There is a certain kind of restlessness that lives deep within the human spirit, a feeling that the boundaries of our ordinary lives are just a little too tight. When David Bowie spoke about having a repulsive need to be something more than human, he wasn't just talking about fame or costumes; he was touching on that profound, almost uncomfortable ache to transcend our limitations. It is that drive to reach for the stars, to reinvent ourselves, and to touch something eternal through our art, our ideas, and our very existence. It is a hunger that refuses to be satisfied by the mundane.

We see this in our everyday lives when we feel a sudden burst of inspiration that makes us forget to eat or sleep. It shows up when we try to master a new skill, or when we pour our entire soul into a project that feels much bigger than ourselves. We all have moments where we feel trapped by our routines, by our fears, or by the simple fact that we are bound by time and gravity. That 'repulsive' feeling Bowie mentioned is often just the friction between who we are today and the infinite potential of who we might become.

I remember a time when I was feeling particularly stuck, just a little duckling drifting with the current without any real direction. I felt so small and ordinary, tucked away in my comfortable little nest. But then, I decided to try something completely out of my comfort zone, something that felt almost too big for me. In that moment of stretching, I felt a spark of that very same transcendence. It was scary and a bit overwhelming, but it was the first time I felt truly alive, as if I were tapping into a version of myself that wasn't bound by my usual hesitations.

This desire to be 'more' isn't something to be ashamed of or pushed away. While it can feel heavy or even unsettling, it is actually the engine of all human progress and creativity. It is the reason we create music, write poetry, and build wonders. It is the part of us that refuses to accept that this is all there is. Embracing this hunger allows us to break through our own ceilings and discover the magic hidden just beyond our perceived limits.

Next time you feel that restless urge to change, to grow, or to create something extraordinary, don't run from it. Instead, lean into that discomfort. Ask yourself what part of your soul is trying to expand. What beautiful, 'more than human' version of yourself is waiting to be invited out to play?