- NILMDTS image of co-founder Cheryl Haggard and her baby boy Maddux
Many artists find great satisfaction when they discover a perfect way to use their skills and talents to "pay it forward." It gladdens the heart to create for the sole purpose of helping someone else. Whether it be a musician bringing cheer to the sick through her voice and guitar, a writer helping a lonely shut-in record the stories of his life, or an artist donating a colorful canvas for a charity auction... all of these things spread joy to others and in turn bring happiness to the giver. Don't tune me out and say you are not artistic so you have nothing to give. I would argue that you are artistic, and talents that may be more heartfelt than visual... a soft spot for the downtrodden, a love of animals, a smile that radiates hope... are indeed an art.
Finding a perfect match for your skill set and particular circumstances during various life seasons may take a little searching and a bit of creativity on your part...
Read my full article on The Creative Mama here.
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