Art as an Emotional Outlet

Happy Easter, Everyone! I've stuffed my belly and am ready to blog. I have my Playlist open and am feeling inspired! Which, by the way, brings me to today's topic question: What role does Art play in your daily life and how does it help you?

I listen to all kinds of music. Fast songs, slow songs, sentimental songs, loud songs, soft songs, happy songs and sad songs. It all depends on my mood. On days that are warm and sunny, I like to listen to songs from the summers of my childhood and those that feature guitar. On rainy days, I like songs with piano. When I'm pumped up/excited about something, I like fast, urban songs. When I'm reminiscing, I listen to 80s music. When I'm missing someone or upset about something, I listen to sad songs.

My music playlist is a compilation of sentiments, experiences and memories. They cannot be placed into one category or genre. Much like a painter uses canvas and paint to convey their thoughts and feelings, the deep feelings that are evoked from my music collection are something that I absolutely love sharing with my friends and fellow bloggers. Some songs move me so much that I find I either cry or have an increased heart-rate, or an overwhelming sense of peace and love. My writing helps accomplish this, as well.

I appreciate art, in all of it's forms. If you are a musician, painter, sketch artist, actor, writer/journalist, etc., or just have an appreciation for it, please feel free to share with me how expressing your self helps you with whatever you are feeling/experiencing/thinking in your life. I love to hear others' stories.

Have a wonderful day and Easter Holiday!

Arlene