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| Sidney Cobb Class of 2019 |
Last semester, in my art class we
discussed why art was important. We concluded that art and creativity were a
big part of find joy and inspiration in our lives. When taking this class, I
was struggling to find meaning and happiness in my life. I had become so tied
up in school work and résumé building that I no longer stopped to enjoy what I
loved. In the class, we created this list of all the people and things that
inspire us and I use it as a reminder whenever I get down, as you read this, I
challenge you to make your own list and read it when you are feeling
uninspired.
- Someone who has influenced your life in many ways. You
don't have to know this person, nor does it matter if the person you name
is real or fictional. They should be someone who can really turn your mood
around
- My mom, Elizabeth Bennett
- A hero or heroine - someone whose work and approach to
life you really admire. It can be someone of cultural and/or political
importance
- Sandra Day O’Connor
- A piece of music or a full album that, no matter
how many times you listen to it, is always engaging
- Glass Animals, How to be a Human Being
- A song that you love so much that it stands head and
shoulders above any other
- Cigarette Daydreams, Cage the Elephant
- A field or subject area that you love so much that some
people might even say you're a little obsessed with it. It's so important
that you can't even break it down into specific parts - it's just the
whole thing. It might be something that other people don't particularly
care about (or may even actively avoid!)
- Christopher Nolan films
- A book or piece of writing that is influential in your
life in some way, along with its author
- The Glass Castle, Jeannette
Walls
- An actor whose work always engages you
- Eddie Redmayne
- An influential solo musical artist whose work is a
constant in your life
- Ed Sheeran
- Your favorite item on the menu at your favorite place
to eat
- Watt’s Grocery, flounder with potato salad and Swiss
char
- Something specific about the physical presence of a
person you love
- Watching someone you love being fully engaged in an
activity or hobby they enjoy
Sidney Cobb, of Frankfort, Ky., is a junior McConnell Scholar studying political science and history.