Art

I ask myself, what does the word Art mean to me?  Art has always been paintings, music, theatre etc.  Is there more to the word Art than those human endeavors?  Am I intelligent enough to think there may be more to Art than "The Arts"?  One of my problems is always 2 dimensional thinking.  I am such a product of my upbringing and education.  I wish I could think on another plane or dimension or be creative enough to think outside this box I have placed myself in.

The lovely Astraea tweeted this today on Twitter:

Astraea‏@FadingGoldLeaf43m

@OdysseyNumber5 Art is what elevates you to a place where no one can touch your thoughts anymore, where you finally feel yourself come alive.

 

I think to myself after reading that, what a lofty goal.  How many people have ever achieved that?  Only the true greats, intellects and very special individuals have ever lifted themselves to that level.  I know I am not one of those amazing souls who can achieve those heights.  It makes me a little sad and a tiny bit jealous.  The conventional thinking is always --- "Know your limits", a good motto to live by.  Thank god for the incredible people who didn't stay with in the norm and achieved greatness.  Art truly is more than just painting, singing etc.  Art can be a concept that encompasses a life and for those special few, their Life is Art.