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What is Inspiration and Where to Find It
Sometimes, I used to think what
exactly is inspiration? I looked in the dictionary and thesaurus and found out
that inspiration is similar with vision (which most people have), genius
(hmm...maybe only a chosen few of us are), and also it's synonymous to influence
(now, this really depends on the person and circumstances). But how do you
define inspiration-- is it something you do, see, hear, taste or smell? Is it
anything which any of your five senses can perceive? It depends on the person
really, the reasons behind why we look for it and the various situations
surrounding it.
And real inspiration can be compared to a fingerprint, different for every
person. My close friend Jessah is a musician and gets her motivation from the
different sounds that we have around us. We were out walking in a rainforest one
time and I brought along my camera as usual. Then, we came to a nearby clearing
and we decided to sit awhile and bask in the relaxing atmosphere that surrounds
us. Nature really has some of the greatest and the most original and best pieces
of art for those of us that truly take time to notice. As for me, I started to
take note all the things I can utilize in my work...the rough edges of the
rocks, the shape and majesty of the trees, the grandeur and contour of the
heavenly clouds.
However, my friend Jessah just sat down still while listening to the gay birds
chirping, the subtle rustle of the leaves, and feeling the cool breeze over the
mountains. She actually wanted to work out how to represent everything she
absorbs in her music so that other people too would feel as what we did that
day. Therefore, same feeling, different people, same atmosphere or setting,
different focus-the common denominator is we were both inspired. For an artist
like me, I am asked oftentimes where I get the needed inspiration for my work.
So instead of my head, I can look into my heart for the answer to that.
Then, the best that I can come up with is anything that moves me as a person,
fosters and animates me to do and prod me to do something that I enjoy and love
doing. As to where inspiration could be found, well, that's actually an easy
one. If you want inspiration or need it that bad, look around you! It could be
found wherever you go and just open your eyes to perceive it. Inspiration can be
found everywhere. The universe can always provide something for you. But if
you're waiting for it to strike you like a flash of lightning, well, I suggest
that you rely on yourself to get you off your cute little tush and go and look
around to find the things to inspire you to lead you into the pathway to your
destiny.
Inspiration is after all that very thing which makes you chase your dreams. It's
that blissful and exciting feeling that you get when your heart glides and your
soul is moved.
The author of this article Amy Twain is a Self Improvement Coach who has been
successfully coaching and guiding clients for many years. Amy just published a
new home study course on how to boost your Self Esteem overnight. More info
about this "Quick-Action Plan for A More Confident You" is available at
http://www.FabulousSelfEsteem.com
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