Read the full article which is published on Philosophy Bits (external link)Creative action is compassionate action. Every creative act makes explicit something that was previously unseen, and in doing so it helps those who encounter it see more of their own self and the world. By engaging with an artwork, we undergo a wholly new experience, which grants us an opportunity to become aware of what we have not already noticed. What is created by the artist is not just a physical artwork, but a broader awareness in the audience of what exists and what is possible in life.
Compassionate actions are actions that meet the needs of ourselves or others. We all have a need for greater awareness, as it is through awareness that we discover how to break free from our suffering and create joy in its place. Every creative act is therefore also an act of compassion, because it helps to expand our awareness.
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