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Anything Can Be Art. Everything Is Art.


And not just that, but singing is art, music is art, writing is art, dancing is art, acting is art.
Our world is made of art, just look outside. Art is a way of expression, but also a way of life. You have to choose to look at the beauty of things and be exposed to it, just like you would art. Art is exposure. Exposure to different opinions, different views, different lifestyle, different culture. It's easy to fall in love with art as I have. There is no such thing as being "good" at it. As long as you are enjoying making something, it is art and beautiful in its own way. Art can be taught, but you have to have a heart for it to be able to learn.
Art is different for everyone who experiences it. Which is probably why it works as such great therapy. Art is used in most mental institutions, hospitals, and even homeless centers to heal the hurt and heart broken. It provides positive self-esteem and worth when they are able to create something of their own that other people can enjoy. They get to express their creativity and feelings without saying a single word. For most people, it is easier to do something to get your emotions out than to talk about it. Some people resort to violence, others to drugs, and others to art. Art is a safe way to express your emotions and begin the healing process.
Things like attending cultural events can lower blood pressure and hormone levels, relaxing music can effect anxiety, heart rate, blood pressure, immune response and pain perception positively. People who suffered from arthritis and listened to 20 minutes of their preferred music a day noted reductions in pain. The arts notably improve one's relationship with their family and communication skills. Wall murals and singing are proven to reduce anxiety from patients with dementia. When arts is put into the work place it has a positive impact on staff satisfaction. Even music in waiting rooms has been proven to reduce stress for the patients.
Art also positively effects children. Students who learn art first, do better in other areas of study. Art also gives pleasure and a sense of meaning to students. Art develops social skills and teamwork, as they are encouraged to help each other and share their ideas and be enthusiastic about them. Art also teaches critical thinking rather than getting the correct answer. Art reminds us that the limits of our words do not define the limits of our thinking. Children will say through their art what cannot be said. Art also becomes important to them at that young age, and important to them as an adult and they can appreciate others and the beauty of their art.
When most schools start to lose money, the first thing they cut is the art or music program. I don't believe that this is the right thing because art is the basis for all education. When children, or anyone, is exposed to art, it advances them in the other areas of their life. Art is very important to be mentally and physically stable, as well as education.

Positive Effects of Pups

How could you say no to that face? Yes, it's an adorable puppy, but these lovable eyes can be seen in fully grown adult dogs, typically perceived as "aggressive" like the one below.

 

 

 

Dogs are often banned from parks and all kinds of places due to their tendency for aggression. People focus on the negatives of dogs and ignore the many positive effects that dogs have on humans. Dogs have a way about them that put people at peace. They have many physically healing, as well as emotional healing, benefits. Many argue what a danger dogs are to people. And while some dogs are, they shouldn't be stereotyped as violent creatures. They bring out the best in humans, and people should take some notes from dogs; they are forgiving, easily pleased, loyal, easy companions, expressive, playful. Dogs aren't easily upset and angered, and are unlikely to attack. If they do, it is a result of defense for themselves or their owner. Some dogs have also been manipulated and trained to attack, and this is helpful to people like policeman, but the dog does not naturally act like that. Abused dogs also can bite, but only due to self-defense or painful memories.

Some of the effects that dogs have on people are:

 

1) Dogs create better learning environments in classrooms, and can calm stressed students. They also help in assisted living facilities, by calming the residents and helping them with everyday activities that may be difficult for them. Dogs help all people with loneliness, depression and anxiety and are a positive influence in many settings.

2) No, it's not a myth, dogs can also literally sense how a human is feeling. Dogs are more likely to try and approach a stranger who is obviously upset than a happy stranger. Dogs sense sadness, and make attempts like sitting in your lap or nuzzling your face to try and cheer you up and comfort you. Dogs can also sense fear, and will either try and protect you or grow afraid along with you. Not only that, but their great sense of smell lets them know when you're sick. Dogs have been known to detect things like cancer and heart problems before anyone else can see it. They have a very keen sense of body language too. They know if your playing favorites or not paying attention to them.

3) Even when someone is petting a dog (an unfamiliar dog or a known one) they experience a lower level of stress. People petting dogs have been found to have lower blood pressure, slower heart rate, relaxed muscles and regular breathing. A dogs effect on lowering stress levels works faster than any medical drug. Dogs have not only these short term effects, but long term effects. Dogs reduce cholesterol and improve overall health of people with unhealthy diets or smokers. People with dogs live longer due to their improved health.

4)They also help people with social problems. People who live alone, but with a dog, are less likely to have depression. A dog offers a source of affection and companionship for those who are alone. When people are out walking a dog, they are more likely to stop and greet others, due to the relaxed feeling that comes with walking a dog. Dogs somehow encourage greater social activity. Children can find encouragement in their dog when going through something tough at school. Children confide in their dog like they would a best friend. They make good listeners, and have therapeutic, comforting effects. Dogs often can change bad moods to good ones, simply by being around.