A few months ago, I stumbled across a Polish psychologist Kazimierz Dąbrowski's theory of Positive Disintegration. This theory is that for gifted individuals a period of existential depression may be a stage of moral development which leads to further personal growth and realization, and for some rare individuals, a personality which is characterized by inner peace, strong compassion for humanity, and selfless service.
About.com: Gifted Children has a good introduction to this theory.
This theory brings to mind the lives of those who are remembered as saints or martyrs, who have surpassed the dark night of the soul and have shined so brightly in this world that they have illumined the path of peace for many others.
“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.” - Richard Bach
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Debbie--You have created a beautiful site that I hope will be an inspiration and source of comfort not only to you but also to others who are struggling with issues of depression. God bless you on your journey--Kristina
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