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When I first saw this [Art is Healing Challenge](https://www.naturalmedicine.io/health/@naturalmedicine/win-100-steem-art-is-healing-challenge-plus-win-lotus-tokens) I knew I would be participating because I am involved with some type of art form everyday. For details on this challenge please visit the link. So first let’s talk about what ART is. Here are two definitions provided from the Oxford dictionary: **1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.** **2. the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.** I am one that appreciates art for it’s beauty and emotional power. Now let’s look at the definition of HEALING, again there are two provided by the Oxford dictionary: **1. the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again.** **2. tending to heal; therapeutic.** I think many can attest to art being like therapy. There are two main art forms that I love and I do each of them for several reasons. I will first talk about **Crocheting**... I learned how to crochet back in 2011/2012. Originally I wanted to learn how to make my own scarves and hats to save money but it ended up turning into so much more. Our firstborn was one at the time and I can remember having some first time mommy anxieties. While my husband was at work my daughter and I were figuring out how this mother/daughter thing worked. She was trying to communicate with me at the same time see how much she could get away with while I was learning all about baby moods and emotions. We were both an emotional roller coaster and I had to find ways to deal with them. Crocheting helped ease some of those anxieties and I began using it as a stress reliever. It was physically, emotionally and mentally satisfying me. When I manipulate the yarn fibers, maneuvering them in specific directions... Next up **Photography**... ART IS HEALING! Crocheting and photography have both been useful healing tools. These art forms have helped with my anxieties, stress, tension, restless mind and bad moods. I have fun when I’m doing both of these things and don’t consider either one as work but as a healthy hobby. ### ](https://discord.gg/8rBnQbH) ](https://discord.gg/6FYbHPE) Originally posted: https://steemit.com/hive-120078/@crosheille/art-is-healing-challenge-by-naturalmedicine
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