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What it is to be inspired

10/7/2013

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“The most worrisome tragedy in life is the death of inspiration, where the value in living is lost and wild spirit ceases to cling to life. As if the eyes that had once seen and dreamed and lusted for color now glaze over and go forth unseeing. There is no greater sadness than the crushing of a soul, where fire that once burned oh so bright, dies and smolders forevermore.”
–Brandon Elijah Scott, Eye & Pen.
It’s a magical moment when you’re forced to pause and your eyes flash bright while your heart builds with an unstoppable passion, and your mind starts feverishly wandering. In this euphoric haze of transient inspiration, your mind breaks through its walls, and potential thrives within – thought bubbles begin to form, and then coagulate, creating fresh, new and exciting ideas.

This brilliant transformation is available to all human beings, however more and more people close off the ability to become inspired, where the heart thrives and the mind dreams – whether from the death of creativity from an adventurous mind or the bending of the knee to an adult life without real life. It’s a terribly thing when a person gives up on their dreams, whether it’s for a career or because of a sudden lifestyle change. A life without dreams does not move forward, it stands still. What once was a nurtured beauty of cultivated wild possibility is replaced with desolation and unhappiness. You can tell when someone no longer dreams and no longer lives, because their eyes dim and they float along, never truly seeing, never really feeling. It’s amazing the things a person can do when the breath of life fills their veins.

As I continue to travel the world, more often than not, I see tortured, surrendered beings, waking, working, sleeping and repeating – but there are the rare and wonderful highlights when I am able to experience a person’s reawakening, where the light flickers back on and ethereal joy flows within a person. I see the teeth catching and the gears beginning to move, where dust once settled, a fire begins to burn again. I love watching a person’s face light up, especially when the moment of inspiration is so unbelievably strong that all sadness and disappear is forgotten in a flash, replaced with hope and mindful racings.

There are rare individuals that never lose the feeling of life within them, who have never given in to the shadows that leach their hope, happiness and potential... And you can have the life you have always wanted, just allow yourself to live again. If things feel too tough, too complicated, or too impossible – find a way to change your circumstances, whatever the cost. Because money and things do not dictate happiness, you do, and it’s your choice to focus on righting the way you live, so that you feel alive, full of hopes and dreams, and love, and happiness, and inspiration. Whether you just need to cut out that negative person in your life, quit that stressful job or sell off all of your belongings and lead a life abroad – do whatever it takes, or else you may find yourself upon your deathbed with the aching realization that you’ve lived a life unlived.
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Debbie
10/6/2013 11:46:30 pm

Thank you for writing this post. I needed it and
plan to read it every day for inspiration. I no longer want to float along and I want my eyes to shine with joy.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/12/2013 09:14:06 pm

You are most welcome. Life is too short to be stuck in a vicious cycle of working, and sleeping. While work is most definitely important, I think it is just as necessary to do things that you love to do. Open your heart and take that trip, complete that project, start a new hobby. Whatever the case may be, do what you love, and love what you do.

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Carrie
10/8/2013 02:01:27 pm

Thanks for being inspiring!

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/12/2013 09:16:21 pm

You're welcome. :) I encourage you to live out your dreams and do what you love. We are only promised so many days around the sun, that you don't want to look back with regrets.

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Erin link
10/9/2013 01:00:04 pm

Such beauty in your words. Bookmarking. Will read whenever I feel the light going out. :)

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/12/2013 09:18:05 pm

Awe, Thank you. :) It does me good to know that I can be a light of encouragement to those who could use a boost. I have certain writings that I always look to when I need a boost. I hope that you can achieve every dream that you have. Don't be a stranger!

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Gavin William James Young link
10/9/2013 06:10:28 pm

Living in a city, my wife and I dream every day of living somewhere green and wholesome, all our plans built for this one purpose, yet, even though we are not 'there' yet, we feel like we are already living the dream. Getting there is part of the adventure too and makes arriving all the more poignant and treasured. Though many others - the kind of people who have lost grip of their own dreams - don't see what we do, or believe that we have it in us to get to where we want to, it means very little to us because the reality of our dreams are determined by faith in our own abilities, strength and determination and our faith in each other. All this said, it is great to have excellent examples, such as yourself, who are further along: somewhere inside it affirms our belief in the possibilities. So, thank you.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/12/2013 09:20:41 pm

For sure! Enjoying the ride is just as important. We are only promised so many times around the sun. It isn't important when you get there, it's how you get there. If you don't enjoy the ride then you probably won't be happy when the destination is reached. .

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haydn
10/17/2013 01:09:07 am

That was a really insightful article. I've been feeling very stressed lately. I too am a creative person pursuing my dreams and I found your article positive and beautiful; exactly what I needed to read at this moment in my life. I feel you have to renew your passions daily to keep them from growing stale and this filled me with the continued confidence to follow my own dreams. Thank you very much.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/12/2013 09:22:56 pm

:) You're welcome. Sometimes we all need a little bit of encouragement. Stay positive, and enjoy the ride. It isn't important when you get there, it's how you get there. Never stop dreaming!

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Dian| Vacation Rental Arizona link
10/31/2013 02:55:30 am

You just don't know how many souls you saved with this article. I myself gets tired with my life at some point.. But waking up each day, seeing the sun shines and sets are something that inspires me.. It springs hope eternally.. Your words are very powerful. I hope you would continue to inspired and touch other people's lives too.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/12/2013 09:25:35 pm

Thank you very much! Your words really touched me. I try to inspire and spark the light that is inside each and every one of us. Dreams can be achieved, and nothing should be off limits. Everything is possible. We are only promised so many trips around the sun. Enjoy your ride!

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JP link
3/11/2014 12:28:59 am

Great article Brandon! Without inspiration we become machines, I've witnessed it in my travels too. Look forward to reading more on your great blog!

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Darnelle
10/25/2014 06:36:41 pm

I love all of your work, it is truly inspiring to me. I love your written words and photographs that are heartfelt and deeply touching that truly hold meaningful messages of living hope. I am so grateful that I decided to stay up late and not pass up the opportunity to read about Eyeandpen.com . My eyes are now opened with a better understanding before I read your website. Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

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