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Which has more value: creativity or knowledge?

Our society values knowledge over creativity. Intelligence is usually associated with how good you are with numbers and shapes. The standard IQ test proves this. Scientists and doctors are respected and those professions are awarded a lot of prestige. And that is perfectly sensible. Looking at how doctors have been risking their lives to serve humanity during these tough times, and scientists have been working tirelessly on producing a vaccine, they sure do deserve a lot of respect. But having said that, creativity deserves respect too and shouldn't be branded as a waste of time. We humans have been producing art since we have existed and art has been influential in shaping human culture. There are two things that make the human race different from any other species on this planet; one is that we have the highest level of consciousness, and the other is our ability to product art. By producing art we are doing something that is not essential to our survival. Unlike other animals, our life isn't just limited to basic biological functions like eating and reproducing. Creativity and art is one of those rare things that brings all mankind together despite our differences. Music, for example, is a universal language. We can appreciate good music even if it is in a language we cannot comprehend.
Ps: irrelevant but this is one of my favourite paintings ever.

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Have you ever observed siblings who were presumably both raised in the same unhealthy manner, but one somehow stopped the pattern in their own relationships while the other one continued it? What do you think best explains how one was able to diverge while the other wasn't?

I haven't personally noticed this but awareness could be one factor. Or maybe its all about perspective. One sibling might feel that the abuse they went through is normal. While the other may be very much against it. I've met people who think it was okay for their parents to hit them or yell at them when they were kids. They don't notice any negative affects. But they do admit to having mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. If you think about it, these issues stem from childhood abuse. There are mental illnesses that run in families. A part of them is hereditary but the other part is how the children were raised. Your genetics determine how prone you are to developing a mental illness but it is your upbringing and home environment which decides whether or not you will actually develop a disease. For example, let's take Borderline Personality Disorder. A component of it is genetic but a person has to be exposed to some form of childhood trauma in order to develop it. It's also possible that one sibling may develop a mental disorder while the other may not. Or perhaps both siblings developed a disorder but one found awareness which helped them discontinue those unhealthy behaviours. Every individual is different and we are all born with a unique temperament. One thing that is traumatic for one person may not be for another. We also react to traumatic situations in different ways. For many abused people denial is a huge coping mechanism. Especially when the abuser is your own parent. No person wants to believe that the people who were supposed to protect them damaged them the most.

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+1 answer in: “Do you think that governments and the customs of its people can itself create particular strains of nationwide trauma?”

Do you think that governments and the customs of its people can itself create particular strains of nationwide trauma?

Yes I believe so. I read a work by Frantz Fanon in my politicial science course, "The Wretched of the Earth". Fanon worked as a psychologist in Algeria during colonial times. He describes how violence can not only traumatize the colonized but also the colonizers. There is also a thing called intergenerational trauma. Basically in cultures where corporal punishment or emotional abuse is considered normal, trauma is passed down along generations. Trauma is not genetic but it can be passed down when unhealthy parenting patterns are repeated over and over again.
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When it comes to people who have had little experience with meaningful trauma during their formative years, what do you think they should do to make themselves prepared for coping with it if and when it arrives?

I don't think you can ever be fully prepared to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event. You can't control how your brain responds to an event. One thing maybe traumatic for one person but not for another. Its very personal. Death of a loved one is one of those trumatic events most people will go through atleast once in their lifetime. Feeling traumatized and depressed for the first few months after the event is normal and expected. That can be categorized as Acute Stress Disorder. But once the length of trauma goes past the first few months you may need to visit a psychiatrist. Because at that point you maybe experiencing ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) which can resolve on its own but usually you will need medication and therapy.
+2 answers in: “Why do you dislike people pleasers?”

Do you ever suspect that the reason they became accustomed to acting like that was to survive in a household with someone who required being emotionally managed in order to avoid their wrath/ridicule?

Yes that's true. Emotional abuse and/or neglect can have terrible impact on a child's self esteem. Being a people pleaser can also come under the fawn response. Basically what that means is that you are unable to say no to a person and you do whatever you are told. It's one of the four responses to trauma; the other three being fight, flight or freeze. When your body detects danger it goes into emergency mode. This is called an Acute Stress Reaction.
Do you ever suspect that the reason they became accustomed to acting like that
+2 answers in: “Why do you dislike people pleasers?”

Why do you dislike people pleasers?

Because usually they have low self esteem and they don't allow themselves to be fully authentic in the fear that others won't like them. I feel there is no point in being a people pleaser because you can never make everyone happy and by trying to do so you are wasting your time and your life.
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Thoughts on quarantine life ? 😒

philosiper’s Profile Photoحمزہ ._.
It's alright. I used to spend most of my time staying home anyway so it doesn't matter. But I do miss going out during spring. I went outside for a walk yesterday and it felt amazing. Also I lost my breath rather quickly so this lockdown is making people unfit that's for sure. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️
I like that I have more time to paint. But online summer school is starting soon so its going to be boring. I'm missing my campus too, just a little.
Thoughts on quarantine life
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What's a belief you hold onto?

I like to believe if you do good then good things will naturally come your way. You could call this karma. But to be honest I don't think karma is real. Nature isn't fair. Sometimes no matter how good you try to be you don't get what you deserve. Some people are simply more fortunate than others in life. I think that while many things are very much in our control, some things are best left upto fate.

Well, those are the paintings that I used to draw in Kindergarten.

Sorry for being rude previously. It's just that I love colors. They make me happy and help me feel alive. I'm not skilled but I like seeing whatever I make, it reduces my stress. Also because I'm a human and I think all humans should try some sort of art n their life. Its a symbol of our humanity. We've been creating art since cave days. So why not.
And I don't talk much, I tend to keep stuff bottled inside. I need a way to express my feelings and I figured painting does that for me.
Well those are the paintings that I used to draw in Kindergarten

Pretending is our own decision which can sometimes make them feel the power of positivity. It's not only a shameful moment but also a lesson as well. It develops guilt to aim for good deeds.

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Not everyone is capable of changing. Some people are great at suppressing their conscience and continuing doing whatever they were doing. You can see their inner guilt when they project their own deeds onto others.
+2 answers in: “Is it easier to forgive or forget ?? ☺️😜”

Forgive like nothing happened... Probably the most humble way :))

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Humble but not honest. If you pretend that nothing happened you aren't being honest. You are compromising on honesty for someone else's comfort. I've noticed people don't like to hear about how they hurt others. It burdens their conscience and the guilt makes them uneasy.
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Is it easier to forgive or forget ?? ☺️😜

lstking’s Profile PhotoL S T K I N G
Forgive. You can't forget unless you had a bad brain injury and woke up from a coma. It always pisses me off when people say Oh just forget it. Noooo that's not how it works. You can't just forget things. Though you can forgive, both yourself and the one who caused you pain. Forgiveness should come from your heart not because you are told to forgive. Forced forgiveness is pointless.
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