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18 Apr 2023 06:00 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:00 PM
This question is for @Sconstantine & our community; How does music and art serve as an outlet for you to channel experiences into? What does creativity, like music, give that other activities don't?
18 Apr 2023 06:02 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:02 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:02 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:02 PM
How does music and art serve as an outlet for you to channel experiences into? What does creativity, like music, give that other activities don't?
Music isn't actually the only outlet that I use to express what I'm feeling but it's definitely my favorite. Movement like dance or exercise is another really great way to let out feelings. I was a dancer before I was a songwriter, so I have a strong tie to pretty much anything creative. The main difference between creative activities over others is that there are no rules in creating art which means there are no limitations or barriers. You can feel whatever you want to feel and express it freely. I think there's so much power in that. ❤️
18 Apr 2023 06:03 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:03 PM
Hey @amber22 @Oaktree @Blossom497 @TideisTurning
Hello @Sconstantine INice ti meet you. have been posting about music as medicine for nearly 8 years on this forum! Glad to see this discussion. I am pretty old fashioned though in many ways.
18 Apr 2023 06:04 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:04 PM
Hey! @Appleblossom So glad you've come along for this chat tonight, I thought you would find it interesting 💗
18 Apr 2023 06:05 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:05 PM
Well I usually stuff my emotions. Using music as a tool I can find a way to release these pent up feelings. Sometimes I just need to listen to a really sad song and have a good cry. It can be cathartic
Meggle
18 Apr 2023 06:06 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:06 PM
Definitely feel you on listening to a really sad song and getting out all my crying! It oddly makes me feel a lot better afterwards as well, but music is a great hand to hold while I'm feeling like that @Oaktree
18 Apr 2023 06:06 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:06 PM
@Blossom497 You must psychic !! This is definitely something i wanted to touch on tonight!! I do find talking to my listeners easier than talking to my family but that's mostly because its online and having hard conversations in person is always more confronting. However, it can also be really amazing to sit down with people you trust and love and tell them whats really going on.
18 Apr 2023 06:08 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:08 PM
Happy to hear you're also using music as medicine and talking about it to help others! welcome! ❤️ @Appleblossom
18 Apr 2023 06:10 PM
18 Apr 2023 06:10 PM
Welcome! ❤️ @Sophia1
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