Recharge Conference 2023

Some feelings are difficult to put into words. Some thoughts I don't want to say out loud. So what do we do with them? I learned that something creative can change how I feel. When the intention behind our art is self-expression, the value of art is has great emotional benefits. The process of creating art that transforms mental images into physical ones is a reflection of our thought process. How many times a day do you stop to think about what and how you feel? Allows us to examine our mental health and emotional state. The creative and artistic process allows us to blend the emotional and logical parts into one identity. This is an important step in our healing. We learn that thinking logically may not match the way we feel. It's not a problem. It's part of our process. 

Having a creative outlet to express yourself means being able to better manage those thoughts and feelings.