Anca Lamse

“Pennebaker saw that those using expressive writing around trauma had far fewer visits to the campus health center than those who wrote trivial stories.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

“Play is a key component of the arts and aesthetics in myriad ways. Art and play are like two sides of the same coin, with play being a part of artistic expression, imagination, creativity, and curiosity.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

“Your ability to move your attention flexibly, which is called switching, is quite limited,” he said.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

“You’re not asking your rational, cognitive brain to be in charge. Quite the opposite. You’re marshaling other parts of your brain to be of service. It’s a reminder that the arts are passively active. No need to think; just do it.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us