The general concern of this study was to see if an "inmate" in a total institution undergoes a process of self-mortification. The specific concern of this study was to see if self-mortification occurs ...

Creative mortification would be if someone says your art sucks, so you stop pursuing a career in the arts altogether. Or if you quit your job after that brainstorming session because you thought ...

I’ve had my fair share of mortifying moments, but I’d never heard the term creative mortification until I happened upon it in author Peggy Orenstein’s newest book, Unraveling. While others were making ...

Creative mortification can be understood by the classic definition of the word “mortification.” It means “to put to death,” and it encompasses all the finality that implies.

"Self-mortification means inflicting pain, suffering in order to gain control over pain," but it is always experienced as painful, the Jesuit said. "Masochism starts when a person feels pleasure ...

Creative mortification, no surprises here, is not so harmless. It’s when someone or something kills your creativity… forever.

Since its inception in 1983, Representations has been hailed as the best journal in interdisciplinary studies. Now in its 17th year of publication, the journal remains at the forefront of innovative ...

We need to be familiar with this concept. In fact, we need to plunge deep into its reality. Corporal mortification, or mortification of the flesh, is necessary at all times. It is urgently needed ...