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Healing didn’t come to me through conversations, travelling or food. It came to me in the form of Art. I didn’t realise it for many years, though. As a child, I enjoyed drawing and received full marks in my art classes at school. Over the years, I gradually realised that creating art brought me a sense of calm and peace. By drawing/painting, I got immersed in my own whimsical world.

How Art Became Therapeutic

I was in the 7th grade, and there was an art competition at school. I decided to draw a sunny day at the beach. When I finished the artwork, I felt an enormous amount of joy — not due to the result, but because the whole process calmed me and gave me peace of mind. That was when I understood that art was not just a hobby for me but my true vocation. Since then, I have always found the time to draw something, even if it was a tiny doodle.

At first, I practised traditional art, but as technology advanced, I moved to drawing and painting on the iPad. I was never great at drawing, and I still think I’m far from being the best. However, I kept practising by taking classes on YouTube and Udemy since I really enjoyed the process.

Besides, during one of my Udemy classes, I learned to write stories and eventually discovered content writing as a new passion. Now, my dream is to create a children’s book that combines illustrations and stories.

Over the years, I grew older and had to take on increased responsibilities, as we all do. Stress, pressure, and a hectic pace became part of my everyday life. Gradually, I stopped drawing, but little did I know that art had become a part of me and that it would negatively influence my mental state without it.

Finally, I understood that it was time to make some changes in my life and start practising art again — even if it was just a half-hour a day to draw and paint.

Of course, art did not solve all my problems overnight or make me permanently happy. But creating art became my meditation. It gave me inner peace and quietened my mind.

Art in Today’s Chaotic World

This world seems to get noisier and busier every year, with an overwhelming number of notifications, deadlines, social media, and the pressure to be productive all the time. People feel exhausted without even realising it, since it is hard to find peace amid a constant rush.

In the middle of all this hustle and bustle, art becomes much more than just creation. Art gives a chance to escape, express oneself, and release feelings. Whatever kind of hobby it may be – whether it is painting, sketching, music, writing, photography, or anything else – art offers an opportunity to be in the moment and to connect with oneself without any judgment or expectations.

It seems to me that one of the best things about art is that it does not demand perfection. No painting needs to be displayed in a museum to have value. In some cases, a small sketch drawn after a hard day might mean more than all words combined.

For me personally, art became a reminder that slowing down is not a waste of time. Creation through hands, mind, and feelings is therapeutic in its essence.

Finding Your Own Form of Therapy 

It is perfectly okay for some people to find solace in other ways of healing rather than art. Everyone’s therapy looks different. Some may turn to music, gardening, cooking, writing, travelling, reading, physical exercise, or even spending quiet time alone to relieve stress.

However, I think that what matters most is the feeling that comes from the experience. In the modern fast-paced environment, finding activities that slow you down and provide comfort becomes very important.

Many ignore the activities that bring true happiness because they are seen as unproductive or too childish. However, sometimes it is those simple acts of creativity or comfort that become the source of emotional survival during hard times.

Healing does not always come through major life changes. It can come into your life slowly, in small yet peaceful moments that bring back joy and a sense of self.

Conclusion

Art cannot solve all the problems in life, but for me, it’s a peaceful place where I can breathe, think, and find myself. In this world of constant rushing, art taught me that sometimes it is important to stop and take care of my emotional well-being.

With time, I realised that healing doesn’t always come through obvious signs. On the contrary, healing can be seen in little things – in drawing at night, painting after a stressful day, or simply enjoying the process of bringing imagination to life.

I am still learning and exploring new ways in my art practice. But beyond all skills and perfection, art gave me one priceless thing – peace.

It is perhaps in this that the beauty of creativity lies – not in its ability to impress the world, but to heal itself.