Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Yesterday a friend and I wandered through an art museum and nourished our souls with the creativity and beauty of the art.  There were ancient frescos from Teotijuacan, Navajo rugs, Gee's Bend quilts, and portraits of Maori chiefs from New Zealand.  Our spirits lifted the more we saw.  Clearly the antidote to the news is found in the great cultural achievements of the world.  We also discussed how our appreciation of kinds of art changes over time.  Neither of us loved sculpture when young, but now we a drawn to it.  I resisted video art for years, only to succumb with a Bill Viola show.  We both have grown fond of conceptual art as we've matured, and enjoy the intense focus it requires.  Everything changes -- and isn't that delightful!