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How would you fill in the blanks?

How would you fill in the blanks?

Inspiration  sparks creativity and creativity powers action, and this, as we know leads to getting it done - And getting it done, more often than not, takes us to wonderful places... if only to say, "Hey everyone, look what I did!"

I hope you will have a
wonderful year, that you'll
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the world right now), that
gen will, when you need to be,
be wise, and that you will

always be kind.
Neil GaimanInspiration is defined as something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create, and is very much individual. For me, inspiration seems to come from watching the "hustle and bustle" of the world, nature, friends, as well as the biographies, lives and creativity of others* (a majority of whom I will never have the pleasure of meeting) - It is in the creativity of others where I have found my latest inspiration.

It came to me as an "interactive" birthday quote by Neil Gaiman** where the sender can fill in the blanks for the well wishes of the coming year (at least this is how I've interpreted it). The quote looks like this before it is filled in: 

" I hope you have a {fill in blank}  year, that you will {fill in blank} dangerously and outrageously, that you'll {fill in blank} , that you will {fill in blank}  and that you will {fill in blank} , and that you will have {fill in blank} . And most importantly (because I think there should be more {fill in blank}  and {fill in blank}  in the world right now) that {fill in blank} , when you need to be, {fill in blank}  and that you will {fill in blank} ."

Neil Gaiman filled it out like this - 

        "I hope you have a wonderful year, that you will dream dangerously and outrageously, that       you'll make something that didn't exist before, that you will be loved, and that you will be liked, and that you will have people to love and like in return. And most importantly (because I think there should be more kindness and wisdom in the world right now) that you will, when you need to be, be wise and that you will always be kind."

Inspiration is found in the quote itself to be sure, but it is the creativity behind the quote that has captured my imagination. This creativity offers a framework to make something that has amazing birthday wishes, thought and meaning... and as we all know, fifteen minutes of heart felt effort will trump a pricy gift anytime.

Being more creative still, if you "fill in the blanks" as if you are sending this to your self, it can be used to develop your mantra, your goals and your aspirations - The core values at the heart of who you are, where you want to go, and what you want to be. 

And there is an importance in doing this... it can help ensure your plans, your activities and everything you are doing are aligned with your core vision. Because as you know, being misaligned with this will have you spinning your wheels, missing your goals and probably making you unhappy more often than not.

The utility of this quote is really quite versatile it seems and with all of that said, here what it looks like when I fill in the blanks:

          "I hope you have a phenomenal year, that you will explore dangerously and outrageously, that you'll continue to stretch yourself beyond what you know, that you will be mindful and that you will be exhilarated with what you do, and that you will have fun with it. And most importantly (because I think there should be more involvement and collaboration in the world right now) that you will, when you need to be, be present and that you will help those around you."

And if you decide to fill in your own blanks, don't be surprised if it takes you longer than you thought. 

All rather inspirational don't you think?

iamgpe


* The creativity of my daughter offers me regular inspiration.

** Neil Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. His commencement speak entitled "Make Good Art" is a must see.



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Graham🐝 Edwards

7 years ago #5

Thanks for your comment Joel Joel Anderson. I like it !!

Graham🐝 Edwards

7 years ago #4

Thanks James Neal

Graham🐝 Edwards

7 years ago #3

Thanks for your comment Madeline Anderson-Balmer. I like it !

Joel Anderson

7 years ago #2

“I hope you have a courageous year, that you will dare to be original and live dangerously and outrageously, that you'll take daring footsteps, that you will live with passion for others and that you will dare to be bigger than you, and that you will have a rich, daring and rewarding life. And most importantly (because I think there should be more uplifting and positivity in the world right now) that you take the time to see the world around you--and, when you need to be, be a leader, be a follower or understand when to get out of the way and that you will make a difference; one person-one step at a time}.”

Joel Anderson

7 years ago #1

" I hope you have a courageous year, that you will be an orignal living dangerously and outrageously, that you'll dare to be bigger than you are, that you will take daring footsteps and that you will dare to be different , and that you will have compassion for others. And most importantly (because I think there should be more uplifting examples and positivity in the world right now) that seems content on perpetuating emotional sensationalism, when you need to be, be bold, be bigger than you, be a leader—be a follower or be one that knows when to get out of the way and that you will make a difference; one person—one step at a time."

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