Materials:
Paper, drawing or painting materials such as markers, watercolors, pastels, or colored pencils.

Instructions:
Create a piece of art that represents two conflicting truths you hold at once. For example, “I am doing my best” and “I want to do better.” Use contrast in color, style, or symbolism to show how both can exist together. You can split the paper, blend the ideas, or use any layout that feels meaningful to you.

Goals:
This activity teaches dialectical thinking by helping you hold two opposing ideas at the same time. It supports DBT skills like walking the middle path and validating your experience without judgment. It encourages emotional flexibility and self-compassion.