I seem to wake up between around 1 and 3 am in the mornings and can’t go back to sleep. This seems to be my thinking time lately. I must say I have so much to write about at this time too, only think is that it’s too cold to go slopping off to the computer.
In the wee hours of this morning the thought of a man I used to know popped into my mind. Odd that, how things just pop in. He was a sculptor; he worked with different types of metals. When I was much younger I loved visiting art exhibitions and this is where I met him. He was also related to the family in a distant sort of way. His creations were amazing and so creative, also very abstract. So one day, whilst admiring his work, he wanted to know what I thought about his work. Naturally I told him that I thought his work was wonderful but I was picturing a bird, an eagle a very powerful eagle, sculpted in his style with all the pieces of metal and much less abstract. Moving on a few years after that, I saw him again at an exhibition. His exhibition consisted of predatory birds, it was amazing. He remembered me when I came to look. I complimented him on his amazing work and he said…”you know it’s because of you that I created these pieces, you were an inspiration to me.” I’ve always remembered that, that I was an inspiration at that moment in time to such a creative person. It’s one of those things I smile to myself about.
This got me thinking about being inspiring though. Inspiring someone does not have to be a grand affair. When I was very young someone was very, very kind to me when I needed it the most. I will never forget that lady and I will never forget my gratitude in receiving that kindess. She taught me a lesson, she inspired me, something I will never forget, and that is to be kind, always and forever. I dont think she would have any clue how much she infected me with her kindness.
We might never know when we are an inspiration to others…
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That’s a pretty amazing thought, really. It’s never occurred to me that I might inspire anyone! How wonderful if that were true. You also bring to mind the thought that if someone does inspire me, it would be a good thing to mention it to them. I wonder if sometimes we’re simply too much in awe of such folks to think they would care what we had to say?
I see your point Gunta, the thing is though, we often don’t realise when we might have been an inspiration to someone in a simple thing such as a kind gesture. Also, I’d like to add that when I was at one of my lowest lows and I blogged about it, you commented so kindly and it is comments like those that both inspire and give us strength to carry on…for this I must thank you.
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I really like this train of thought. We never know how we might effect others in the things we do or say. Like a pebble tossed in still water, spreading outward. What a heart-warming thing it is to know that anything I might have said helped you in a low moment. That is what we’re here for, isn’t it?
Yes it is, thank you dear Gunta.
I’m with Gunta – my experience is that we cannot always know how we affect others – some things I have done in my life, that seemed small acts at the time, have reverberated in unimagined directions and created powerful results in other people’s lives. So, we need always to be aware of this amazing power that we have and live from our hearts. Thank you for your visit and Follow at art rat cafe – I am honoured. I am about to explore your site – very nice to meet you…
So nice to meet you too clinock and thank you so much for your comment.
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Kindness is contagious
It is Roly
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So true, Hopey!
Thanks Pinky.
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Great post!
Thanks
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very true = )
Thanks seventh
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I think Gunta said it all, Hopestar. We probably will never know how much good we’ve done in our lives. Hugs xx
Thanks ad.
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Lovely inspiring post Hope
Thank you very much for saying so optie.
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lovely post
Thank you rondo
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Excellent and inspiring post, Hope…*hugs*
Thanks Cocoa, glad you liked it.
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=howdy hope……im having that same problem latly…the sleeping thing that is ..not men popping into my head…..lol
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so very, very true. I’ve also had a few who have inspired me but who I’ve never thanked.
Hi Ruth, I wish I had of thanked those who inspired me in the past but in future I will be doing so.
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Very true Esperanza.
One just never knows…
Absolutely ghiatjie.
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Seem so easy doesn’t it? Kindness and the power of it.Not sure if I have this right… Jy is ‘n pragtige mens en dit is groot om jou te leer ken, selfs al is dit net deur die wêreld van die web.Jy het baie gedoen vir my te deel.
You are so sweet mgert, thank you so very much.
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I had that problem last year with waking up in the early morning hours and especially at 3am. Now that my work hours are longer I seem to be too tired and I am sleeping right through but I am sure that it is unhappiness that wakes us. I use to wake and then immediately think of something which annoyed me during the day and I would not be able to go back to sleep again, very exhausting. I hope this phase passes and that you will get peaceful sleep.
Thanks so much Gb, I find it is when I feel troubled about something that I will wake up in the middle of the night. Glad you’re sleeping better now.
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I like this, very insightful
Thank you Katrina.
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you’re welcome
Nice post. Wish you had posted a pic of his work (used to know all the metal scuptors way back when)
Oh sorry footsy, I dont have a pic unfortunately.
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That’s so true, anything that you do can have a huge affect on someone and you might not know it *hugs*
Absolutely TA.
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Hey…hope you well…hugs!!
Hi Lisa, I am, hope you are too?
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Historically people woke up at least once per night and spent some time constructively while awake… e.g. reading, writing, praying and even visiting!
My blog posts here on http://totalhealthwealth.wordpress.com and on Letterdash.com/Balans may be of help in this regard.
Well then I must be quite normal then. Its so nice to see you here B
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If you like I’d send an email on this subject to your woman24 email…Just let me know.
I’ll mail you B. I see your email on your Gravatar.
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Love the story about you being the inspiration for the sculptor and not knowing it until much later. I don’t think we can set out to be inspirations; it’s just a blessing when it happens. You were encouraging to him and that released him to then be inspired. Wonderful.
Thanks so much.
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U are a true inspiration Hope.
Thank you so much for saying that Anthony.
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A very nice post for early in the morning. I often wake between 2-4 and that is the best time for writing after i read the living words in the bible, and i also read a few early morning posts at that time and i find i am more inspired by everyones words! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the visit and the comment Wendell.
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What a blessing to know you have been an inspiration! I love when that happens! We are all connected ~ but how wonderful to hear how you positively impacted him!
It was a nice feeling
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