Art...what exactly does that mean? Is it just something nice to look at or listen to? When our son was a little boy of four, I complimented him on how gently he cared for our pets. He told me he was an "artist with animals". It was true. He loved them with all his heart.
All around me I see people pouring their hearts into their work, their hobbies, their loved ones, and every kind of endeavour under the sun. So why are only a handful of people called artists? Is the way they express themselves in painting or song better than the way other people express themselves? Are some gifts better than others? I don't think so. We need everyone's gifts. Maybe expand our definition of "art appreciation" or change it to "heart appreciation".
So thank you to the civil engineers, my hairdresser, the waitress with a warm greeting, our veterinarian, mechanic, plumber, travel agent, whoever made that great bottle of wine, teachers, writers, pastors, the person I called who gave good customer service, musicians, and all the other people I have neglected to thank for their good and gracious giving of themselves and their gifts to make this life rich.
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