It’s a fact - art makes us feel good. Neurobiologist Semir Zeki found that people who view art had as much dopamine, the feel-good hormone, as people in love! Workers who spend only 35 minutes of their lunch break at an art gallery feel less stressed about their day. And students who visit art museums gain a higher capacity for empathy than students who do not. All these benefits help us to be thankful. Webster’s Dictionary defines thankful as - “conscious of benefit received,” an “expressive of thanks,” and being “well pleased.” What wonderful things to think about!
Are you feeling like you’re stuck in a rut in your own house? It may be time to make a change. Luckily, you don’t have to rearrange the furniture or to something drastic to beat the blahs.
Brimming with mystery, adventure, and sometimes treasure, the lure of the ocean has drawn countless people since the dawn of time. That draw seems to be especially strong in the Outer Banks, a land filled with pirates, rescuers, wild creatures and epic history.
Let’s make the most of summer! Art celebrates nature as each artist shares their creativity and a love for the Outer Banks.
