Feed me

"So many scientists, philosophers, writers, poets and artists live
in torment! And while the public is inspired by their works, they
themselves would happily exchange their great talent for a few
days of inner peace. You may ask, 'But why are there so many
disorders and so many tragedies in the lives of such remarkable
people?' Because, while these creative people have nurtured the
gift they received from heaven, they have not been concerned
about working at a deeper level or accepting a disciplined life.
Many of them even think their suffering and imbalances feed their
talent, and in a way they cultivate them.
It is true that, in the case of exceptional beings, their
achievements of art and of the mind, as well as those of the
spirit, arise more often than not out of the suffering and deep
turmoil they have somehow been able to overcome. But to truly
overcome them, an inner work is necessary, and if this work is
non-existent or insufficient, in the end imbalance will prevail,
with all the anxiety and suffering that brings. "

Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov