Why do artsy people see the world so much more differently than other people?

Question

I have always been a very artsy person...writing, poetry, literature, dancing, interpreting art....anything pertaining to the arts has always fascinated me. I find that I almost always have a different opinion or viewpoint than my husband and his family, who was raised in an "all work, no play" atmosphere. Why do you think artsy people are so much more emotionally charged and passion driven? I always thought I was "different" for the way I viewed things, and sometimes I feel I cant be my true self in front of his family.

Answer 1

It's all Steve. I couldn't have put it better myself.

Answer 2

I would say because they are able to see things outside of the box, of what is considered "normal" and acceptable, and they stretch themselves emotionally.

Answer 3

We pay more attention to things and are more open to life.

Answer 4

You, and other artsy people, think more with the right side of their brain (i.e., right-brain dominant).  Other people are left-brain dominant.

Answer 5

Well it's like this......people who are drawn to the arts think in a more complex....abstract way.  It is hard for other people to understand that as they think only one one level.  Artsy people are also more so spiritual than others as we like to explore other realms.  We are known though to be escape artists....our one downside depending on what way you look at it.