The Onymous November-December 2013, issue 7 | Page 6

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Issue 7 November-December 2013

CREATIVE
INSTINCTS.:
NOT AN ACCIDENT
A

n artist is a creator. The
artist might be painting,
writing, acting, performing,
composing music, singing, dancing, sculpting, or be creating in
numerous other ways; but ultimately, art is the creative expression of the artist. And while a
script-writer or dance choreographer might not be performing
their work themselves, it is still
originally their creative expression.

Art is good for us
Art makes a big impact on people and has throughout history.
The reason is that art affects the
well-being of people.
When we see passion expressed
creatively, in any of the arts, it
often affects our emotions. The
art speaks to us, and we connect
with it.
Our emotions are tightly tied up
with our physical body, and cer-

by Jacob Timothy Lange

tain emotions release endorphins. Endorphins are hormonelike chemicals that are natural,
safe narcotics. As well as creating a feeling of well-being, scientists believe that endorphins affect the way the brain perceives
pain and stress.
Sure, people have different
tastes, but art is always beneficial to people when they are inspired or encouraged by it. Our
creative instincts are not in us by
chance; we thrive with art and
creativity in our lives. Everyone
can benefit from what art can
give, both the artist and viewer.
Philippians 4:8-9 says “Finally,
brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable –
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such