How Arts And Crafts Can Create A Better World
What could be better than knowing that you are doing something to make the world- and
your own life- happier and healthier? Besides, it can be so relaxing when you craft, find new
creative out of old things and work with fire, clay, or water- all of which are arts! Explore
how arts and crafts can create a better world.
When you think about it, engaging in arts and crafts can be very altruistic. After all, you are
making something by hand that will likely be used by someone else and bringing them
enjoyment. In a way, you are using your talents and creativity to make someone else’s life
better.
But it turns out that crafting has even more benefits than simply making someone happy. A
growing body of research is beginning to show that arts and crafts can profoundly impact
our mental and physical well-being.
Arts and Crafts: More Than Just a Hobby
We often think of arts and crafts as a hobby – something we do to pass the time or make a
pretty trinket. But the truth is, arts and crafts can be so much more. They can be a way to
connect with others, express our creativity, and make the world a better place.
Here are some ways that arts and crafts can create a better world:
1. Connecting with others – When we make art, we create a connection with whoever views
it. We are sharing a piece of ourselves with the world. And when we see art that someone
else has made, we can connect with them deeper. Art is a way to communicate what words
cannot always express.
2. Expressing our creativity – One of the best things about art is that there are no rules. We
can let our imaginations run wild and create whatever we want. This process of self-
expression can be therapeutic and help us to deal with stress or difficult emotions.
3. Making the world a better place – Art can be used to raise awareness about important
issues or make people smile. We can use our creativity for good by making art that makes
other people’s lives better in some way.
So next time you sit down to do a craft project, remember the power art has to make a
positive difference in the world.
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people
see nothing.”
-Camille Pissarro