BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS

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Cosmic sadness—transforming pain into creativity

Cosmic sadness—transforming pain into creativity

Why we enjoy sad music, emotional labor, and more with Susan Cain

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Carissa Potter
Sep 23, 2022
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“Longing itself is a creative and spiritual state.” —Susan Cain

Recently, I have been spending a lot of time trying to define (and find meaning in) this moment, with my current understanding of reality. Why is life so hard? If hard things don’t always make us better/stronger, what is the point?

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