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The Surprising Benefits of Bittersweet Feelings
20:32 - 25:50 (05:17)
Research shows that people in a bittersweet state of mind are predisposed to creativity, spirituality, awe and wonder, rather than just a difference between grief and depression.
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Research suggests that individuals who embrace emotions of joy and sorrow, found in a bittersweet state of mind, are more likely to experience feelings of creativity, spirituality, and wonder.
20:32 - 24:00 (03:27)
Psychology
Summary
Research suggests that individuals who embrace emotions of joy and sorrow, found in a bittersweet state of mind, are more likely to experience feelings of creativity, spirituality, and wonder. This state of mind is not the same as depression, and it is important to recognize and accept the duality of life's experiences.
ChapterThe Surprising Benefits of Bittersweet Feelings
Episode#583: Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, Tapping into Bittersweet Songs, and Seeking the Shards of Light
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses the importance of the feeling of longing in the creative impulse, as it is the root of our inspiration and can be triggered by different experiences such as music.
24:00 - 25:50 (01:50)
Creative impulse
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the importance of the feeling of longing in the creative impulse, as it is the root of our inspiration and can be triggered by different experiences such as music.