the awakening power of ART

Though this post is about a week late, as we saw David Wilcox in concert last Monday, I wanted to capture a few thoughts.  Besides the fact that I am pretty much a Wilcox groupie, there is something about art that is fascinating to me.  The way it communicates in ways that go beyond my normal, everyday experiences.  In fact it makes the normal, everyday things better.  Heather and I, in the self-reflective moments in the car after a concert, find the conversation is always better.  Things come into focus.  I'm sure there is some scientific reason behind what art does to somebody...I have no thoughts to offer there...I just know, on an experiential, existential level that it is good for the soul.  I also realize that art is not relegated to concerts in the singer-songwriter, folk category.  My encouragement would be to find something that does move your soul.  Maybe you are more of a high art person.  Maybe you love strolling through museums.  Whatever it is, art is a gift from God.  Seeing the human condition played out in a painting, a song, a sculpture...they all reflect the Imago Dei...the creatures creating like their CREATOR.  Something powerful about that.