If you live in the dark a long time and the sun comes out, you do not cross into it whistling. There's an initial uprush of relief at first, then-for me, anyway- a profound dislocation. My old assumptions about how the world works are buried, yet my new ones aren't yet operational.There's been a death … Continue reading Quote for Today: Mary Karr
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Staring Into the Looking Glass: Creative People and Narcissism
Creative people are often accused of narcissism. Can we alter the negative stereotypes and bad behavior associated with artists? Greek mythology tells the story of Narcissus, a young hunter who believed he was hot stuff because he was born from the union of a minor river god with a nymph. This boy was, of course, … Continue reading Staring Into the Looking Glass: Creative People and Narcissism
Seven Common Assumptions That Chain Creativity
Would you like to be more creative? Some common assumptions can chain our creativity and limit our experience of life. We have incredible minds. The mind helps us perceive and make sense of the world around us, constructing a worldview and processing information to support that view. For this reason, the mind can also be … Continue reading Seven Common Assumptions That Chain Creativity
