The greatest gift of all time is that you can make creation
The greatest gift of all time is that you can make creation infectious because people spend less time being negative... If you log all the time with negativity in the while world, I wonder how much better the world would be if people sat down and did something positive. It spirals.
Hear the voice of Skrillex, the maker of sound and rhythm, who declared: “The greatest gift of all time is that you can make creation infectious because people spend less time being negative... If you log all the time with negativity in the whole world, I wonder how much better the world would be if people sat down and did something positive. It spirals.” These words, though born from the world of music, rise as a universal teaching. They remind us that the power of creation is not solitary—it multiplies, spreads, and reshapes the hearts of those it touches. To create is to spark a flame; to share creation is to set a thousand torches alight.
The meaning of his words lies in the contrast between negativity and creation. Negativity consumes time, energy, and spirit, yet produces nothing but shadows. Creation, by contrast, builds, inspires, and uplifts. And it is not passive: it is infectious, a current that flows from one heart to another, magnifying its force. When one person paints, writes, builds, or composes, another witnesses it and is moved to begin their own act of creation. Thus the spiral begins—not downward into despair, but upward into light.
History proves this truth. Consider the Renaissance, when Europe emerged from centuries of darkness into a flourishing of art, science, and thought. One act of creation begot another: the sketches of Leonardo inspired the discoveries of Galileo, the poetry of Dante inspired the paintings of Botticelli, and the architecture of Brunelleschi inspired generations to look upward in wonder. The Renaissance did not grow from wealth alone, but from the spiral of creation shared, repeated, and multiplied. Each work of beauty diminished the power of negativity, filling the human spirit with awe and possibility.
Skrillex’s words remind us also of the cost of negativity. If one could measure the hours given to complaint, hatred, envy, and despair across the span of humanity, the weight would be staggering. Empires have fallen, friendships have broken, and families have withered under the rule of negativity. Yet if all that time had been redirected toward creation—toward writing songs, planting gardens, building communities—how much brighter would our world be? It is a sobering thought, yet it is also a call to action: we cannot reclaim the hours wasted in shadows, but we can choose, today, to invest in light.
The origin of these words springs from the heart of an artist who understands the nature of his craft. Skrillex, whose music transformed silence into thunder, saw how beats and sounds could unite strangers, ignite dance floors, and dissolve barriers. His art proved his teaching: when creation is shared, it becomes contagious. The joy of one song becomes the joy of thousands; the act of one creator becomes the inspiration for countless others. This is the spiral of positivity he speaks of—not a closed circle, but an ever-widening wave.
The lesson for us is clear: do not linger long in the fields of negativity, for they yield no harvest. Instead, put your hand to the work of creation, however small. Write a line of poetry, plant a seed, help a neighbor, or craft something with your hands. Each act of creation is a seed of positivity, and each seed grows into branches that others may climb. What you create today may inspire someone tomorrow, and in that inspiration the spiral continues.
So I say unto you: embrace the gift of creation. Let your life itself become infectious, not with bitterness, but with hope. Refuse to spend your hours in endless complaint; instead, shape them into something that adds to the world. Remember the truth of Skrillex’s words: creation spirals outward, lifting all it touches. Begin with one act, and you may find yourself the spark of a movement greater than you could ever imagine. For in the end, the greatest gift of all time is not merely to create, but to inspire others to create—and in this spiral, the world is renewed.
RMRuin Mlo
Skrillex’s perspective is compelling because it shows how much power we have in shaping the world with our mindset. But I wonder: Can we really measure the impact of positivity versus negativity? How do we track the long-term effects of creating something positive compared to the damage caused by negativity? Can small, everyday positive actions really counteract the larger, systemic issues of negativity in society?
HLHoa Lee
This quote from Skrillex brings up an important point about how our actions can impact the world. By choosing positivity, we could create a ripple effect that changes the tone of society. But how do we keep that positivity going when faced with constant negativity, especially in times of crisis or stress? How can we make positivity a daily habit rather than just a momentary escape?
MPNguyen Le Minh Phu
I love Skrillex’s idea that creating something positive can be infectious. It’s inspiring to think about how one positive action can lead to more positivity in the world. But I also question: Is it really possible to eliminate negativity altogether? Can we simply replace it with positivity, or do we need to learn how to balance both emotions to create a healthier environment?
AALe viet anh Ami
Skrillex’s quote about the power of creation and positivity is incredibly motivating. It’s true that negativity can be overwhelming, and if more people focused on doing something positive, the world would likely be a better place. But I wonder, though—how do we create environments where positivity spreads naturally, especially in spaces where negativity is deeply ingrained? What can we do to counteract the constant flow of negativity we encounter every day?