One More Chapter
A twenty two year-old's view on life, death,
and Taylor Swift conspiracy theories
and Taylor Swift conspiracy theories
I believe wholeheartedly that in order to do anything in life you need to have inspiration. Perhaps you are someone who inspires yourself or perhaps you find inspiration in outside sources. For me, I look outwards to find my inspiration. In my life I have come to realize that these sources of inspiration come from one of five basic groups, at least for me anyways: 1. People you know 2. People you don't know 3. People who aren't real 4. People who are famous 5. Things That Aren't People See? Simple. Now let's expand. 1. People You KnowThis is the category that leads to all those sappy college essays about how much someone's mother, father or sibling has "inspired" them and "helped them become the person I am today". And while, yes, it is extremely cliche, it's still true. Many people - including myself - find inspiration in the people around them. This category includes all the people we know: friends, family, and loved ones. Honestly, I could find a reason in each of the people in my life as to why they inspire me, but here are a few good examples... My father was able to maintain a job that could support his family while also following his dreams and becoming an author, something I admire very much, My good friend, Erika Wilson, traveled to Denmark for a year during her junior year of high school where she learned a foreign language, immersed herself in a new culture and did so many amazing things - jealous! I want to be able to do something at least half as amazing as that before I die. One of my best friends, Victoria Carrier, is a huge inspiration. Most people don't know the struggles that she is living with, and I honestly forget sometimes myself because she is hardly ever let's it show. She is so strong and a true fighter and I hope she knows that. There are so many other people in my life that I feel inspired by: my mother, my brother, and all of my friends, but we should probably move on to the next category... 2. People You Don't KnowThis category is reserved for those people who inspire you, but you don't know on a personal level. Including small town heroes, non-famous authors/singers/artists/etc. You know, the type of people Ellen would bring on her talk show or who would be eligible for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. For instance... This boy makes my heart melt the second he opens his mouth. I love Ellen because she reminds us of all the goodness in the world and lets us take an hour to turn away from all the negativity. I was a dancer for most of my life up until I graduated high school and this man is truly an inspiration to me. I mean, imagine how many pounds he could press! The sad part is that there is significantly less choices in this category, we could really use some more inspiration out there! Let's get to work changing that! 3. People Who Aren't RealThis category is near and dear to my heart, but makes me severely depressed at times. Mainly because the people in this category are fictional, and I really wish it wasn't so. I am an avid book reader and so the list of people in this category is rather lengthy...I find that I am inspired by almost every protagonist I read about - sometimes even the antagonists. Here are a few good examples of people I am inspired by / want to become (this is a very thin line). The ones who inspire me because they are so badass and i wish my life allowed me to be that cool: Katniss Everdeen - I still have hopes that I might one day be as good with a bow and arrow as she is so that when the Zombie Apocalypse ensues I'll be the coolest girl in town ;) Rose Hathaway of the Vampire Academy series, written by Richelle Mead, (the movie comes out February 14th). Unfortunately all hope of being as powerful and inspiring as Rose is lost because she has the unfair advantage of being half-vampire and half-human and therefore she is faster, stronger and living a more badass life than I ever will. The ones who inspire me for being amazing: Jamie from A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. To be honest, every Nicholas Sparks character holds a very special place in my heart but she inspires me the most for so many reasons: her devotion to her religion, her strength to stay true to herself and many other reasons. Trust me, the more you read; the more inspiration you find. And you also begin to realize how mediocre and unfulfilling your life seems compared to a life of slaying evil, blood-thirsty vampires like an even cooler version of a CIA agent. But, hey, you work with what you've got. oh, and I can't forget - Pocahontas! (the Disney character, which I realize is not actually accurate at all) She is my spirit animal. Her strength, gentleness and beauty is all the inspiration a person could need. 4. People Who are FamousOk, here is where it get's a little out of hand. There are just so many celebrities who are doing so many great things for so many great charities and non-profits. And there are others who are famous for doing great things - for instance: political figures or historical figures. There are many reasons to look up to celebrities and I think that I can give you three really great reasons to be inspired by my three favorite celebrities. First up, you guessed it, Ellen Degeneres! She is truly an inspiration for so many reasons. She is always true to herself, she is hysterical, she truly loves what she does and it shows, she loves animals :), and she does so much to help those in need. She also brings real people onto her shows not just celebrities, which I love. Next, Jennifer Lawrence. Who doesn't love her?! She is pure magic and I feel like we would easily become best friends if we ever got a chance to meet. Also she is one of the most down-to-earth celebrities out there (along with Ellen and the next celebrity to make the list). She has no filter and doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. Plus she speaks out strongly against people who comment on other people's body. She doesn't put up with anyone calling anyone fat and loves to eat food. And I like that. Finally, not to be forgotten: Ed Sheeran Let's just say that I'd marry this man in a heartbeat (Ed, if you're out there, let's grab tea sometime - i'm not a big coffee person) First of all, his songs make my heart break because they are so beautiful. I have literally cried while playing his CD in the car.... Second, he is inspiring because he is a prime example of a celebrity who doesn't let the fame and money go to his head or change him. In many interviews he has said that he hasn't actually spent any of his money on expensive things. He keeps it in savings for the day that he has a family to support and has faded out of the spotlight. He doesn't want his future family/children to have to worry about pay bills or affording college. I only hope I am that modest when I inevitably become extremely famous one day (haha...I can dream...), plus - he's a ginger! oh, and I almost forgot - the man who inspired me to follow my passion for film and do what makes me the happiest: Micheal Night Shyamalan. Hey thanks for that! 5. Things That Aren't PeopleWe have arrived at our last category of inspiration. Here you can find all the things in this world that can inspire you that aren't people. There is nature, animals, songs, movies, etc. For me, New England in the fall is a beauty all should witness before they die and I am so blessed that I was able to grow up here. Seeing all the leaves change color and experiencing the perfectness of October - pumkin flavored everything, apple picking, sweaters and scarves - is enough to inspire a whole book of poems and an art gallery filled to the brim. and of course; my greatest source of inspiration.... So how about you? What inspires you from which category?
Leave a comment and let me know! Thanks for stopping by, Amanda Lucille
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