Lately, the world feels heavy. The news cycles keep spinning with war, loss and division. By the time we reach the end of a year, many of us are running on empty. It was toward the end of 2025 that I started looking for something to soften that weight. Something simple. Something that could pull me back to myself. I found it in art. Not in museums or formal exhibits—although I love those, too—but in the quiet, personal act of surrounding myself with visuals that lift my mood. Art that speaks to me, even if no one else notices it. A small holiday decoration in the right shade of red. A framed image that tells a story I want to remember. A painting that catches my eye again and again.
In one of our offices, I recently made a few changes. Nothing elaborate. I added a few art pieces that I personally love. They were chosen with intention: warm and emotionally resonant. The effect was immediate. The space felt different. People lingered longer. The energy in the room shifted. Conversations slowed down. I realized how quickly art can influence not just how we feel but how we relate to others in a space. Read more on Forbes.com
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