Feeling down? Sad? Lost? Angry? So, so tired?
Why not art?
Why not art yourself back to happiness?
“No one has ever written, painted, sculpted, modeled, built, or invented except literally to get out of hell.” – Antonin Artaud
All art is rather useless, don’t you think? It has no survival value. It does not feed the hungry, it does not clothe the naked, it does not keep us warm…
But does it add value to our survival?
Why live on this life if you are not able to experience beauty?
To find comfort in the words of those who have lived lives similar to your own.
To find peace of mind in the lyrics of a song that accurately describes whatever you are feeling at the time.
To be shocked, frightened, to fall in love with a movie character…
To dance to the rhythm of a song you love.
Art is a compass, pointing us in the right direction.
Art is one of those things that keep us sane.
Keeps us from getting tangled in the web of madness we call day to day life.
Offers us an escape.
Art is quite useless, indeed. But without it, we would be just as useless.
Yass! I art myself back to happiness all the time. Painting and writing are the best therapy for me.
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Reblogged this on John Barleycorn and commented:
It can be therapeutic
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Yep it makes life a beautiful necessary illusion… that’s Nietzsche’s point of view and I couldn’t agree more
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Hi. Christian. Thanks for another great post. I particularly enjoyed your sentences defining art. I will use these in my Art Box Quote of the day. Also will share post. Have a great day. Goff
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Thank you, Goff.
You too.
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Thanks. Apologies for misspelling Cristian. Goff
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This talks so much good sense. It’s true, a creative outlet is a perfect way to unwind and a good antidote to all that frustration and stress. For me, writing my blog posts is very therapeutic, and when you’ve written something people seem to like, it becomes a form of creativity that really gives something back. Writing my blog is helping me through the stress of balancing a history degree with being a busy mum of two. I wouldn’t be without it now. Thanks for sharing. Spot on advice.
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Good therapy
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Awesome Share😊
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Well said! The freedom of expression adds richness to our lives.
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Art brings semblance and meaning to me. It helps me be in control.
I need to write to feel assured.
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i needed this so much. thank you
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My pleasure!
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Yes, we would be useless without Art.
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