Inspiration
6,429 words by 23 writers in Portland, Toronto & elsewhere
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japan, Art, beauty
"It's not perfect but yet it's still beautiful".
by Valentina ManchiaBologna — Today I had my first Mokuhanga lesson. It’s Mokuhanga that produced the Ukiyo-e masterpieces of Hiroshige. It’s made of wood, ink and hands: my hands drawing and cutting. It wasn’t easy, and I made many mistakes in mixing ink and rice glue. And this is the result. Not so perfect. “It’s not perfect but yet it’s still beautiful”, Sensei told me. “It has expression”. So today I learned two things rat...
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inspiration, Serendipity, Creativity
Take a smile.
by Valentina ManchiaTurin — I was very sad this evening, when I entered the metro. I found this. And now I have a smile in my pocket, just for me.
Travel, inspiration, peru
On beach-bumming and teaching an old dog new tricks
by Connie TsangLima — I was propped up on my elbows at the base of the Miraflores cliffs, beach-bumming and occasionally snickering at badly burned tourists while they hobbled behind their tanned surfing teachers, dragging...
inspiration, cityscape, night
Ghost Tower in the night. ...there's a story in there.
by Shay DarrachToronto — In a post-apocalyptic Toronto, the city would be strangely, hideously dark beneath a moonless sky. Only the Tower would remain, its lights still tracing patterns up and down against a backdrop of star...
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Philosophy, Life, inspiration
The Impulse
by Galway O. in San Francisco -
inspiration, water, Life
I do not believe in the concept of waves. When one wave crashes, another nips at it's tail and they become one continuous wave; the same in life.
by Katja Stephanos in Dewey Beach -
Weather, inspiration, reflections
There's a lot of mysticism surrounding the rain.
by Luis Bracamontes in Odense C -
inspiration, Haiku, urbex
The light
by Philippe Castelneau in Lasalle, Gard -
Family, inspiration
Until we meet again, Tatay...
by kat c in Mandaluyong -
inspiration, Print, Publishing
Inspiration...
by Paul Capewell in Milton Keynes -
inspiration
Almost two years ago, I vowed to never love again...
by kat c in Pasig -
writing, inspiration, sea
One way to find some motivation...
by Daniel Sparling in Červar-porat -
travel writing, Hong Kong, inspiration
When I land in a city I love, I feel nervous.
by Jennifer Lien in Hong Kong -
music, community, inspiration
Today's venue is a beautiful one...
by Elisa Adams in Leigh-on-Sea -
Travel, inspiration, peru
On beach-bumming and teaching an old dog new tricks
by Connie Tsang in Lima -
nature, inspiration, Art
Nature's Inspiration...I've noticed that people respond well to sunlight. As do plants. But, we humans really respond happily to sunshine, yellow, and warmth.
by Erin Conrad in Henderson -
inspiration
I long for freedom....
by kat c in Mandaluyong -
japan, Art, beauty
"It's not perfect but yet it's still beautiful".
by Valentina Manchia in Bologna -
inspiration, Serendipity, Creativity
Take a smile.
by Valentina Manchia in Turin -
history, inspiration
Inspiration.
by Kinley Borden in Ewing Township -
Andrew Wyeth, Brandywine Valley, Kennett Square
so we were on our way to view our new home in kennett square
by Daniel Chow in Kennett Square -
music, magic, inspiration
Random river front piano moment: Please Play Me, Jesus
by Lindsay Caron in Portland -
inspiration, cityscape, night
Ghost Tower in the night. ...there's a story in there.
by Shay Darrach in Toronto
Recent Moments
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Philosophy, Life, inspiration
The Impulse
in San Francisco, United States -
inspiration, water, Life
I do not believe in the concept of waves. When one wave crashes, another nips at it's tail and they become one continuous wave; the same in life.
in Dewey Beach, United States -
inspiration
I am grateful for the quiet moments when you just feel so grateful to be alive and blessed to be surrounded by such beauty.
