Psychotherapy is more than technique in that it is art, and goes beyond pure science in that it is wisdom. [...] Wisdom requires the human touch. ― Viktor E. Frankl
Taste and Art
“Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art".” --Ralph Waldo Emerson
5 Behaviors Guaranteed to Increase Happiness: #4 of 5
“Fill your life with positive, uplifting events.” —Dr. Stephen Marmer; December 9, 2022; The Dennis Prager Show
Many events, large and small, can contribute to this; focus on events that involve beauty, transcendence, and growth. Examples include: music, art, holidays, worship, literature, exercise, learning, spiritual moments, mentorships, and loyal friends. Anything screen-time related is highly unlikely to fall into this category.
The Art of Being Happy
The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. --Henry Ward Beecher
The Purpose of Art
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” —Pablo Picasso
The Art of Writing
“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” —Gustave Flaubert
Without Art
“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” —George Bernard Shaw