It is an honor to stand here, giving praise to Deoch once again.
May you embrace that which makes you an Aisling, the gift of Deoch and the Inspiration you have fostered within yourselves
Deoch has blessed me with a life of inspiration. Not only that which has come forth from my own Spark, but also an endless bounty from other Aislings expressing their inspiration in countless ways.
The older I get, the more steadfast in my devotion to Deoch I become. And with the perspective looking back on a long life has granted me, I can see that my connection to Deoch’s gift has been refined quite significantly over time.
When I was young, I had little control over it. Often times it felt like a freshly tapped geyser erupting out from the ground, the inspiration for new ideas came faster than my ability to bottle them could muster. Oh, how blessed I thought I was! With countless half written parchments for projects partially finished before inspiration lashed out so fierce that I had to turn to a blank slate and a new idea.
Many ideas were put into action without proper refinement as I was so intent on finishing one thing and immediately moving on to the next so I could do as much as possible.
It has been with age that I have gained consideration. I came to learn my younger self was not blessed by Deoch with limitless inspiration that was being washed over me. No, I was instead a foolish glutton that was gifted an open well and decided to submerge my face instead of drawing from a cup. I still had my fill, but so much potential was wasted in the process.
In my youth, inexperience and inability to moderate became exhausting. Drenching oneself in inspiration without proper control leads eventually to fatigue. I have both experienced this myself a few times but also seen it happen to countless others. The wellspring of inspiration is not an endlessly replenishing resource. Over exert it without consideration and the well eventually draws empty. Many creative Aislings are lost in this way, they try so many things so quickly that their Spark can’t maintain it. They end up becoming disconnected from Temuair for a time… or forever.
I have been there myself. Disappeared from Temuair for ages and returned; with a well that is replenished. Luckily, time has granted me patience. The patience to savor each sip from the Deoch’s well. To give each flit of Inspiration its due consideration and full attention. To thank and praise Deoch for his bounty and not just mindlessly become drunk with it.
We are all here today because of Deoch and his contribution to the Aisling Spark. Repay him by using his gifts wisely. Our community is improved by inspired Aislings making their mark over a long period of time. Make every draw from your well count.
(remarks as written, not as delivered)
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