I looked up the word inspiration and found this: 1. Stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc., to special or unusual activity or creativity 2. Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.
Then I looked up the word stimulate: 1. To increase temporarily the activity of (a body organ or part).
And I got to thinking about what inspires me... Witnessing someone's kindness A baby smiling The sound of the ocean Watching my mother lovingly tend her garden Winning at anything Genuine creativity Music that makes me move A story that stays with me Making someone happy Doing something that inspires others
Inspiration is personal. What "stimulates" your insert body part here can change from one minute to the next. The important thing is to seek out the things that inspire you as often as you can. It isn't always possible to surround yourself in inspiration every moment of every day. In fact, I imagine that doing so could cause an over-stimulation of some sort - and that can't be too good.
But if your goal is to live a more inspired life, then every single day, you should strive to get close enough to something inspirational to touch it. Put on your favorite playlist and dance. Drive to the ocean or lake and breath in that fresh air. Pick up that book you started and read a chapter or two.
Life is too short...and more often than not, too shitty to let a day go by without feeling something as good as stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc., to special or unusual activity or creativity. And I think once you do get a taste of that, you’re gonna be hooked!
Comments