i am...

inspired to burn brightly and to reach out.
inspired to develop vision.
frustrated by bureaucracy.
inspired by the faithfulness of faith traditions outside of where i am.
frustrated because you are convinced that you are right and they are wrong.
frustrated because you put me down and laugh at me.
inspired to learn.
frustrated because you want to dumb me down.
inspired to help.
frustrated by a lack of transparency.
inspired to make a difference...to be a difference.
frustrated because the difference isn't the difference you wanted.
inspired by where i am not.
frustrated because i lack the strength to go.
inspired to lead and create.
frustrated because you see me as neither leader nor capable of creating something worthwhile.