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What does it mean?
Art cleanses the spirit from the monotony and grime of daily routine.
In plain terms
Art helps remove the weariness of everyday life from your soul.
What can you take from it?
Use art to refresh your mind and spirit.

Where it applies

  • daily stress
  • creative block
  • emotional fatigue

Putting it to work

  • visit a gallery
  • create art
  • listen to music

Questions to consider

  • What burdens your soul daily?
  • How does art change your mood?

Another view

Not everyone finds relief in art.

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