A ⭐ OF INSPIRATION

🌟VERB
fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative:

🌟NOUN
the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative:

The most profound of circumstances surrounding the most prolific artist in the last two millenniums became their latter inspirations to succeed. Ray Charles succumbed to a temporary drug addiction only to rise above the odds and continue to inspire musicians worldwide. Despite his childhood circumstances which left him blind, the star of his inspiration was the resounding reminders that blindness would never cripple his dreams if he pressed beyond doubt. The countless testimonies of career-oriented and successful individuals who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds are beacons of light to those of us who are focused and assured that we were born to serve a greater purpose.

Not every success story includes an audience of fans or supporters, however, it will usually include that one individual who believed beyond any whispers of doubt that you would succeed in your endeavors. You know that one special shoulder or voice or both, that cheers you on during those battles of mental fatigue. In most deemed success stories it was that parent which saw the best in that child or the spouse or friend who would become that tool which God used as His voice of encouragement, as well as the actions of that appointed star of inspiration which speak louder than their verbal support. 

Your journey to succeed may also include a stranger of success who will sort of waltz into your life and become a silent mentor. They may not inspire to inspire you, however, there are subtle words graced by a humility which sticks close to your heart.  Not every celebrity placed in your path is a door of opportunity to pursue your dreams, however, if you utilize the gift of communication you may just learn an inspirational thing or two.

There are vaults of examples to take in consideration when one considers the cost of stepping out in faith and becoming a designed sole purpose. The example of a songwriter who never experienced pain would have a hard time portraying healing in the lyrics of a song. Most suspense writers have either experienced firsthand the results of a murder investigation or they've interviewed the murderer. And, even if the information is appalling to the point of personal disgust, writing the story becomes the sole inspiration of the writer. And, you can best believe most authors dedicate entire books to that one honorable individual who cheered them on, even if multiple names were mentioned. 

The team of one is never a wise choice in pursuing goals or dreams, especially in the field of entertainment. Even though that committed star of your inspiration is not always readily available, the words of encouragement can surface at the most critical of moments. Whether that star of inspiration no longer exists in this earthly realm, the spirit of their words do. You have the gift to encourage yourself, however never forget God created teams of supporters, but you can only listen to one voice at a time. Find or pray about the one confidante who becomes that voice of reason and clarity when pursuing academic excellence, or visions of leadership in a greater the most capacity. The greatness appointed to those of us destined to accomplish greater than our humble or sometimes horrific beginnings may become a star of inspiration to the least expected.

May Will 2017