I understand Dan. I think for me it was just optimistic, and that is kind of what inspired me.

I agree. We are not all created equal. We all have challenges, but who can compare Marie Curie (a genius) with a person born with mental retardation? Who can compare a prince with a slum dweller? And mental illness also prevents life from being a level playing field. There are treatments for mental illness, but usually it is chronic and recurs from time to time, preventing consistent progress. I grew up being labelled weak, when in fact I had severe mental illness. "Mental illness is a defect in chemistry, not character."

Thanks Mark! I needed something optimistic and this sure fit the bill! Yes mental illness weighs on all of us but I'm hoping the light gets through regardless!

:)

Everything in the world has its genius, but if we judge a fish on its ability to fly, it will spend its life thinking it is stupid. ~Albert Einstein

My mental illness is a condition I suffer. It is not who or what I am. I shoot to develop my gifts in between managing my illness. I believe it can be done and is worth the effort.

Great share, Mark. Thank you.

Thanks, Mark. What a great post quote. And, arfie - I really like the Einstein quote, too.

We are not our illnesses. They do not define us completely.

thanks guys! your insight gives me more insight! :)