As per google, "inspiration" means "the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative." It also means "the drawing in of breath; inhalation" as in "inspire." The etymological root of the word on the other hand means "divine guidance."
HOW are you inspired and/or what inspires you?
"Inspired Elly" by Roberto-Michael Kaplan
Inspiration is so important in life. Life would be dull without it!
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I so agree: life would certainly be dull without inspiration. After all, what would we do with all the artists? Or perhaps there would be none and how sad that would be! ;) <3
DeleteMy family history work inspires me. The more I work at it, the more I'm inspired.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool and I can see how that could be. I would guess it would be similar to solving a mystery or a puzzle or perhaps even an Easter egg or treasure hunt where one clue leads to the next and so on. :) <3
DeleteVisualizing my goals inspire me. Thinking about the happiness I will experience if I achieve my goal, that is what pushes me forward :)
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That's awesome Swathi! :) It's great to have something to strive for. :) <3
DeleteI believe, inspiration is everywhere. Anything can inspire us, right from a word to a smile, a story, beauty around us, a challenge, nature, music.... the list is endless :)
ReplyDeleteI'm on the same page on this as you Shilpa! :) I think it could even be a negative experience or observation! ;) <3
DeleteThat's a beautiful post! And I agree with Shilpa! Inspiration is everywhere..even in a child's innocent smile!
ReplyDeleteYour comment made me laugh as it's probably my shortest post! ;) Yes, inspiration is definitely everywhere, even in what we may consider ugly or negative. ;) <3
DeleteInspiration comes easily sometimes and yet refuses to show up at others. Pretty fickle it is.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly can be at times Tulika! ;) <3
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ReplyDeleteYes! :) <3
DeleteWe can find inspiration anywhere. Personally, I derive inspiration from good books and movies.
ReplyDelete*Shantala @ ShanayaTales*
Yes, anywhere and everywhere is what I think. Great sources of inspiration Shanaya! :) <3
DeleteI agree that 'Inspiration' if a gift from God or Spirit. Lovely post :D
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Thanks Sundari. :) And will check yours later... <3
DeleteI think inspiration can be found everywhere. And in different circumstances different things inspire me. Inspiration is a nice one for the letter I.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your statement Suzy, and also that different things under different circumstances inspire you. :) After all, if it was always from the same source, would it still be inspiration? And/or as exciting or interesting? ;) <3
DeleteI find inspiration in many places, Elly. Inside, outside, among friends and in the stillness of my heart. Such a wonderful thing, inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome: great to hear Shailaja! I especially love "...in the stillness of my heart." :) <3
DeleteHey Elly love ur take on inspiration. For me, inspiration is beauty of small things around us, a place, joie de vivre of a child and simplicity of life:)
ReplyDeleteSounds like wonderful things to be inspired by Ranveer. :) <3
DeleteThere are inspirations, goals and dreams... without inspirations it's very difficult to go on. I try to be inspired by all the positive things around me.
ReplyDeleteYes, what would we do if we weren't inspired? How boring and dull a world it would be! ;) <3
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