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What does it mean?
Even in loss, art provides comfort and continuity.
In plain terms
When life gets hard, music keeps you going.
What can you take from it?
Use creative outlets to cope with personal loss.

Where it applies

  • breakups
  • grief
  • loneliness

Putting it to work

  • turn to music when hurting
  • express pain through art

Questions to consider

  • How does music help you heal?
  • What comforts you in loss?

Another view

Art soothes but does not restore what was lost.

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