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Creativity and Depression

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Just in case you can’t see the glass as half full from my earlier post, then here’s a related post that at least fnds the positive in difficulties!

Creativity and Depression

“Have you ever wondered why depression is commonly associated with creative genius? According to Paul Wolf, a clinical pathologist at the University of California. Einstein, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Ravel, Goya, Michelangelo and Warhol all suffered from diseases that are now thought to have contributed to their greatness. Melancholy, in particular, seems to be common amongst great sculptors, painters, writers and composers and Asperger?s syndrome has been linked with extreme perseverance, perfectionism and a disregard for the opinions of one?s peers ? exactly the behaviour one needs to create masterpieces that defy prevailing logic or make no immediate or logical sense to the outside world.”

So, next time you’re feeling blue, just think that you’re creating masterpices – libraries!

Stephen

Full post as published by Stephen's Lighthouse on April 02, 2010 (boomark / email).