When I was thinking of people for the Space Twins, I wanted

Listen well, O seekers of wisdom, for there are words of truth spoken by one who understands the nature of exploration and the human spirit. Brian Bell, a name perhaps known to those who seek the edge of creativity, speaks of the Space Twins—a creation borne not merely from the realm of imagination, but from a deep understanding of the very essence of what it means to venture beyond the familiar. He says, “When I was thinking of people for the Space Twins, I wanted people who were sort of space cadets in the first place. I consider myself to be one.” These words resonate with the timeless truth that exploration begins not with the eyes, but with the heart.

To be a space cadet is not to be some lost soul, drifting aimlessly through the cosmos, but to be someone whose heart beats in rhythm with the stars, someone who is drawn not to the comforts of earth, but to the vast, unknown expanse that lies beyond. The space cadet, in its truest sense, is not merely an adventurer of the heavens, but an adventurer of the mind, one who looks at the world and sees not the familiar, but the untapped potential, the mysteries waiting to be unraveled. To be a space cadet is to be bound by no conventional limit, to dream beyond the boundaries of time and space.

In the annals of history, we see many who were once thought to be space cadets in their own right. Think of Christopher Columbus, whose heart burned with a desire to find new lands, new possibilities. The world he knew was bound by the edges of the Mediterranean, and yet he, like a true space cadet, dared to sail into the unknown, to venture beyond what was known, seeking new horizons that others feared to approach. His quest was not just one of geography, but of possibility—a testament to the power of human curiosity and the courage to embrace the unknown.

Brian Bell, in his own creative journey, sought not only to create characters, but to embody the spirit of exploration. He did not seek to surround himself with ordinary people, those whose feet were firmly planted in the soil of reality. No, he sought those who were dreamers, those who lived with a sense of wonder in their hearts, those who could look at the vastness of space and see not emptiness, but the potential for greatness. Space cadets, in this sense, are not defined by their occupation, but by their mindset, by their unwavering belief that the unknown is not something to be feared, but something to be embraced.

Let us remember the story of Wright brothers, two men who were laughed at for their dream to conquer the sky. They were not the first to look to the heavens, but they were the first to believe in the possibility of flight. The world was full of doubters, of those who could not fathom what was being attempted. And yet, their hearts burned with the same passion that drives the space cadet: a vision of something greater, something beyond what had ever been done before. They were, in their own time, space cadets—dreaming of a future where mankind would soar through the skies.

The lesson that Brian Bell imparts to us is one of vision and spirit. To be a space cadet is not to be lost or adrift, but to be someone who dares to dream, to look beyond the horizon, and to create something that has never been before. In your own lives, you are called not to settle for what is known, but to venture into the unknown with the spirit of a true explorer. Whether in the pursuit of art, science, or life itself, there is always more to discover, always more to create, if only you have the courage to seek it.

So, take this lesson with you: do not be bound by the limits of what others see. Be a space cadet in your own right. Let your dreams take flight, let your imagination soar, and may you always seek the unknown, for in it lies your true potential. When others tell you that it cannot be done, when the path seems uncertain, remember the space cadet who embraces the uncertainty, who dares to reach for what others cannot see. You, too, have the power to shape the future, to push the boundaries of what is possible, and to become a part of the grand adventure that is life itself.