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Diana | Sloppyperfect's avatar

I resonated so much with it because this is exactly how I feel about joy, inspiration, curiosity and nature. You can't be rigid with it, it's not a bird you catch once and put in a cage and force to sing.

Clint Collide's avatar

Beautifully said, Diana. I know why the bird(s) fly (and soar)! :-)

Gino Cosme's avatar

I love this reminder that creativity isn’t a lightning bolt but a practice of staying curious. When we treat wonder as fuel, even the smallest details become doorways back to inspiration.

Clint Collide's avatar

Agreed. I always try to remember the line from American Beauty: “Look closer.” Changing our “focal length” can always inspire wonder. At least with me. :-)

Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

Feed your curiosity, keep learning, grow and flourish. As Siegfried said we change, we are not fixed or static. Be a tree.

Clint Collide's avatar

Be a tree, huh? Love it. Thank you, dear Ray, for the reminders. Cheers!

Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

Just keep growing, healthily, spiritually bigger and wonderfully.

sixes's avatar

Thanks Clint and Siegfried Sassoon. Happy birthday, birthday twins Bernie Sanders and Antonin Dvorak, both inspiring to me. Dvorak's Songs My Mother Taught Me, Symphony from the New World (Going Home), and Rusalka (Song to the Moon) are some favorites.

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Steve. As you might have guessed, I’m spending the morning playing catch-up on comments and correspondence. Cheers, my dears!

Doug Thompson's avatar

✅✅👍 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧

Clint Collide's avatar

Cheers to you, dear Doug! 🌈✌️

Ricky Vaughn: Therapist &Coach's avatar

Yes! Thanks so much for the reminder. It really is integral for a fulfilling life and to keep going!

Clint Collide's avatar

Amen, Mista Sista! Cheers

Tracey's avatar

It's so very important to keep learning, stay curious and find that sense of wonder that was our reaction to everything when we were children. Loved reading this today ❤️

Clint Collide's avatar

A belated thank you, dear Tracey. I hope your week is filled with curiosity and wonder!