Touch of Madness

"No great mind has ever existed 

without a touch of madness."

Aristotle

What appears to be madness, actually may be brilliance.  Think of the jokes the Wright Brothers had to listen to when expressing their idea of flight.  Imagine the ridicule Einstein tolerated or crass remarks made to Carl Jung.  Throughout history great minds succeeded in spite of criticism from peers.

We bravely speak up to our friends with an idea we have been mulling over.  An idea that seems to make us percolate with creativity and desire comes spilling out loud.  It is when we look at the faces of our friends ... the shock, disbelief and laughter ... that we begin to second guess our inspiration. We cowardly laugh and say, "April Fool!"

It is no wonder great minds tend to isolate themselves so they cannot be distracted by criticism or negativity.  Engaging with others can dilute the original idea so the project veers off track.  Today, April Fool's Day is an excellent time to float some madness out to friends.  Watch the facial expression and listen to those who support and to those who demean.