We all have pain buried inside. Whatever our upbringing or status in life, we have experienced some form of hurt, disappointment, guilt, fear, anger, rejection, insecurity, or grief. If this emotional pain is ignored, it can cause disharmony within ourselves, it can cause stress in our relationships, and in turn, it may cause physical problems that disrupt our lives.
Even more so, when we are hurt as a child, we can suffer deeply in our psyche. With a lack of emotional support early on in life, and when painful thoughts and emotions are not released, we become confused, angry, and lost. Many times, we seek unhealthy ways to find relief and our actions may drive us further into our pain.
What are we to do?
Once you are conscious of your emotional suffering and you make a firm decision to uncover why you feel unhappy or anxious or depressed, where do you go for help? Many have sought the help of friends or family. Most often, they can only see your pain through their eyes. Others have sought the help of therapists or self-help books. Their sound advice (with your best interest at heart) can help you get back on track. But what if you need to express your feelings when others are unavailable? What if you want to know the truth of why you feel so uncomfortable? What if you want to go into your current emotions, to lift out what is causing you distress, and to release your pain so it no longer has power over you? What if you need to allow these feelings out through a creative venue? Painting can help.
Art does heal.
Artists have known for years that art making is therapeutic. The process of mixing colors and applying layers of paint to a surface is so soothing. But why should painting benefit only those who believe they have talent? Couldn’t we all benefit from the healing aspects of painting regardless of our artistic ability?
You can paint your pain away.
With no prior painting experience, you too can paint to release your pain. If you are ready to experience the healing benefits of expressive art, contact me to schedule a private or group session to learn my healing art method.
