I thought it would be nice to combine the mindful practice of Zentangle with the spirit of Elul, the month leading up to Rosh Hashanah, so I created a daily journal. Each day offers a reflection prompt and a suggested tangle or enhancement to explore. Rather than striving for a perfect finished piece, simply fill the box on the right with the day’s pattern—large or small, simple or intricate. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s the quiet practice of showing up each day, one stroke at a time, allowing the rhythm of drawing to create space for reflection, intention, and mindfulness.
This free journal is provided for personal use. You’re welcome to share the download link with others, but please do not redistribute or modify the PDF. If you’d like to use it with a class, congregation, or community group, I’d love to hear from you – please reach out.
You can click the “download” button below, or download directly from Google Drive here.