in Prescott, United States -
poetry, Adventure, inspiration
Like the night sky, we're full of mysteries with our curious eyes. Possessing the elegance of a blooming rose, in a field of ungracious souls. We are pearls of an extraordinary paradise, though most of us are blinded by the unearthly cries. I write of such matter, in the deepest state of poetry. Such a graceful art, that's written cursively across my heart. In a paralyzation of beauty, this earth inevitably stuns me. Leaving each flower to grow, in a cardiac arrest of a fanciful field of the unknown. Each day is an adventure, grasp the exhilaration resting gracefully at your awaiting.
in Nassau, The Bahamas -
Weather, inspiration, reflections
There's a lot of mysticism surrounding the rain.
in Odense C, Denmark -
poetry, Love, inspiration
You're the aid to my bruises. You're my heart's music. A symphony that beats for my muses. A heavenly arena of extravagantly extraordinary mystic rhythms. Arranging into a line of coordinated notes. Forming into the melody of love, the melody of inspiration. The sweet rhythmic paths of life itself shown into such prosperous beauty. An adventurous land of glory, waiting to be traveled upon. Awaiting to be uncovered.
in Niagara Falls, United States -
poetry, Love, inspiration
My Lighthouse even knows there’s more than what is told.Sharks keep swimming,I’m no longer in fear,I’ve swam to the shore,Where none of you seem to exist here.Safe inside, I climbed my Lighthouse,As I approached the lookout, I glanced down south.Peering into the ocean,As if it’s a torturous place I never have been.I stood upon the edge of my Lighthouse,Waving down south,Farewell my sins, I am free at last.My lovely Lighthouse has rescued me,No more hiding,I’ll shine with its lighting.Lighting up the night,Standing tall and striking all the demons of the sea.Balancing high above,As I am free.My Lighthouse knows me and holds me close,My armory that I love the most.Built up in bricks,The walls are thick.Incapable of being knocked down, my beautiful Lighthouse stood tall,Waiting patiently as The Recovery of my fall.
in Saint Louis, United States -
inspiration, Love, dream
There is no one else like you. You are beautiful in every single way. Don't ever give up chasing your dreams, because anything is possible and the only person that can hold you back is you.
in Chesterfield, United States -
inspiration, Haiku, urbex
The light
in Lasalle, Gard, France -
Family, inspiration
Until we meet again, Tatay...
in Mandaluyong, Philippines -
inspiration, Print, Publishing
Inspiration...
in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom -
Beach, Travel, inspiration
When was the last time you let go, and lost yourself in a moment completely?
in Honolulu, United States -
inspiration
Almost two years ago, I vowed to never love again...
in Pasig, Philippines -
writing, inspiration, sea
One way to find some motivation...
in Červar-porat, Croatia -
Travel, Art, inspiration
Inspired by Portland Art Museum. This painting is by Jules Olitski, American artist.
in North Vancouver, Canada -
music, community, inspiration
Today's venue is a beautiful one...
in Leigh-on-Sea, United Kingdom -
inspiration, Creativity, motivation
When all that's sure becomes a blur, and visions flee from you. Recall the past when dreams were vast, and let it spring anew.
in Santa Ana, United States -
spring, Work life, inspiration
As rain covers the hope of sunshine in Spring, so does laziness suffocate my will to be productive in labor. Oh, how I love the rain!
in Santa Ana, United States -
travel writing, Hong Kong, inspiration
When I land in a city I love, I feel nervous.
in Hong Kong, Hong Kong -
Travel, inspiration, peru
On beach-bumming and teaching an old dog new tricks
in Lima, Peru -
inspiration
I long for freedom....
in Mandaluyong, Philippines -
japan, Art, beauty
"It's not perfect but yet it's still beautiful".
in Bologna, Italy -
inspiration, Serendipity, Creativity
Take a smile.
in Turin, Italy -
history, inspiration
Inspiration.
in Ewing Township, United States -
Andrew Wyeth, Brandywine Valley, Kennett Square
so we were on our way to view our new home in kennett square
in Kennett Square, United States -
inspiration, cityscape, night
Ghost Tower in the night. ...there's a story in there.
in Toronto, Canada -
music, magic, inspiration
Random river front piano moment: Please Play Me, Jesus
in Portland, United States -
nature, inspiration, Art
Nature's Inspiration...I've noticed that people respond well to sunlight. As do plants. But, we humans really respond happily to sunshine, yellow, and warmth.
in Henderson, United States