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As inhuman as it might sound, emerging field of psychology called post-traumatic growth is suggesting that some people are able to use their hardships and early-life trauma for substantial creative growth. Specifically, researchers have found that trauma can help some people to grow in the areas of interpersonal relationships, spirituality, appreciation of life, personal strength, and -- most importantly for creativity -- seeing new possibilities in life...Indeed, some of the most eminent creators of all time have noted overcoming adversity, using their negative experiences to inspire and motivate their work. Systematic studies have also shown a high preponderance of harsh early life events (e.g., early parental loss), psychological disorders (particularly among artists), and physical illness among eminent creators. blogs.scientificamerican/beautiful-minds/2013/05/06/turning-adversity-into-creative-growth/
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:42:01 +0000

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