If you, or someone you know, is looking for a way to wind down and disconnect from the stresses and strains of daily life, a LEGO® kit could be just what you're looking for. More and more adults are using LEGO® as a form of mindfulness, helping them to deal with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and that infernal, internal chatter, creatively and constructively – and if there's one thing the LEGO® boffins know all about, it's construction.
Not only do LEGO® kits make unique gift ideas, but they also make thoughtful gifts for those who are going through the mill. Many therapists and counsellors tell their clients to 'be kind to themselves.' With that in mind, maybe one of the most thoughtful gifts you can buy anyone is something for yourself, helping you find peace from the daily grind.
LEGO® has developed a range of kits with mindfulness in mind, including the LEGO® Bonsai Tree. While these pint-sized shrubs have long offered a focus through which to let the mind achieve balance, they can be challenging to look after. The LEGO® Bonsai Tree gives you or a friend a chance to unplug from your usual mental mainframe and spend some quiet, quality time thinking about nothing but the task at hand.
One of the most unique gifts you can buy, this kit has been designed for adults, sporting almost 900 pieces. With easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions, you can gradually build a beautiful Bonsai, either finishing it in green, elegant leaves or soothing, pink blossom – all made from LEGO®. On top of that, you'll find that many of the elements that make up this calming kit are made from sustainable sources, making your tree as eco-friendly as it is spiritually sustaining.
Whether you’re looking for thoughtful gifts for friends or family or unique gift ideas to give yourself a little lift, LEGO® has created an entire range devoted to mindfulness. Browse the collection, and you'll find everything from bouquets and succulents to orchids and exotic flowers, giving you the chance to harness the healing power of plants without the ongoing responsibility. What's more, once you've completed your build, you can display it or, in the spirit of some Buddhist practices, destroy it and start again.
Sometimes we all need time to ourselves to think about nothing. These LEGO® sets offer the chance to give one of the most thoughtful gifts you can, offering mindfulness and meditation in brick form to anyone who needs it.
