I think it's always been normal for humans to compare themselves to each other, but we're so hyper-connected all the time now that it's driving us insane.
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I wasn't creative when I was depressed. When my depression got treated, I was creative again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity often flourishes when mental well-being is restored.
This quote by Shawn Colvin emphasizes the link between mental health and creativity. It suggests that periods of depression can stifle one's creative abilities, but when one's mental health improves, creativity can be revitalized and flourish once more.
Themes
CreativityDepressionMental HealthWell-BeingRevitalization
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a mental health awareness workshop to highlight the importance of treatment in restoring creativity.
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