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Why poetry, here? Because poetry uplifts its writer, and if she is lucky enough, her readers, too. Around us, so many objects abound to write about. Once a poet starts with a smallest, most trivial object, he shall discover that his pen will spill out what is most delicate or most majestic hidden inside him. Since the classics sometimes dealt with lofty subjects with a lofty language, a person with poetry in his soul may incline to emulate that. That is understandable. Poetry does that to a person: it enlarges the soul and gives it wings. Yet, to really soar, a poet needs to take off from the ground.
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Daily Cascade #1086276 added March 31, 2025 at 12:36pm Restrictions: None
On Enthusiasm and Its Power
Prompt: Enthusiasm
"Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity."
Robert Foster Bennett
About which things are you enthusiastic?
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Nowadays, I am enthusiastic about books, reading, and writing. During my earlier years, I admit, I had much more enthusiasm for many other things. I guess I've lost enthusiasm for things I cannot do acceptably enough.
The prompt says, "Enthusiasm is excitement..." Yes, there is a part in it that has to do with excitement but it is more than that. And the prompt adds those as "... "inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity."
I doubt though that excitement comes first. I mean how can I be excited about something I am not inspired to do, and something I lack the creativity and motivation? I think excitement comes after the inspiration and not before. Then, motivation adds persistence, pushing me forward my goal even when challenges arise. With creativity, a rare occasion nowadays, comes innovation, as it allows me to approach tasks with new ideas and unique insights.
Then and only then, enthusiasm has the power to turn an ordinary moment or an idea into an extraordinary one. As the result, the amount of work that is needed feels like an adventure.
Usually, as I've noticed, enthusiastic people not only uplift themselves but also they may inspire those around them. This way enthusiasm becomes a purpose-driven energy, pushing them (and me) toward enjoying life by making it more meaningful. May we never lose the enthusiasm for things we enjoy and care about!
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