Dear Readers,
Were you blown away by the music and scenes from Haiti on the Telethon last night? I LOVED it!!! I can't get Justin Timberlake's soulful song out of my head and I don't want to let go of it!!! There were so many touching moments in the show that brought tears to my eyes.
I love how artists respond to tragedy with music, paintings, dance, film, etc.! There is something in us that has to cry out in a creative manner, or we will burst! Perhaps that is why there is so much art in Haiti; the human spirit must express itself when emotions arise, due to hardship. Artists have to create beauty out of pain in order to endure the pain.
I am awed by the compassionate response of so many people around the world. It's overwhelming and gives one hope that the world is going in the right direction, at least in some ways.
Another thing that impresses me are the videos of Haitian people gathering to sing and dance in praise to God in the midst of such grief and want for the simple basics of life, such as water, food and shelter. I would like to believe that my faith were that strong, but I wonder, not that I really want to know! These are not fair weather believers!!! Their faith is rock solid and it's awe inspiring!
The Telethon spoke to my soul, reasurring me that I am on track by responding to the horrendous news with creativity, it's natural and it's helpful in a number of ways. Not only does it release pent up emotion in the ones who create; the artwork itself brings people together. The therapeutic effects of art are huge, for artists and art lovers alike.
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