At the heart of Gratitude Blooming is art. All the art is an attempt to bring some kind of healing into the world. According to the artist and co-founder Arlene Kim Suda, even if the expression of a work reaches just one person at a time, it feels like the slow work needed to build the momentum to create the world we hope and dream to live in.This week we talk more about the power of art - both creating and interpreting it.  Inspired by Oren Slozberg, the Executive Director of Commonweal, we explore Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) as a process of looking at art that leads to deeper understanding and interpretation. The first step is simply to look at the art. What do you see? What colors are used? What can you describe of the plant?Once you have a good sense of what you're looking at, the next step is to start asking questions. What do you think is happening in the illustration? What might the artist be trying to say?What does this remind you of?What is the plant saying? There is no right or wrong answer in interpreting art. It is a practice of making meaning.We appreciate your support and help so we can bloom! Please take a moment to give us 5-stars and share a review. You can always email us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to hear from you! For the holidays or mindful gifts, check out the Gratitude Blooming shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com.  Use code: BLOOM22 to get 20% off everywhere in our shop!--------If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us grow.You can also share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We love hearing from our listeners.And don't forget to check out our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com where you can support the podcast even further. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you!