If looking out of the window it has looked too cold and uninviting for venturing outside for very long why not indulge in the quiet and absorbing pastime of a jigsaw puzzle?
From an early age these delightful puzzles can bring hours of calm and content. Building up an image that reveals itself piece by piece is undemanding, tantalising and hugely satisfying. The quiet clatter as the pieces tumble out of the box creates a sense of anticipation and adventure. The initial sorting of the pieces brings hints of what is to come.
After you’ve turned all the pieces so they’re face up do you just get stuck in? Or do you like to get all the edge pieces gathered together and then complete the outline of the puzzle? (That’s something that can be so frustrating if you find yourself short of a couple of pieces that prevent you from finishing the edge.)
Jigsaw puzzles come in all shapes and sizes. They can be educational or just fun – and very often, both! I recently completed a puzzle that depicted a collage of pre-Raphaelite arts of work. Identifying them and looking up the story behind each picture was a joy in itself. Now I can’t wait to start the next one!
So, for a soothing, peaceful way to pass time when outdoor activities feel less inviting, turn to the trusty jigsaw puzzle – and create yourself a picture.
