I agree, a little bit of stress can help get the ball rolling, but too much stops it. There is a balance for sure.

Creativity & rumination. Yeah, I don't see them as similar when they manifest in me. Rumination is more of an energy drainer, while creativity is energizing. I can't create well at all when I'm overthinking. And for me, the energies feel drastically different.

I'm curious now though. Can you tell me more about how you see them as similar? That's really interesting.