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inspiration

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UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/US /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
noun

the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature

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and tolerance that know no borders and is an endless source of creative inspiration for me as well.

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