Sunday, October 5, 2025

Your Brain on Art- Day 5





 According to Your Brain on Art“The arts trigger the release of neurochemicals, hormones, and endorphins that offer an emotional release.”


This is similar to what Aristotle calls catharsis, a surge of emotions that brings a sense of connection and well-being. 


 Participating in the arts has been shown to rewire neural pathways. 


Incorporating them into your daily life is just as important as good nutrition, exercise, sleep, and social interactions. The best thing of all is that you don’t even have to be good at it. 


Many of us lost interest in drawing during our mid-elementary years when we realized our horse didn’t really look like a horse. We quickly convinced ourselves that we weren’t good at art, and gave it up. 


Remember, though, the arts encompass activities such as visiting art galleries, listening to music, and attending the theater. None of these requires you to pick up a paintbrush or learn a new instrument to be beneficial. 


Of course, actually participating in the creation of art is beneficial, as well as fun. Each night while I’m watching TV, I’m usually coloring with my colored pencils and my favorite series of coloring books entitled Zendoodlecoloring. 


The authors, Magsamen and Ross, state, “The arts help us amplify the positive emotions, like joy and happiness, helping to usher in an overall sense of well-being.”


What could you do to be an observer of the arts? This is an easy way to start cultivating an aesthetic mindset. 

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