Inspiration
Some days I feel like I could write three or four different blog posts. Other days it seems as if I don’t have a single ounce of inspiration.
I guess that probably means that when I have multi-blog-post-inspiration I should write them all down and store them for later. I’m just pretty rubbish at that.
The question that all of this is triggering in my mind is actually about how we get our inspiration. Why is it that some days we are more inspired than others? Are there things that we do that trigger inspiration?
I know for me that reading from many varied and diverse sources is crucial. Reading has a kind of popcorn effect in my brain. I triggers one thought which then triggers another one, and another one. I love it.
I love reading a fascinating article or a book about something new. They stimulate my brain and prompt fresh, creative, and more inspired thinking. I love movies too that stretch my imagination and kick start fresh thoughts in my mind.
Now, like it says in the image, inspiration isn’t everything. In fact, turning inspiration into something meaningful is mostly hard work. The idea comes in a moment; the implementation can take hours, days, weeks, or even years. But, without inspiration, we would never have the motivation to persevere. So inspiration is vital if we are going to create anything worthwhile.
What are the things that keep you fresh and inspired?
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I feel that way too Sam. What happens with me, is I am usually AWAY from my mind sucking computer when a blog post comes to me. Then when I am back at my computer, I have forgotten, or lost the inspiration to write it out…like the moment had passed.
September 24th, 2008 at 9:16 am
I added an application onto my iPhone called Evernote which I’ve found really helpful for capturing ideas as and when I have them. That’s helped a lot!