The
power of art is amazing. It has really been helpful for me. On the
infrequent occasions when I feel pain, looking at art makes me feel
better. I am able to shift my focus. I feel peaceful and stop worrying
about the pain.
If you haven't tried Pinterest, I highly recommend it. They describe it as an online pin board, similar to pinning your interests to a bulletin board. There are many categories and, it seems, an infinite number of images. Some people pin recipes or crafts. I pin mostly art. I have separate boards for photography, earlier artists, abstract art, and many others. You can check out my pins at: http://www.pinterest.com/hogerfeld/
So, when I am hurting, I go browse through the over-6,000 images I have collected. There are some Impressionist paintings that immediately bring me a sense of peace. Depending on my mood, I will look at nature, children, animals or even old toys from childhood. I find Pinterest to be an excellent distraction.
Of course, creating art can be powerful, too. Expressing your emotions feels good. Though for me, when I take photos, I'm looking for something beautiful or interesting. My usual underlying message is: life is good.
For now, if you're looking for a distraction from your troubles, check out Pinterest. Have fun!
If you haven't tried Pinterest, I highly recommend it. They describe it as an online pin board, similar to pinning your interests to a bulletin board. There are many categories and, it seems, an infinite number of images. Some people pin recipes or crafts. I pin mostly art. I have separate boards for photography, earlier artists, abstract art, and many others. You can check out my pins at: http://www.pinterest.com/hogerfeld/
So, when I am hurting, I go browse through the over-6,000 images I have collected. There are some Impressionist paintings that immediately bring me a sense of peace. Depending on my mood, I will look at nature, children, animals or even old toys from childhood. I find Pinterest to be an excellent distraction.
Of course, creating art can be powerful, too. Expressing your emotions feels good. Though for me, when I take photos, I'm looking for something beautiful or interesting. My usual underlying message is: life is good.
For now, if you're looking for a distraction from your troubles, check out Pinterest. Have fun!
