1. Creative people tend to be smart yet naive at the same time.

2. They combine playfulness and discipline.

3. They have a great deal of physical energy, but can stop and relax completely.

4. They tend to be both extroverted and introverted, and can exhibit both traits simultaneously.

5. They alternate between imagination and fantasy, and a rooted sense of reality

6. They are humble and proud at the same time.

7. They escape rigid gender role stereotyping.

8. They are both rebellious and conservative.

9. Most are very passionate about their work, yet they can be extremely objective about it as well.

10.Creative people's openness and sensitivity often exposes them to suffering and pain, yet also to a great deal of enjoyment-a sense of bliss.