Insanity and genius

Insanity vs. Genius


Can there be an oxymoron that would allow for an insane genius? the definition of insanity is extreme irrational, foolishness. So was Michelangelo insane? Well by definition perhaps. He was an artistic genius but when it came to hygiene he rarely took baths, changed his clothes, and would sleep fully dressed. He has often been speculated to have autism. How can a man like this help to create some of the most beautifully regarded works of art? There have been many in the past, present, and I am sure in the future who if they thought or think outside of the box of "normality" would be deemed insane. Is that a fair label to apply to someone we perhaps do not understand or has a view that is opposite of our own. There was a time that Greeks believed in Gods like Zeus were they insane. Or perhaps their methods were genius using what they had to understand the world around them. Aristotle said, “No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness.” If there is that fine line than why not erase the definitive line that a textbook created and let the insane geniuses rule the world. Dropping the labels would mean a general acceptance of people who are different than ourselves. this is not an easy feat for anyone we all have our preconceived notions of who people are and what box we want them to fit into. I have never been big on conformity and I am successful in my own right. I have had moments of insanity and many moments of clear genius. There was never a line only me~ Only the diversity that makes us who we are, makes our nation great, makes people question themselves. 
 I dare you to erase the line between insanity and genius and let yourself shine for who you are not who they want you to be!