Reflection Of The Spirit, Art And The Human Spirit

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Art and the Human Spirit
Introduction
Spirituality is definitely a part of the art world, just as it is for any other creative aspect of life. Spirituality is about a connection to something greater than your conscious self – your human spirit. The creative side of us demands that we connect with a part of our essence which allows us to transfer an image or thought to a form in which the senses can absorb the intended message. For me, Spirituality is about connecting with that which is not already encompassed within the five senses of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. It is a knowledge or energy that comes from something greater than we are as individuals.
Context
One of the things I found myself saying repeatedly during the course of this class was “it depends on the context”. There are many viewpoints to almost everything in the world. So it depends on which angle you are looking at the issue from. A Jewish person is going to have a much different reaction to a crucifix than a Christian person is. Beliefs, experiences, likes, dislikes, …show more content…

We need to shut off the input of the outside world to create a “fusion of space and time” that allows us to connect with our authentic self. This is a time when you will find that great ideas pop into your head, you find moments of clarity in a difficult situation, solutions to problems; evolve, etc. the point of introspection is to let your thoughts go wherever they need so that not only connect with your primal self, you open up your thought processes and connect with your inner wisdom.
As we move through life, the greatest gift we can give ourselves is the gift of introspection. By observing our own behavior and processing not only the reactions, but the reasons behind the reactions, we can learn to change those patterns that cause us pain or do not serve our higher

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