Two words tend to escape my vocabulary quite frequently; motivation and inspiration. Sure, I've used the word "inspiring" or some variation thereof, but it's typically just in passing or as a "space filler" in a sentence to convey the point I'm trying to make. Really, though, it's rare for me to be truly inspired. Of course, there was this one time a song really hit me at my core and I drew for hours listening to that song on repeat the whole time. And no, I wasn't high... or drunk. Unfortunately, that song doesn't have the same effect it did back then.
A few other times I had been inspired artistically by the romantical relationships I had been in, triggering the romantic artist in me. Always a nice moment to be able to reflect upon and tap into when needed (or wanted).
But honestly, not much inspires me. It's a definite rarity. I absolutely feel that the inspiration begets motivation. If I'm inspired by something, I become energized and motivated to accomplish whatever I'm inspired to do.
A few weeks ago I wrote about passion, or my lack of for that matter, and my quest to figure it out. I may have figured it out tonight. If I'm passionate about something, then when someone, or something, does the thing that I'm passionate about with such amazingness, then I'll become inspired and motivated to move towards that level of amazingness, right? I mean, in theory that makes total sense, "passion = inspiration + motivation".
My answer? Movies. Okay, okay, wait. Let me explain. "Devil's Advocates" might go on to say things like, "Many people are inspired by music, that doesn't mean they should make music". No. It most definitely shouldn't, because most of those people suck at singing and shouldn't be anywhere outside of the car or the shower when attempting. But when I see, watch, hear, a performance of such incredible caliber that just entraps me into a world of unimaginable wonder curiosity; when I'm brought into my own bubble and forget the reality that exists; then I know I've discovered something raw and total "truth".
I'm not going to go any further. I feel that this is a good lead in to my next blog which I think might be my wrap up for the year. Which, if you haven't noticed, is a yearly thing. Actually, I'll probably write again before the 31st, as I've got more ideas floating around in my head that need emptying. Some very interesting thoughts and new directions are coming soon.
A few other times I had been inspired artistically by the romantical relationships I had been in, triggering the romantic artist in me. Always a nice moment to be able to reflect upon and tap into when needed (or wanted).
But honestly, not much inspires me. It's a definite rarity. I absolutely feel that the inspiration begets motivation. If I'm inspired by something, I become energized and motivated to accomplish whatever I'm inspired to do.
A few weeks ago I wrote about passion, or my lack of for that matter, and my quest to figure it out. I may have figured it out tonight. If I'm passionate about something, then when someone, or something, does the thing that I'm passionate about with such amazingness, then I'll become inspired and motivated to move towards that level of amazingness, right? I mean, in theory that makes total sense, "passion = inspiration + motivation".
My answer? Movies. Okay, okay, wait. Let me explain. "Devil's Advocates" might go on to say things like, "Many people are inspired by music, that doesn't mean they should make music". No. It most definitely shouldn't, because most of those people suck at singing and shouldn't be anywhere outside of the car or the shower when attempting. But when I see, watch, hear, a performance of such incredible caliber that just entraps me into a world of unimaginable wonder curiosity; when I'm brought into my own bubble and forget the reality that exists; then I know I've discovered something raw and total "truth".
I'm not going to go any further. I feel that this is a good lead in to my next blog which I think might be my wrap up for the year. Which, if you haven't noticed, is a yearly thing. Actually, I'll probably write again before the 31st, as I've got more ideas floating around in my head that need emptying. Some very interesting thoughts and new directions are coming soon.
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