Daily Inspiration

Inspiration is a beautiful thing because every person gets inspired in different ways and by different means. - See more at: http://findinspirationtoday.com/motivate/20-ways-to-find-inspiration/#sthash.wCEKmT3D.dpuf

"If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us." Daisaku Ikeda

Last week's blog assignment was to create a project to capture inspiration.  I find that my journal writing is a great tool for me to do just that.  One of my small steps has been to write what I am thankful for each day.  It's been a  daily reminder of the blessings that God continues to shower over me and my loved ones. It also causes me to daily focus on and look for, what I'm thankful for, instead of what my complaints are.  In addition to this goal, I would like to write about something that has inspired me.  And as our quote for the day says "if we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us." Now that's inspirational!

First of all I decided that I want a clear definition of what inspiration actually is:  Here's something that works well for me. 'Inspiration: stimulation of the mind, or emotions brought to a high level of feeling or activity'.

For those of us wanting to find our creative self or keep it; inspiration is key it appears.  If I want to live in the moment and enjoy an intentional life, it's presupposed that I will have a high level of feeling or activity...don't you think?  As a previous quote from Bob Dylan stated...'we need to take our inspiration where we find it'.  But I say, you will find more inspiration if you are intentionally seeking it out. So instead of waiting for it to find us, we need to go in search of inspiration.  Going on artist's dates, having projects of inspiration and having a specific goal of looking for inspiration seems a better way for us to insure that we are inspired. 

As I was searching for more ideas about finding inspiration, I came across a website titled 50 ways to find inspiration: Create, explore, expand by Lori Deschene. She breaks down her 50 ways to find inspiration into the following categories: The Web, nature, possibilities, people, and yourself.  Check out her website if you're looking for more ways to become inspired.

Inspiration is a beautiful thing because every person gets inspired in different ways and by different means. - See more at: http://findinspirationtoday.com/motivate/20-ways-to-find-inspiration/#sthash.wCEKmT3D.dpuf

Inspiration is a beautiful thing because every person gets inspired in different ways and by different means. - See more at: http://findinspirationtoday.com/motivate/20-ways-to-find-inspiration/#sthash.wCEKmT3D.dpuf

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/50-ways-to-find-inspiration-create-explore-expand

On Lori Deschene's website I also came across a video titled Validation, by Kurt Koenne....it's a thought provoking, short movie that reminds us that we can also 'be' an inspiration to others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao

This week's assignment: daily seek out things that inspire you.
I'd love to hear about your ideas and projects on the topic of inspiration.

Post your thoughts, or email me at: smallsteps4bigresults@yahoo.com