gentle reflections on Wembury Beach remind us that mindfulness isn’t always about sitting still or meditating, it can also be found in those moments of joyful focus, when we’re doing something creative that makes time stand still.
At Mindful Art Club, we celebrate exactly that: the connection between creativity, calm, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re colouring with crayons or experimenting with paint, the process of creating can bring a sense of grounding, peace, and joy – just like Peggy felt all those years ago on the Devon coast.
Watch Peggy’s video here: Finding Flow at Wembury Beach on YouTube
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