INSPIRATION
From the Latin inspirare, inspiration literally means 'to breath in to'. In essense, one could argue that we are breathing in the breath of the divine - some sort of electric energy that charges us with creativity and confidence like nothing else.
I find that the more time I spend in the present moment, the more inspiration I find in the mundane. Something as simple as a car driving by can pique the interest of someone who is completely present. Which is why so many of us find the state of inspiration elusive.
Sometimes, yes, we do find inspiration as a grand bolt out of the sky. A brilliant glowing light that guides us to a potential magnum opus. But more often than not, inspiration is more humble. Inspiration is a quiet tug that says, "Listen to this..." or "Look at that..." It can easily be missed when we're far too focused somewhere else. So this week, let's ground ourselves and take pleasure in the simple things. Let's focus on finding inspiration in an object that draws our attention, and enjoy the energy this simple exercise can bring.
THIS WEEK, TRY THIS:
Search your environment for an object that draws your attention. Actively create or do something with that object in mind – it can be as simple as a drawing, clearing out a space that it relates to, or even making something out of it. It could even be the start of a much bigger project. Some of the greatest things come from the simplest. This week, simply let yourself be inspired.
Search your environment for an object that draws your attention. Actively create or do something with that object in mind – it can be as simple as a drawing, clearing out a space that it relates to, or even making something out of it. It could even be the start of a much bigger project. Some of the greatest things come from the simplest. This week, simply let yourself be inspired.
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