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I enjoy painting

I started to paint with oleos since I was 9 years old. I loved going to painting classes after school and suddenly it became my hobby.

In my opinion, painting is an art that encourages the expression of the imagination and feelings of humans. Art contributes enormously to my personal and professional development in many ways.

Painting is a form of expression and catharsis. When I’m stressed out, happy, sad, worried, exited and need to get out all of my feelings and energy, I paint. It’s a way to express feelings and a form of communication. Painting generates a mental break that reduces stress and creates feelings of happiness and relaxation. Art helps me have harmony between my heart and mind.

When the enjoyment in painting is so deep, there is a sense of personal control and this helps me reorganize my thoughts and feelings. It also contributes to my personal and professional development since the feelings and emotions are channeled positively so it makes me see things with a clearer perception and make better decisions.

Painting is also a good way to strengthen the ability to concentrate since it requires a lot of focus on little details.

In my opinion, it is very important to have a hobby that you are passionate about. It contributes to have a balanced and harmonious life which has an impact in the quality of the personal and professional dimensions of a person. It is also fundamental because it promotes discipline, strengthens the will and enriches the soul.

I think there are four pillars in life which are critical in maintaining a balance and interior harmony: professional-academic, spiritual, physical education and art.