Reuben Oates

For me mindful path represents state of mind and ones mental health. The fading line winding towards the Platypus symbolises ‘the mindful path’ itself; a path in which you are fully grounded in the present moment, nor hung up on the past or future. The circular pattern positioned to the right is the brain/motor that controls all emotions and feelings that fuel a controlled path. The white dots scattered, surrounded by red and white are the programs which the mind creates. These programs are made up of past memories, future thoughts and general mental activity, none of which are connected or ‘fused’ to one another, the motor or the subject (Platypus). Fusion causes the mind to overthink and focus intensely on certain programs like bad memories and stressful thoughts. Fusion over a long period can cause depression or anxiety. The pattern positioned in the top left is the higher-self, a state of being we reach as a result of mindfulness.