Communication is at the core of human connection. 

While some individuals find spoken words to be the most potent means of expression, others lean towards reading and writing. Personally, my preferred avenue has always been art.

Art just resonates on a different level. It often delivers a sensory experience in an instant. The moment you lay your eyes on an art piece, colors, shapes, and figures (or the lack of) flood your senses simultaneously. Instantaneously, you begin to feel something. Upon delving deeper into each element, a more profound understanding gradually takes shape—a process that never failed to captivate me.

 

I've come to realize that I find it notably easier to grasp emotions or thoughts when portrayed artistically.
Recently, a close friend struggling with mental health issues sought my help. Initially, empathizing proved challenging as I hadn't experienced her emotional intensity firsthand. However, when she described to me, "Jennifer, life to me feels like riding a bike in a sandstorm. You can't see what's happening in front of you, but you also can't stop - the only way is to go forward, and all the happiness I experience is like TV shows on the screen in front of you, but you know a show won't last forever." 

Just picturing that in my head helped me understand her feelings so much better. In that moment, the power of visual representation illuminated the depth of her emotions and provided me with a profound insight into her struggles.

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Sharing this experience with other close friends, with her permission, revealed a resonance among many. I aspire to introduce more individuals to the power of visualization, fostering stronger connections and encouraging novel perspectives on life's questions and topics.