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🪴Did you know?: Caring for plants can lower stress levels and comfort nerves! In a study conducted in 2015, a suppression of activity in the sympathetic nervous system (responsible for stress responses) and increased happiness were observed in people who interacted with and cared for house plants. (M. Lee et al.) 🌱 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4419447/#__ffn_sectitle https://www.instagram.com/p/CoV3i5COMqJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Art Heals🙏🏽 “There is evidence that engagement with artistic activities, either as an observer of the creative efforts of others or as an initiator of one's own creative efforts, can enhance one's moods, emotions, and other psychological states as well as have a salient impact on important physiological parameters. Engagement with creative activities has the potential to contribute toward reducing stress and depression and can serve as a vehicle for alleviating the burden of chronic disease. When people are invited to work with creative and artistic processes that affect more than their identity with illness, they are more able to “create congruence between their affective states and their conceptual sense making.”104(p53) Through creativity and imagination, we find our identity and our reservoir of healing. The more we understand the relationship between creative expression and healing, the more we will discover the healing power of the arts.”(Am J Public Health. 2010 February; 100(2): 254–263). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/#__ffn_sectitle Like most of you, I found fluid art through illness and despair. It has been a life changing experience that has fostered my growth, both mentally and spiritually. Yes, I’m still sick. Yes, I struggle every day. Yes, life without pain, fatigue, and feeling sick every day would be great. But what would my purpose be? You see, I’ve learned to be grateful for every challenge I’ve encountered. I’ve been fortunate to receive love by so many around me. I’ve been mentored and supported by incredible people. And I’ve received unwavering love and gratitude from you friends! And for that I’m ever so grateful🙏🏽 Thank you for joining me on my healing journey. We are #warriorshealingwarriors Safe Harbor Minis 4x4x2 Stretched Gallery Canvas 2020 Now available on my website (link in bio) Has art brought healing into your life? Please share your experience if you feel called to. #virginiabeach #virginiabeachart #virginiabeachartist #beachart #beachartwork #beachartist #oceanart #oceanartist #oceanartwork #healingart #healingjourney #healingvibrations #healingtrauma #artforyourhome #artforbreakfast (at Virginia Beach, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBrW9vH-nC/?igshid=8qo2ge2q44iz