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The Art of Mess
Friday, June 08, 2007
Many people suffer guilt over their messy desks and homes. We look at how a little disorder can actually benefit creativity and art. David H. Freedman, co-author of A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder, puts John Schaefer's messy desk under the microscope. And Nick Keelan, professor at the music conservatory at Lawrence University in Wisconsin, discusses how disorder is intertwined with musical performance.
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WOW! This is an interesting subject John.
For me it works both ways. I sort of tracked it down. From the first day of Winter to the last day of Spring I'm working with the organized side of myself & I'm more introvert & from the first day of Summer to the last day of Fall I'm working with the chaotic & messy side of myself & I'm more extrovert. I hope I'm making sense. BUT when I start my running sessions with an organized plan neither of the above are true. Sport makes me sharper & I can easily interract with both sides at at any time. To my experience I feel better & work better when I'm experiencing both worlds.
I must buy "A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder" to compare my findings with this book which I've read it many times & practiced it:
http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Your-Clutter-Feng-Shui/dp/0767903595
It's a must read.
Check this one too:
http://www.karenkingston.com/
Cheers.
Hamid.
www.videopix.co.uk
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