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WEDNESDAY WISDOM
What Do You Do When You Have Difficulty Finding the Words?
Art therapy can be a wonderful resource to tap into
Spirit, show us how to use the tools You have gifted us with when we have difficulty finding the words.
Sometimes emotions can cause a cog in our writing. Don’t let that stop you from communicating your feelings.
Why not turn to a different creative outlet?
Why turn to art?
Because there is a visceral connection between your spirit and art. It becomes a bridge between the human psyche and the universal spirit of humanity. Where does the connection begin? When art connects the spirit to values and principles such as patience, beauty, honesty, discernment, strength, truth, wisdom, and creativity, it becomes a conduit for communicating truth.
Any artist will tell you that their art comes from a deep place in their hearts. I remember visiting a Sister Corita Kent art exhibit at the Portland Art Museum a few years back and was mesmerized by her art. I stood transfixed in front of some of the pieces as the boldness of her words and use of colors spoke deep into my soul.
I also remember a time when I had a small photography exhibit of my work and there…