“Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant…”
Inspiration, that special stimulus that arouses our thinking, feeling and action is necessary before we can accomplish anything worth of note. In the words of German Poet, Johann Von Herder, “Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant, they are a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks.” Those sparks are, of course, inspiration. The problem is that inspiration is an elusive concept. As Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga said in a recent article in the Huffington Post, “Inspiration comes and goes when it pleases. It’s independent of our desires, doesn’t respond well to force, and refuses to be controlled.” Ms. Stiles also provides some advice on how we can gain more consistent access to inspiration: First, lighten up–inspiration doesn’t respond well to tightness. Second, take care of yourself–make sure you eat well and sleep well. Finally, make it a point to hang out with people who inspire you. – Ross Reck
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I’ve been getting your email reminders now for over a year. I’ve still got to learn to “lighten up”, but I’m working on it.
Inspiration comes at odd times too… Right in the middle of helping a friend in the hospital, I had this great idea for a medical mystery book… I got the idea and filed it away.. Not sure I’ll ever do anything with it but I was open to it but shelved it for a more appropriate time. The key is to be open to it and not rule out any inspired thought until it’s carefully thought through. Thanks!