Positive aspects of ADHD?

I had posted this to an email list and thought I would share it here also. Maybe for me to refer back to when i've had a bad ADD day, or maybe even to help someone else see that its not ALL negative to have this disorder!
BTW, I have heard so many tell me that the positive aspects of ADD also get dulled with medication. I have not found that to be the case. I am just as energetic, bubbily and silly on or off meds. The difference is that I have the ability to "turn it off" if I so choose.
Here is what I have learned about the positive side of ADHD through my on experience along with observing some of my students with the disorder:

Creative
Funny
Full of energy and enthusiasm about something they are interested in.
Thinking "outside of the box"
Kids are attracted to the ADDults ( maybe cause we act like them?)
Spiritual emotional conection to God
Intuitive
Some are Spontanious
Creative trip planners
Problem solvers
Deep thinkers ( I have never met an ADDer that didnt like to talk about either philosophy or religion!)
Passionate about thier beliefs
Loyal
Emotional therefore we can be very empathetic

and yes, I know there are many negatives also. But you know? If we always focus on the negatives, sometimes we forget about our strengths. One way to help our ADHD symptoms and not feel so overwhelmed is to focus on those strengths.. and once again, learn to laugh at ourselves when needed , and learn to accept ourselves as we are. Warts and all.
This is where I am in my journey.. I mess up, I feel a bit of shame, but, with medical help, I am learning to shake it off, to laugh, and go on..
its not easy, but if I continue to build on my strengths and connect to others..maybe the negative aspects won't seem quite so bad.