Being highly sensitive can be a beneficial trait in many ways, such as enhancing creative expression and leading us toward making more cautiously considered evaluations and decisions.
But being unusually sensitive and inner-directed means we are to an extent “misfits” in a culture like this that so values sociability, extroversion and quick action – all of [...]
In her post Are Introverts More Creative than Extraverts?, Elizabeth Wagele writes about how this key personality dimension relates to creative expression. Here is an excerpt :
My café friends and I, mostly introverts, were discussing where our various kinds of creativity came from recently. Our DNA is probably mostly responsible, but we each pointed to [...]
“Talent will out.” If that old aphorism were really true, those with the highest potential to make the world better would inevitably have the opportunities and power to provide a constant supply of art masterpieces, to lead medical, political and business organizations, or otherwise realize their advanced potentials.
What keeps so many high potential people from [...]
Many interviewers and entertainment writers have described Twilight Saga actor Kristen Stewart as “cautious” and “shy.”
At least one news story refers to her as a “Self-proclaimed introvert.”
By the way, I am not presuming Kristen Stewart is shy, introverted or highly sensitive, and I don’t know her personally.
But just from my gut reaction to seeing her [...]
“What you do for a living is not be creative, what you do is ship,” says author and entrepreneur Seth Godin, who suggests we must deal with our fearful “lizard brains” to avoid sabotaging projects just before we finally finish and present them to the world.
That summary is from a couple of sources, including scannercentral.co.uk
The [...]
His films are always satisfying and exciting on multiple levels, and I’m looking forward to Tim Burton’s new project Alice in Wonderland. What are some of the aspects of his life and way of working that help him be so creative?
Costume designer Colleen Atwood also admires Burton as an artist, and explains: “He is able [...]
The film Mystical Brain reveals the exploratory work of a team from the University of Montreal who seek to understand the states of grace experienced by mystics and those who meditate.
Filmmaker Isabelle Raynauld offers up scientific research, which proposes that mystical ecstasy is a transformative experience and could to contribute to people’s psychic and physical [...]
A critic once described the mind of Jonathan Miller as “a turmoil of sizzling wires, connecting drama with anthropology, literature with quantum physics, linguistics with genetic theory.”
From the PBS site of Bill Moyers Journal / Jonathan Miller
What caught my attention to write this post was the discord Dr. Miller has expressed about his choosing various [...]
In this scene from “Twilight,” Edward (Robert Pattinson) is telling his love interest Bella (Kristen Stewart): “It would be better if we weren’t friends, not that I don’t want to be. If you were smart, you’d stay away from me.”
Psychologists Jeremy Clyman and Ryan M. Niemiec consider it to be a “very important positive psychology [...]
With something like twenty percent of us being highly sensitive, that means there are many performers with the trait – musicians, actors, public speakers.
In her book The Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine Aron, PhD writes, “This is a natural for HSPs – yes, it is.
“(I leave you to think about all the reasons why it is [...]
Most people experience strong feelings occasionally, unless they are depressed. But for some, their emotional reactions are especially intense.
Psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski (1902 – 1980) developed a theory of personality that is often used to understand gifted children and adults.
One of his ideas is Emotional Overexcitability (or Excitability), which can include intense feelings, extremes of complex [...]
Dacher Keltner (PhD in Social Psychology, Stanford University) has worked with Paul Ekman, and is now a professor in U.C. Berkeley’s Psychology Department.
Here are the Youtube notes from the following video :
In Born to Be Good, Dacher Keltner demonstrates that humans are not hardwired to lead lives that are “nasty, brutish, and short” – we [...]
The growth mindset
In her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Stanford psychology professor Carol Dweck explains how important attitude can be in developing our talents.
“This growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts,” she writes.
“Although people may differ in every which way—in their [...]
Our creativity can benefit from cutting down on unessential rational thinking. The following video includes comments by actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jenna Gavigan, and sculptor Louise Nevelson.
Also see articles by Morty Lefkoe.
A profile by the Institute of Noetic Sciences notes that Lefkoe “made a series of discoveries that allowed him to help people make permanent changes in their emotions and behavior.” He is founder of The Lefkoe Method, available in the programs Undo Public Speaking Fear and ReCreate Your Life.
Eliminate one [...]
In her article How to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Intuition, Judith Orloff, M.D. writes, “True intuitions will never put you down or support destructive attitudes or behavior. Here are some guidelines for distinguishing legitimate fears from irrational ones:
Signs of a Reliable Intuition
* Conveys information neutrally, unemotionally
* Feels right in your gut
* Has a [...]
Quotes from SelfGrowth page for the video :
“We all know that there are brief events that can change our lives forever. Winning the lottery. Meeting the love of your life.
“We believe that you can also change your life in 5 minutes or less by learning about a new idea that will change the course and [...]
Video: “What stops you from doing what you love? It’s a survival mechanism called Resistance, and it goes into alert mode any time you do something that raises anxiety.”
Barbara Sher points out, “Everyone has unique gifts and talents. What you love is what you’re gifted at. To be completely happy, to live a completely fulfilled [...]
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Psychologist Michael Britt talks about the topic in one of his PsychFiles podcasts, titled: “How Do You Really Raise Self-Esteem? The Incredibles vs. American Idol.” We do need to nurture meaningful self-esteem in kids and ourselves, but not the superficial and overinflated kind; we can enhance our talents by awarding ourselves deserving credit for abilities [...]
J.K. Rowling speaks in this brief clip from her Harvard Commencement Address about the power of our imagination in creativity and innovation, and in understanding other people’s situations. In my added commentary, I note there is a potential self-limiting aspect to imagining.
Read more and see larger size video at TalentDevelop.blip.tv
In his article The Keys to Self-Confidence, Brian Tracy gives an example of someone who overcame fear to “do what their hearts tell them to do” – here is an excerpt :
One of greatest of all impressionist painters was a man named Paul Gauguin.
He had a family and worked in the post office in Paris [...]
In this clip, Dick (Jim Carrey) is feeling exuberantly self-assured after getting a promotion, and sings “I Believe I Can Fly.”
There are many variations of belief and attitudes that can keep us from “flying” and realizing our talents and dreams.
In his article Facing the Enemies Within – Courage and Fear, Jim Rohn talks about five [...]
What is it about vampires that is so exciting and enthralling? Are they merely fantasy creations – or psychologically rich archetypes?
[The image is Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king in the movie Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.]
Writers such as Nina Auerbach, and filmmakers Guillermo del Toro and Alan Ball talk about the mythology and [...]
“Anxiety is not a mental illness… no more so than smoking or alcohol abuse; all three are habitual behaviours born of and perpetuated by conscious repetition.” Charles Linden.
See Video: Causes Of Anxiety Attacks – by Charles Linden
Dean Radin is Senior Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) – one of his books: The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena.
Sample Gift Box of Intentional Chocolate.
TDR page: Psychic Ability.
