Matthew: that's a great explanation, to point to the intention as the important part. But also in the case of the artist, his intention was to relieve his suffering.
I think before one can contribute to others, especially on a large scale, it's an important prerequisite to be stable in oneself, especially mental stability.
If he felt that his mental health and circumstances in his life no longer served him to allow his talents to flow through him and contribute, as he already had to millions in the span of his short career, maybe by leaving this life he freed his spirit to move on to new pursuits.
Whether or not the action was shortsighted, if he could have waited and seen through his circumstances or tried to work through his mental troubles, I don't know. Most of all I hope that he is in heaven and that his spirit is at peace!
Michelle: that's great that you worked through your mental state and outlook to open up to your art-- it's great that you seem to be 'grounded' and mentally clear, as well as open to the flow of art. Many artists seem try to live exclusively in their art, while often neglecting other practical parts of their lives, financial, mental, health, relationships, etc. It's good to see that balance in all parts helps you to enhance the flow of your creative spirit.
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