Handwriting

When the mind is loud, let the body speak. Physical engagement grounds us in reality. Many renowned thinkers, artists, and leaders also believed working with their hands quiets the mind. Carl Jung used to carve wood and build stone towers. He believed physical labor was essential to processing the unconscious mind. Churchill took up oil painting in times of intense pressure. He credited it as a mental refuge from the stress of wartime leadership. Einstein played violin daily. He often attributed breakthroughs to moments when he was doing something physical, not purely analytical.