http://www.proofonline.org/blog/2009/12/18/trying-to-prove-what-we-already-know/ mental health blog Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:38:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.proofonline.org/blog/2009/12/18/trying-to-prove-what-we-already-know/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Douglas Faneuil Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:49:33 +0000 http://www.proofonline.org/blog/?p=300#comment-119 Just to clarify, I don't mean to imply that artists lead happier, richer lives – only that art is a necessary part of one. Note that the study refers to "participation in arts and culture." Presumably this means going to the opera or to the movies, sculpting or scrap-booking. It's not about accolades; it's about impulse. We all have an urge to make a mark. Just to clarify, I don’t mean to imply that artists lead happier, richer lives – only that art is a necessary part of one. Note that the study refers to “participation in arts and culture.” Presumably this means going to the opera or to the movies, sculpting or scrap-booking. It’s not about accolades; it’s about impulse. We all have an urge to make a mark.

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