The Guardian view on living more creatively: a daily dose of art | Editorial

[Urban Mafia Temple]

I think it's so cool that people are starting to realize the power of art in our lives. Like, have you ever really looked at a painting or listened to music without thinking about what others might like? It's actually super refreshing to just sit and enjoy something for yourself .

But I do get where some of the concerns about accessibility are coming from. Not everyone is into the same things, and it can feel like art is always trying to be this super fancy or high-brow thing . What if we just wanted to doodle or draw without worrying about what others think?

And yeah, I'd love to see more funding for arts education and the culture sector. It's crazy that they're cutting funding when there's so much evidence that it can actually make a difference in our lives .

I'm definitely going to check out some of those books you mentioned – "The Artist's Way" sounds like just what I need to get my creative juices flowing again . And hey, who knows, maybe one day we'll see art classes in school that are more about exploring your own interests than trying to fit into a certain mold .

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that making art a part of our daily lives is like, totally game changing . Like, we're always hearing about productivity and self-care, but what about creativity? It's not just about painting or playing music, it's about slowing down and being present in the moment . And let's be real, most of us are too busy to even think about our mortality risk decreasing by 31% due to art engagement . But seriously, embracing our inner artist could bring so much more joy and connection into our lives. The only thing that worries me is making it accessible for everyone, 'cause not everyone's gonna be into the same things . Still, I think we should give it a shot and make art a part of our daily routine .

 

[Horribl]

omg i am literally so down for this i've been trying to make art part of my daily routine for ages and it's honestly changed my life! research shows that creativity can actually lower our risk of mortality by 31%... let's get on board with this already

 

[Naught1309]

omg u guys i am literally so down w/ this idea of makin' art a part of ur daily life !! its like, we all no that meditatin and yoga can b great 4 mental health but it's not for everyone & creatin is just soooo much more accessible lol! whether u r a painter, dancer, writer or whatever i think its the key 2 unlockin ur inner self & expressin yurself in a healthy way!!!

 

[Black Kung-fu Conne]

I'm not surprised the arts sector has been slashed by gov, it's all about short-term gains. But honestly tho, how can you cut funding for arts ed? It's like, don't they know that creativity is key to a happier life? And yeah, museums and galleries can be intimidating, but we need more accessible spaces that cater to different interests. I mean, who says art has to be just about fine art? What about street art, music, or even writing? The cult of creativity should be all about embracing what makes you happy, not just some elite group of artists

 

[Blissfu]

I'm so over this 'Quitter's Day' thing every year it feels like the same old advice: just give up vices or start exercising... yawn. But what if we could find something that actually works? Like, have you seen those research findings on art and mortality? 31% less chance of dying from engaging in daily creative activities?! That's insane . I wish our governments would fund arts education more instead of slashing it . It'd be so cool if we could make art a part of our daily routine, you know, like reading or something . Just think about it: taking up pottery or painting... it's not just for hippies anymore . We should start incorporating more creativity into our lives and see how that turns out .