Inspiration is nothing but a word to some people, but to someone like me it is a world within itself. As a journalist/writer/artist/human being I find inspiration in daily activities. I could be drinking tea, walking down 4th Ave., eating something delicious or even just talking to someone. Inspiration is a spark in the mind. That spark becomes a flame and that flame can burn down a forest. Now I don't mean literally because our trees are things that should be appreciated and loved and I am a follower of Smokey the Bear. My point is that that fire of inspiration is meant to be used to achieve great things. Goals can be reached, mountains climbed, and life can be lived with the proper inspiration. Everyone has a different source but everyone uses it in some way, shape, or form. That's what today was; a day of pure inspiration.
It started with Nancy Sharkey who shared her story with the group. She talked about how great journalism is and her time as a journalist. She worked for the New York Times, in travel, police, and so much more; and she included us in telling her tale. She asked us about what we have done, what we wanted to do, and why. That right there is a true journalist and that started the sparks of inspiration. Susan Swanberg was up next and I was excited to see what she had to say. She is a Professor at the University of Arizona and a science enthusiast. She discussed Media Law and Ethics and shared the stories of some journalists who have taken their job all the way (death). It really shows that as a journalist you sign up to report and to put yourself in harms way to help others. That I found really inspiring and right here I knew this is so the thing I want to do!
Next was a man I won't forget anytime soon, especially because he has a movie coming based on a book he wrote. And yeah, he is a journalist!!! His name was Joe Sharkey (yes, he is married to Nancy). He has been in the journalism business for about 50 years. After the Vietnam war he went to Philadelphia and worked with the Philadelphia Inquire in the 1970's. He worked as a general reporter, police reporter, night club columnist, television critic, investigator, and so much more. He was also an editor at the New York Times. That is where he met Nancy. So anyways, he was super interesting especially because he shared so much. Inspiration right there was a wild fire.
That lead to a day of progress, fun, and good times. Inspiration is all around us. Life can't run without a little sprinkle of inspiration. and like the great Ferris Bueller once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." No one wants to miss life. You can do this, I believe in you!
It started with Nancy Sharkey who shared her story with the group. She talked about how great journalism is and her time as a journalist. She worked for the New York Times, in travel, police, and so much more; and she included us in telling her tale. She asked us about what we have done, what we wanted to do, and why. That right there is a true journalist and that started the sparks of inspiration. Susan Swanberg was up next and I was excited to see what she had to say. She is a Professor at the University of Arizona and a science enthusiast. She discussed Media Law and Ethics and shared the stories of some journalists who have taken their job all the way (death). It really shows that as a journalist you sign up to report and to put yourself in harms way to help others. That I found really inspiring and right here I knew this is so the thing I want to do!
Next was a man I won't forget anytime soon, especially because he has a movie coming based on a book he wrote. And yeah, he is a journalist!!! His name was Joe Sharkey (yes, he is married to Nancy). He has been in the journalism business for about 50 years. After the Vietnam war he went to Philadelphia and worked with the Philadelphia Inquire in the 1970's. He worked as a general reporter, police reporter, night club columnist, television critic, investigator, and so much more. He was also an editor at the New York Times. That is where he met Nancy. So anyways, he was super interesting especially because he shared so much. Inspiration right there was a wild fire.
That lead to a day of progress, fun, and good times. Inspiration is all around us. Life can't run without a little sprinkle of inspiration. and like the great Ferris Bueller once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." No one wants to miss life. You can do this, I believe in you!