In times of uncertainty, we must remember that there is always art.
Art has always been a place of expression, a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears; to find like minds. The human experience is a precious and unique one: it cannot be replicated through machines; animals do not experience it. It is sad and beautiful and often frightening and it was created by God; we need art to better understand it and to survive it. Whether it be through music, dance, theatre, film, creative writing, or the fine arts - create it; experience it; share it. Books, poems, operas, installations, internet cartoons, puppetry, break-dancing, a capella singing groups: it's a gift, an outlet.
Even historically through times of oppression, the artists found ways to still create, to come together and give hope to others: the Renaissance, Dadaism, Modernism, Swing Kids, the AIDS Memorial Quilt (and so many more not mentioned).
So go to bookstores, to the library, to the movies, to the theatre, to museums and galleries and concerts. Go to church. Sing in your car and in your shower. Read. Write. Paint. Crochet.
There are so many different ways to express yourself and there are so many ways to share it with others.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
Peace and love and good.
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