The intention is to increase self awareness and notice our response to others by moving together and attuning senses.
Two people working simultaneously on the same sheet of paper, mirroring or following one another and taking it in turns to lead.
This in itself can be a calming or a fun activity but once again it is also a forum to notice what we are feeling and how we manage those feelings. What do we notice when our leading buddy does something we didn't want them to do? What do we notice when we see an image evolving and our leading buddy doesn't see it, doesn't respond? How do you communicate with each other in the process?
Mirroring actions can also be a valuable and enjoyable activity to make connections and relate to how others might be feeling.
Be gentle and go slow. Don't play this game if others are not comfortable or feel unsafe closing their eyes. Always check in with how they are feeling. Some people don't like being close.
Playing games of proximity can be fun and interesting.
Jumping on each others shadows, is playful and helps foster relationships, but for some cultures, which see shadows as an extension of our spirit or soul, this game might not be a respectful one to play.
Following closely behind someone stopping when they stop, going when they go.
With person A's eyes closed, how close can person B get to them before their presence is sensed.
Draw, paint, colour for set amount of time, then pass your work onto your neighbour who then adds to the picture. Keep passing back and forth between buddies or around the group. Encourage each participant to talk about what they were feeling through out the process and about the end products.
How does it feel when someone does something different to what was your piece of art?