Source: Elite Business Magazine
When we see portrayals of individuals becoming inspired within the media, we’re often presented with this image that the individual has suddenly undergone a monumental change in which the world appears to literally be spinning and swirling around them. Imagine how good that would be! Based on my own experiences however and those of whom I’m familiar with, inspiration often appears to be a tiny spark. I believe this is extremely important to remember.
I’m the first to admit that I’ve been feeling quite uninspired for a long time. Very recently however, I began to question why I was feeling this way. Is it because I don’t have many hobbies? A big circle of friends? A passion that I’m able to throw myself in to? I couldn’t quite pinpoint what had occurred that could have led to this seemingly total lack of inspiration. Safe to say I was eager to explore other possibilities, which led me to consider what it is to be inspired.
Oh my word I’ve been misunderstanding inspiration.
This hit me pretty quickly with a force I can only describe as being supernatural. I’ve been sitting here, waiting to be inspired through some incredible spontaneous change that would shake me to my very core. What an idiot! I can look around my sitting room right now and spot 5 things that have inspired me in a realistic way. Inspiration is not about having your world turned upside down, it’s about highlighting small aspects and noticing how sometimes they may shine a little brighter than before.
Daffodil, tea, music, candle, cabinet. For whatever reason, I took the time to think about these 5 things and finally thought to myself “this is making me think to the point in which I wish to develop a thought or idea”. That’s inspiration! I was a little dumbfounded at first, I didn’t really know what to do with this information or how I would use it in a way that would benefit my life. Then, in a similar thought, I realised that this information was not going to be immediately life changing. It would bring itself to light when it is appropriate and do so organically.
If you’re feeling uninspired and have done for some time, it may be your perception that requires questioning rather than the availability of inspiration around you. I’m still not quite sure on how this information will impact my life, however all I know is that I’m feeling a little better about myself and that it never a small thing.
It’s always a good idea to stop and smell the roses.
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