Think about it … anything, absolutely anything, can be done so masterfully that the actions and subsequent creations become a work of art. This is what we call a “masterpiece.” We are continually creating and offering our art to the world through the expression of our lives, even before we have evolved into mastery. Art is often thought of as being limited to certain categories of creativity—dance, sculpture and music, for example. In fact, art isn’t limited to any particular category. Art is simply expression through form … and that is life.

The arts obviously provide us with an outlet for creative expression. They open up a window of insight, allowing us to peer through the perspective of another. You might see life completely differently from everyone else. Art lets you express what you see and how you see it. It also helps us receive others’ viewpoints through a variety of mediums, such as pictures, words, movement, music, or the creation of forms. Any form can be used to creatively express yourself and the unique quality of your perception.

Engaging in the arts is proven to have positive influences on our physical bodies, as well as our mental and emotional states. It has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve concentration, cognitive ability and critical thinking, while increasing emotional expression and spontaneous flow. Study of the arts, in all of its many forms, is increasingly accepted as an important factor in achieving success in school, work, relationships, conscious development and life itself. Try out a new form of art. Let your creativity flow where it feels called to express itself. And enjoy the process of discovering what type of artist you are!