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Creative Work Can Be A Form of Therapy
What goes into creative work is incredibly empowering.
Artists are not the only creators. Everyone, really, is a creator. Some creations just stand out more than others, or are seen from unique perspectives.
This is part of why one person’s art is another person’s trash. One person’s idea of incredible beauty is another person’s notion of ugliness. It is here that the phrase “the eye of the beholder” comes into being.
The reason why opinions about creations vary is that people vary. Every single person on the planet, all 8 billion of us, has a unique, singular perspective. While there are elements that tie all of our perceptions of reality together, beneath it all, our perceptions of reality are individual.
Creative work comes in lots and lots of forms. From the artistic — paintings, books, music — to the practical — gardens, food, clothing — and also intangibles — deities, morals, habits — creative work is ongoing. Every person on the planet is a creator in one form or another.
Unfortunately, we live in a world where celebrating our differences and embracing new ideas has become increasingly challenging. Creative endeavors are seen as “hobbies” and “fantasy” rather than sustenance. Yet, creative work, in and of itself, can be a form of…
