Writing this post and not feeling very inspirational. Actually, feeling a bit sick. Sore throat and all that jazz. No matter what though, I plan on resurrecting this body tomorrow :)
I thought it would be a good idea to write about something that I think we all struggle with from time to time. And, I thought it would be good to write about it while I find myself in the midst of struggling with it myself. The topic--finding inspiration.
How do we find it when we feel dry and empty? It can seem like trying to dance with no music on. Although I like to have my own "life" soundtrack playing in my heart and head all of the time, some days it just seems real hard to find the will and the drive to go on.
Do we get under the blankets and cover up? Do we quit? Do we surrender? Not a chance. Of course, sometimes you just need to hide under the sheets and I'm ALL FOR THAT :) But most of the time it is not something requiring simple rest. Lack of motivation and inspiration runs much deeper than that. It can be a multifaceted and complex emotional and physiological dilemma. Take a few moments and consider the following ways to deal with it and, hopefully, find the inspiration you're seeking. PLEASE watch the video below. It involves a Father and a son. To this day, my Dad is still my hero. He always will be. I love you, Dad.
ACTION STEPS TO FINDING INSPIRATION
1. Envision Your Future AS You Would like it to Be
Getting the body of your dreams or accomplishing big things requires sacrifice but also motivation. Let the vision of YOUR "possible" future be the fuel that puts fire in your heart. Whatever it is you want, bring the dream to life with vivid mental images and maybe even music. As I type this post, I have my own music playing. Use vision and music to move you.
2. Spend Quality Time in Solitude
It's very important to spend time processing your thoughts and meditating on your hopes and aspirations in complete quiet. This means no distractions and NO other people. Silence.
3. Allow Your Thoughts to Drive Your Actions
Use the thoughts of the future and of your aspirations to lead you to take action. Never sit on inspiration and let it pass. Write down your thoughts or speak them into a audio recorder. Plan the following day in your head and see yourself BEING the inspiration you need.
4. Leave This Earth and Look Back
Pretend you've come to the end of your life and then look back. Have you left a legacy behind for others to follow? Have you touched and shaped the lives of those closest to you? What will others say about you? Will your actions continue to cause change in this world long after your gone? Realizing that you ARE leaving a legacy --for good or bad--is a very powerful way to feel the need to claim ownership of your life and choices. Don't just leave a legacy...Burn a Beautiful Trail behind you!
When I was a young boy, I would pray to God that if he wasn't going to USE me for something greater than myself, that he should just take me...then and now. Then, I recall one night under the street lights, I was crying to my father about my significance. I said, "Dad, I don't want just to exist. I want my life to mean something." My dad turned to me and said, "T, you are going to be great."
I never forgot that moment. What makes it all the more special is that my dad really believed that with all his heart. That moment still inspires me to this day.
I hope the video below inspires you. The son couldn't live the dream without his dad. So, his dad gave it all he had with his son. Enjoy
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