Art and music’s facilitation of self esteem and stress-reduction potentially allows everyone to work through any source of spiritual trauma. Something as simple as learning the words to a meaningful song or hanging your drawing on the refrigerator generates self esteem. Starting and completing any task, and experiencing the finished product, produces an irreplaceable sense of productivity and worth. Likewise, after studying or creating a piece, one can enjoy the product and possibly share it with his or her loved ones. “Happiness is only real when shared.”
The life-affirming pleasure of experiencing art and music construct a sense of control, especially in a time of disillusionment or disease. Although art and music connect people, they can also administer a sense of independent thought and actions. Away from appointments, away from family stress, away from society’s expectations, connecting with art and music puts the individual in control. No one can enforce what can be listened to, what colors are permitted, what should cultivate inspiration—the quest to spiritual wellness is an
individual journey in this sense. Art and music provide control in a chaotic world.
individual journey in this sense. Art and music provide control in a chaotic world.
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