in·spire
in-'spIr: verb
to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural
Lots of things inspire us. Fear, love, compassion, duty...the list is endless and changes often. A person's inspiration says a great deal about the quality of their character and is in fact, pretty telling about who they are.
Some of y'all know me, some don't, so here's a few things that are inspiring me now:
- Music. As usual, I'm obsessed with a few people, and today, both that are suprisingly old school. First: Ani DiFranco. This woman's music is pretty freaking rockstar. I caught her show last winter and she's nowhere near as angry as she used to be, but her newest album is still HOT. Second: Death Cab for Cutie. Positively my favorite band ever, and I'm going to check them out this Friday. So excited!
- Friends. To the Africa crew out there - E, Cass, Kelli, Sarah and Julius - you're the ones who are listening to all my opining and questioning. You guys are my support system. You are the first part of the thread, the ones that shaped this spiderweb.
- Family. I am relieved and blessed that my parents understand me. My Mom gave me this big heart that I have, and my Dad contributed the adventurous gleam in my eyes that makes me think of crazy stuff. What a cool combo to have as mentors.
- Words. The power of knowledge is insane. Psalm 40 recently knocked me on my ass, and so did Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. Check 'em out.
- Beauty. I think about beauty a lot. What is it? What ISN'T it? Today it's operatic word-play creativity, and the mingling of friends for a Ladies Night Dinner Party at Alicia's.
What inspires you today? Tomorrow? In 10 years?
posted by Ally @ 1:59 PM
5 Comments:
Sasa Ally (sup?) I'm loving this blog, lovin' the process! And in the words of the great philosopher Lisa Turtle (saved by the bell): "What is art? Are we art? Is art art?"
Nice reference, E. Personally, I'd go with the irreverent words of Jessie Spano - "I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'm so, so, scared Zach."
Al, that is a great reference too, but I think Screech really said it best when he said:
"Gift Rap...Isn't that MC Hammer's Christmas song?"
I think that phrase really captures the spirit of this holiday season!
good stuff there ally! keep it coming.
Thanks for the support, y'all! I'll have to post on Saved by the Bell since everyone likes it so much. Think they took Bayside High to Kenya on a field trip?
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