I enjoyed reading this, Harley. You make some good points. Pain and suffering can inspire great art, as can great joy. Foregiveness and acceptance play huge rolls in overcoming pain and suffering. As you note, we artists can turn our pain into art that speaks to others about our suffering. Perhaps in doing so we help them to understand us and the human condition better. Whether it does or not, the work helps us in cathartic ways to deal whatever it is that troubles us.
If others hurt or harm us, we have to work at letting go of the pain; otherwise, we suffer longer than necessary. Art can help us do that. Express it and let it go. I've never been in a natural disaster, but my heart goes out to those who have lost everything, even loved ones in such calamities and war. Having friends to hug us close helps immensely.
I enjoyed reading this, Harley. You make some good points. Pain and suffering can inspire great art, as can great joy. Foregiveness and acceptance play huge rolls in overcoming pain and suffering. As you note, we artists can turn our pain into art that speaks to others about our suffering. Perhaps in doing so we help them to understand us and the human condition better. Whether it does or not, the work helps us in cathartic ways to deal whatever it is that troubles us.
If others hurt or harm us, we have to work at letting go of the pain; otherwise, we suffer longer than necessary. Art can help us do that. Express it and let it go. I've never been in a natural disaster, but my heart goes out to those who have lost everything, even loved ones in such calamities and war. Having friends to hug us close helps immensely.
Thanks, Bob.