This piece on the Times of India about the importance of conflict in making creative leaps. I previously wrote about the importance of sadness in understanding happiness or creating art - it's a conflict with yourself. The following is an excerpt from the article that is quite enlightening, read up!
It's important to remember that facing conflicts will make you stronger - and a stronger mind means stronger creative leaps. Yep, it's true!
TRB
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Most are confused between conflict and the method of resolving a conflict. We assume, incorrectly, that Gandhi, as a peace loving person, must have avoided situations of conflict. On the other hand, he faced conflict heads on. Bhagat Singh and Gandhi were both gearing themselves to deal with conflict, except that Gandhi tried to employ peaceful means while Bhagat Singh chose aggression.
The duty of a scientist, artist or professor is also to engage in conflict against repressive regimes of knowledge. Any kind of limited knowledge is a form of bondage. Albert Einstein advanced the boundaries of scientific knowledge. James Joyce did the same in the world of literature. He flouted rules of writing as he saw them as restrictions on creativity. Picasso and M F Husain for example, explored realms beyond accepted rules in visual art. Mother Teresa redefined the concept of caring. Every one of them faced criticism and controversy, yet they remained convinced of the nature of their work and the methods they used to fulfill their vision. They remained engaged.
It's important to remember that facing conflicts will make you stronger - and a stronger mind means stronger creative leaps. Yep, it's true!
TRB
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