tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post3081715465963101923..comments2024-02-26T03:41:17.523-05:00Comments on ArtSnark's Artifacts: How The Simple Act Of Creating Must Create Physical Health by Laura Koniver, MDArtsnarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555660254668191695noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-6181272642290704682010-07-12T11:32:53.414-04:002010-07-12T11:32:53.414-04:00I love the power of creativity! You have written s...I love the power of creativity! You have written such a nice post - it is inspiring and motivating. Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-65390353234396618392010-07-09T22:32:27.578-04:002010-07-09T22:32:27.578-04:00Oh, yes! I think if I could figure out how to mai...Oh, yes! I think if I could figure out how to maintain the meditative state I find myself in when I am creating I could leave other health issues far behind.Liz-Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470570828426924121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-54592392179314854242010-07-09T13:48:25.009-04:002010-07-09T13:48:25.009-04:00How profound! I completely agree Laura! I just saw...How profound! I completely agree Laura! I just saw this post and had to comment- for me, creating to heal is gardening and cooking/baking. I feel so much better when I do these activities. I takes me 'out of my head' and let's me just create, with the end result being beautifully made with my own hands! Thank you for putting that feeling into words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-53321498605788540442010-07-09T07:34:12.664-04:002010-07-09T07:34:12.664-04:00I think most of our day is spent problem solving. ...I think most of our day is spent problem solving. Creating has always been meditating for me, it has been my yoga, maharishi, Valium, I can be in a far far place away from problems and solving.....and I've done a lot of creating all my life, it's been an non-conscious freedom.whytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462616570886182539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-69670981199828740762010-07-07T17:51:36.015-04:002010-07-07T17:51:36.015-04:00It's so awesome to see all these fantastic com...It's so awesome to see all these fantastic comments! Stacey, you sure have lovely blog readers!<br /><br />Thank you guys for reading my post and being so kind. <br /><br />I just had a thought for mnelson, because they brought up a great point and I had to think about that for a while!<br /><br />I totally agree with you, creative problem solving can be super satisfying and work wonders at coming up with unique ways to solve problems. But ultimately, it is still focusing on solving a problem, even if it is a wildly creative way. Which can be totally great! However, solving a problem ultimately is still focusing on the problem, not turning *away* from the problem and focusing on what *is* working, and creating an entirely new thing in and of itself. <br /><br />It's all good, though! For sure creative problem solving is critical... I used it today to get out of a traffic jam and home more quickly. <br /><br />Sometimes it is helpful to recognize when we are stuck in problem solving mode in our lives, instead of focusing on creating... creating health, creating joy, creating laughter, creating friendships, creating LIFE!!!<br /><br />Thanks again to Stacey for lending me her fabulous blog for a guest post... she is the sweetest most amazing blogger I know :)Laura Koniverhttp://www.heartsongfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-62549134399639184912010-07-07T10:45:16.965-04:002010-07-07T10:45:16.965-04:00Don't you think solving problems can be creati...Don't you think solving problems can be creative and satisfying also?mnelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882743370622141881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-39056539337439475772010-07-07T09:02:31.369-04:002010-07-07T09:02:31.369-04:00I am grateful for having people like you in my com...I am grateful for having people like you in my community -- your ideas help keep me on my own creative track!Corinnehttp://rcgottlieb.myshaklee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-66414594473940390032010-07-07T08:51:58.280-04:002010-07-07T08:51:58.280-04:00I am grateful for having people like you in my com...I am grateful for having people like you in my community -- your ideas help keep me on my own creative track!Corinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-14507017347661521822010-07-06T13:03:31.339-04:002010-07-06T13:03:31.339-04:00Thanks so much for visiting my blog and so happy t...Thanks so much for visiting my blog and so happy to have found yours as well. Off to peruse your etsy shop~<br />♥SharonPlumrose Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618945315771968895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-88251677417521994352010-07-06T11:08:00.291-04:002010-07-06T11:08:00.291-04:00WOW!!! How inspiring! Thanks for bringing such a f...WOW!!! How inspiring! Thanks for bringing such a fresh and unique perspective!Craig Koniverhttp://www.primary-plus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-59702890132509230322010-07-06T08:48:05.593-04:002010-07-06T08:48:05.593-04:00Oh my, I have been trying to express this concept ...Oh my, I have been trying to express this concept of creating for a long time to my friends/family!<br /><br />I'm going to come back and read this more thoroughly later. Ironically, I have a doctor's appointment to get to. I'll have to ask if he really wants to be an artist!! LOL!Felicia Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304044786374755767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-59820186108372645962010-07-06T06:58:39.762-04:002010-07-06T06:58:39.762-04:00Very interesting article. I think creating does en...Very interesting article. I think creating does enhance health, and especially mental well-being. Having started a little creative textiles group with some friends, we are hearing about how having the time to create has helped people who have suffered with depression. Will be interested to see what others say...Ann Mackayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351182320553751958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-10647579399331723602010-07-06T05:12:59.788-04:002010-07-06T05:12:59.788-04:00I normally disagree with the thought that you can&...I normally disagree with the thought that you can't not create, that everyone creates all the time etc since I think there's a big difference between just sitting and breathing and deliberately WORKING, creating art or baking or what have you. However - this text is a little bit provoking to me in the good way. It's always nice when your views are challenged and I found the part about NOT trying to solve problems especially interesting. <br /><br />♥ Maria-Thérèse <a href="http://blog.afiori.com" rel="nofollow">blog.afiori.com</a> ♥Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369532662519310447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-61389699810529563712010-07-06T05:10:15.392-04:002010-07-06T05:10:15.392-04:00I can see where problem-solving can take over your...I can see where problem-solving can take over your life!! So true!<br />Creating and enjoying the process of creating is so energizing and healthy. <br />I totally agree with her as well.<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-60655405051648020952010-07-05T23:29:58.605-04:002010-07-05T23:29:58.605-04:00Thank you, so much, for stopping by my blog! I ap...Thank you, so much, for stopping by my blog! I appreciate it; nice to meet you! You have simply beautiful items on Etsy - will be back to visit. Also, I completely agree with this post. Once I opened up to creating (without judging), I became more complete in other aspects of my life. Lovely, thanks for sharing...I'll be back - warm regards, SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017913686809901417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-89278570668075239532010-07-05T21:13:17.444-04:002010-07-05T21:13:17.444-04:00wonderful post...and so true. Laura's blog is...wonderful post...and so true. Laura's blog is a delight. Thanks for the introduction, Stacey :)NANCY LEFKOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617374474115579956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-21639472029555715872010-07-05T20:52:26.627-04:002010-07-05T20:52:26.627-04:00I agree wholeheartedly! My art has saved my life m...I agree wholeheartedly! My art has saved my life many times - from using it to escape an abusive father at age 7 to more recently coming through a nasty divorce after a 34 year marriage. I don't think I'd still be here if not for my art, and my writing. I thank God for it every day of my life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773593266379014642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222901663109762078.post-32783768985300120202010-07-05T19:53:53.638-04:002010-07-05T19:53:53.638-04:00I totally agree ~~ art is healing; it save lives, ...I totally agree ~~ art is healing; it save lives, brings about transformations, breathes life into a being in a way that nothing else can. I love Laura's view, or concept, and had never really thought about the idea of a problem-solving way of life resultings in solutions that diminish our lives (my interpretation). But I so get that, and thus will appreciate artful creations even more now, as they add to our lives, and hopefully the lives around us, as well; rather than diminishing life! Thanks for sharing with us here, and happy creating to each of you!Jeanne Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894506589763260402noreply@blogger.com