Art Paves The Path to Healing

Art nourishes the soul especially during trying times or times of crisis. More and
more the healing benefits of art come to us through music, performances, film
and books working their magic with the soothing rhythms of artistic intent. I
gravitate to the arts whenever I can to find out what lies beneath the
turbulent waves of my busy life. So it was no surprise that a book helped me
with the profound loss of my mother.

When I first read Mary Lou Quinlan’s best seller The God Box I was moved by the love and legacy her mother left her in a multitude of rattan boxes. Filled with notes of prayer lovingly tucked in by her mother for loved ones and acquaintances, they revealed a kind and thoughtful woman who cared about the people around her. A woman who took the time to express her wishes for health, happiness, success and more to all with whom she came in contact. Mary Lou’s personal account of the dearest of losses unveils the far reaching impact that simple gestures can have on those you leave behind.

The story of this remarkable woman led me to a place of healing that had eluded me since my own mother passed away. The healing energy from this book worked its way into my heart and soothed my soul.

Too many of us forget how the arts can intentionally or unwittingly heal us. The cathartic moment when you enter the landscape of a film and shed tears of joy or pain for emotions you didn’t even know were hidden beneath the surface of your
consciousness.  The inspired moments of a haunting violin or a tragic aria can be uplifting or intense. No matter the emotion the arts will tease it out of hibernation to a place of revelation.

Join me in navigating the artistic riches and enjoying the cultural offerings of our great county.  With its many theaters, film houses, musical performances, galleries and book signing events where authors talk about their journeys, you will always find something that touches you personally. And you will be transported to places both familiar and enchanting. At the very least you will come away ignited by the passions on the screen, stage or page. And perhaps your heart will feel a bit lighter, or your troubles will be put in perspective, or a truth will be exposed or “Whatever”. Experience art and you will be transformed.  

Come see the one day only performance of The God Box, a beautiful, uplifting
testament to a mother’s legacy and a daughter’s love. Share the experience with
your daughters, mothers and friends. Meet Mary Lou Quinlan, NY Times bestselling author and actress at a lovely reception following the performance where you will also have opportunity to get a signed copy of her book The
God Box.

“The God Box” a daughter’s story

A One Woman Performance

Saturday
May 25^th at 2 PM

Applewood Estates Performing Arts Cente

1 Applewood Dr. Freehold NJ

For Tickets Visit www.giers.org
or call 732-577-1076

Proceeds benefit GIERS: Grief Information Education & Recovery Services