Sunday, March 8, 2009
Inspiration
Garr's blog and his questions started me expoloring and expressing my thoughts on inspiration. I've posted them for you. Please share you musings on inspiration, moments, moods, circumstances, whatever makes inspiration happen for you.
Just yesterday, I attended an inspired and inspiring workshop. I woke up this morning flooding with insights for my Inner Lent programs tonight and tomorrow. I was also inspired to share my thoughts on inspiration.
Questions that don't have definitive answers and place me in the blessed state of wonder, fill me inspiration. They set me free from all the givens, prejudices and conventions.
Resistance from anything that says "no, not this way!"
The stillness in my heart- in those rare moments of inner silence when I let myself feel the tranquility, inspiration appears like a whispered "Hush!" asking for deeper quiet.
The fire in my dreams - in those rare moments of courage when I can be alone in the fierce heat of my destiny, I find inspiration.
In the depths of my suffering, when all the lights go out, all boundaries disappear and I find myself falling into the abyss of nothingness, inspiration rises up as a light or a warmth that floats me back to myself.
Inspiration is not a sentimental feeling that generates more sentiment, it is a spiritual feeling that enthuses our thoughts and our deeds. It does not appear as merely awe, but awakens true devotion.
Witnessing inspiration in others inspires hope that I, too, may be inspired and inspire others. In fact, if I am not inspiring others, I have not been inspired. The inspired always inspire. Pass it on.
And remember... inspiration is never familiar or safe.
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Hello Lynn, Sir Ken's video is indeed thought provoking! I remember well what polio did to many, having grown up in the 50-60's. Many of us have been blessed and more fortunate than Sir Ken, thus requiring us to look elsewhere for our "inspiration". Camus wrote, "In the midst of winter I discovered within myself an invincible summer". Those of us who are on a journey these many decades from the 60's have "awakened" and realize that our inspiration just may come from within. The Laws of Intention, Attraction and Reciprocity are there to strengthen us as we continue to bloom. Helping others, as you know, is a treasured Gift that some of us wrap ourselves in. The gratification that it warms us with is reward unto itself! I do so through Compassionate Marketing a generic blog. Inspire on my friend, you are a delight! And, congratulations on the next part of your journey :-)
I just realized when I have said in the past that I am happy and content but not fulfilled, that I really meant I was not inspired. Thanks for reminding me that what I desire is what will serve others as well.
I seem to be finding inspiration everywhere these days and it clearly has more to do with my being open and attuned to it than current availability!
You have inspired me through your counseling to believe in myself. Thank you.
Lynn,
Glad you are back blogging, and I send supportive feelings about your breakup. 11 years: longtime.
Your strength and willingness to use your insights and tools "on yourself" provides an excellent example to all of us who each in our own ways are dealing with changes preactically always.
May your path be full of light and peace as well during these times.
Mary MacIntyre
www.writersunbound.com (yep another blog!)
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