The Universal Healer

I was once told that art can be compared to a child. At first, an idea is thought over and discarded. But the more you think about it, the more your ideas begin to grow on you. Sketches and outlines are created, and eventually you find yourself staring at a masterpiece. Even if you think it isn't the greatest idea you've come up with, you hold a special bond to your creation. There is something about art that humans are able to connect with on an emotional level. Every aspect of the world of art has the ability to change a person. An artist comes up with an idea and is forever changed in the way they see something. The audience experiences the artist's breakthrough and, in turn, will walk away with an enlightened view on certain aspects of life and perhaps even view life, as a whole, in a new light.

As I sit here listening to music, I can't help but think of the therapeutic properties of art. Sculpture heals the soul, painting relaxes the mind, drawing unties the bindings of drama, writing channels energy, and music brings people together. That is one of the many reasons why art is an important aspect in our daily lives. Even if the art umbrella isn't your cup of tea, always try to have a solid appreciation for what it stands for.