Without Leaving Home

"Art is the only way to run away

without leaving home."

Twyla Tharp

Art is a lovely escape whether we are gifted or not.  Once a subject is chosen and supplies gathered, a person can become lost in time delving into an expression of art.  In privacy, one can deeply experience creativity without fear of judgment.  Freedom being in the flow brings joy, release, and a break from reality.

If one has never mastered piano playing the piano, it does not mean a person cannot tickle the keys for hours at a time.  The same is true with using the voice.  Without any training, a person can sing privately creating an uplifting  experience.  The surgeon picks up his scalpel and enters a private world of his specialty as all else falls away.   

Life demands our attention for various reasons such as family, career, and other obligations.  If we single out a section of time to freely express our inner makeup, we will respond far greater in our daily responsibilities.  Some believe it is selfish to attend to personal needs until all other areas are addressed; however, at the end, we are usually too exhausted to refurbish ourselves.  If we deliberately set aside a time to lift our spirits before we are exhausted, everyone around us will benefit.  If not, we may dream of running away from home!