Creativity confers a significant degree of freedom. Those who discover their creativity at a young age are thus likely to experience a level of freedom in their lives that most others do not. In some cases, it facilitates an escape from a life of deprivation.
Such creativity usually relates to the arts: painting, sculpture, music, dance, theater and writing, among others. Talent in such areas affords both a diversion from the traditional path to career fulfillment and a freedom of expression that others can only imagine.
Of course, a degree of creativity is helpful in any field of endeavor but artistic activity offers additional benefits, especially at the personal level. Indeed, this is the reason that many well-educated and financially secure individuals become novelists, paint or join theater groups later in life. I personally recommend such an adventure for everyone....no talent needed.
