Appendix

Nine Dots Puzzle Solution

The most common solution to the puzzle appears below. In this example, the first line begins on the top left dot, goes straight down beyond the lower left dot. The second line goes diagonally to the right through the lower middle dot, beyond the middle dot on the right aligning to the right of the top dot on the right. The third line goes to the top left dot, and the fourth line goes diagonally down to the bottom right dot. Expanding the possibilities further, it is useful to note that there are actually four variations of the solution—one beginning in each corner—meaning more than one right answer.

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As mentioned previously, you can see that the solutions require thinking outside the box.

AmySaltzman, MD, is a holistic physician, mindfulness coach, scientist, wife, mother, devoted student of transformation, longtime athlete, and occasional poet. Her passion is supporting people of all ages in enhancing their well-being and discovering AStillQuietPlace within. She is recognized by her peers as a visionary and pioneer in the fields of holistic medicine and mindfulness for youth. She is founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education, an inaugural and longstanding member of the steering committee for the Mindfulness in Education Network, and a founding member of the Northern California Advisory Committee on Mindfulness. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two teenaged children. For more information, visit http://www.stillquietplace.com.