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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

This is so very true. When young artists and writers ask from where do I get inspiration my reply is to live life. Then communicate your view or interpretation of life based upon all of your experiences using whatever creative outlet you want. That means we have to get out there and live a little 🙂

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Josh Pillay's avatar

That's so true - it feels more organic and authentic when inspiration is drawn from within based on your own life journey. Our life is perfect creative material. or at least, that is what I'm starting to realise.

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Renee Faber's avatar

I am considering the many different reasons people suffer depression and wonder if long-term depression may be, in part, losing the understanding we are inspiration by nature. I am not claiming this as truth, but looking at the comparison of the two states and if they are indeed related.

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Josh Pillay's avatar

I'd think that would be a fair assumption to make especially if one struggles (for a myriad of reasons) to recognise the immense value and worth they bring not only to the world but through their own existence - by being. I suppose feeling distant from your self - both at a physical and emotional level, tends to cloud our understanding of who we really are.

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Nicola T's avatar

Another tonic for the soul! Thank you Josh and wishing you an excellent week.

Have you heard of the Big History project? The lecture series (on Khan) creates an excellent perspective on the human miracle -- Rosie and I thoroughly enjoying delving into it together.

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Josh Pillay's avatar

Cheers Nicola. I've been thoroughly enjoying your weekly stories - it is a staple part of my weekend reading diet.

I've not heard of the Big History Project but just did a quick Google search and it looks like something we would love! The boys have asked me heaps of questions on the universe which I've often struggled to answer. Having this information so beautifully presented is brilliant!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

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Tom Jackson's avatar

Excellent! Thank you.

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Josh Pillay's avatar

Cheers Tom.

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She Rites's avatar

I will think on this today... it is very close to my own research... 😬

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Josh Pillay's avatar

Glad this resonated! :)

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David's avatar

Inspired words from a mind conscious of being vital in the world through the function of being.

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