Inspiration

Being inspired is a wonderful feeling.  It means that you know you are doing something worthwhile and you are excited about it.  It might mean you are simply stimulated to finish a project, or, on a broader scale, it  means you are inspired toward a  particular goal or purpose.  Being inspired is an emotional response which leads one to set goals and work to attain them.  In order to be inspired, it is helpful to have feedback.  It can come from anyone:  our parents, teachers, friends, or a mentor.   Encouragement from someone respected can bring hope into our lives and stimulate us.  If something you are doing is appreciated it can inspire you to do more, write more, cook more, be a better partner, or be the best that you can be.  Inspiration can come from something positive that happens to you, or you may be interested in reading something inspirational.  For example, I read the following quote by Wayne Dyer, "When you are inspired, you activate dormant forces, and the abundance you seek in any form comes streaming into your life."  Probably the best form of inspiration comes from within:  a brilliant idea, a product of your thoughts, a positive feeling regardless if you have encouragement or feedback from someone else.  When creative ideas just seem to flow and your intuition tells you that you are on the right path.  It could be said that something immaterial, or divine, is guiding you.  Anything that you feel compelled to do that emotionally energizes, excites, and arouses you will cause you to become inspired to achieve your highest expectations.  Your imagination is born from inspiration.  Whether someone gives you  inspiration, or you become inspired on your own, doesn't matter.  It is the results that matter.