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"The point is… to unify and harmonize the opposites, both positive and negative, by discovering a ground which transcends and encompasses them both." Ken Wilbur, No Boundary. Art represents the universal principle of integration, synthesis, and synergy. In order to come into the artistry of who we are, it is important to balance the apparent paradoxes, oppositions, or polarities within our nature. Synergy is the union of two or more principles, which combined, can create a greater whole. Art is the integration of opposition in order to become even more of who we are. The light and dark of our nature needs to be incorporated before we fully express the whole of who we are. For the one who achieves balance and integration through the creative process or by working with the hands, there is a deep love for one`s creative expression which is inspired from perception and emotional insight. This is the ability to balance and blend the opposites, yin/yang, to be equally receptive and assertive. This is the alchemical process of merging fire (spiritual) and water (emotion) which makes a new element, steam (mental and spiritual creativity with passion). When a person is drawn towards Art it is an indication of the desire to manifest artful creativity, artful handling of duality, polarity and the desire to create something new in the blending process, and thus becomes Arcane Art. To some people the concept of Arcane Art might be quite complex. It is more or less divided in two