Inspiration is the seed from which all hope springs.  It arrives when you recognize the truth.

Where can I find inspiration?  Inspiration will come to you in silence.  Find a place to be in silence.

Inspiration is fleeting, so grab on to it with both hands before it is lost to distraction.  Write it down.  Paint it. Film it.  Dance it.  Do whatever you can to capture it.  

Some of my fondest memories are of watching you create.  Whether is was watching you cook, creating a duct tape wallet for your friends, or spending hours on a Halloween costume. I enjoyed it even though I had no idea what was driving you.  Only you knew.

I want you to remember to listen to your little voice inside.  Particularly when it seemingly appears from nowhere.  It is there to help you, teach you, guide you.  Your little voice may be telling you it's time to do a mundane chore.  It may be telling you to be kind to a stranger.  It may be telling you to create something that will inspire millions one day.  If you follow your heart and act on inspiration, you will find success.

I have wanted to do this for a while, but I was afraid.  I was afraid of what people would think.  Then I saw this inspirational video from this 17 year old artist who lives just outside of Cambridge, England.  She reminded me that we only have a short time here, so we better make it worthwhile.  Thank you Frankie.

Hopefully, in the end, there will be a meaningful record of what is important to me.

This site is dedicated to my lovely wife and two beautiful children.

My promise:

It will be honest.
It will be meaningful.
I will never ask you to "please share".
I will do my best to post at least once a week

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