Inspiration is the livewire of every successful enterprise.
Greatness is more than potential. It is the execution of that potential. Beyond the raw talent. You need the appropriate training. You need the discipline. You need the inspiration. You need the drive – Eric A. Burns
Could this be Inspiration?
On a fateful day back then in school, we returned from lectures to the hostel to find our roommate reading with the audio CD playing at the peak of the volume. Immediately we asked him why he was playing the music at such a loud volume since he was studying and preparing for the exams. And he told us that he likes listening to the R&B genre of music because it gives him motivation whenever he listens to them.
Another, a Civil Engineering student one day while he was doing a structural drawing almost consumed a packet of cigarettes, and when asked why he must smoke while drawing he said, ‘It is for concentration’. I am inspired to draw well whenever I smoke. Could this be an inspiration? It is different strokes for different folks.
What is Inspiration?
Inspiration according to Wikipedia refers to an unconscious burst of creativity in literary, musical, or other artistic endeavors. The concept is derived from the Latin word ‘inspirare’ which means to ‘breathe into’.
Two vital Elements
It is worth noting that two vital elements are captured within the purview of inspiration. First, it is an unconscious, involuntary occurrence, and hence we have no control over it. It comes like packets or flashes of ideas and if it is not firmly grasped can slip out of our reach. Second, it comes like a divine influence, it is breathed into, and that is to say, it is drawn from a higher source. Like a phone battery plugged into a power bank, there is an inspiration bank we all must connect to draw from it. However, the level of our connection determines well disposed we are to inspiration. Let us examine this scripture,
And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man become a living soul- Genesis 2: 7.
Comprehensive Definition
Inspiration is a divine influence or action that motivates one for excellent performance in any endeavor. A sudden surge of brilliant or timely ideas characterizes it. It is the livewire of every enterprise. Any enterprise on the verge of collapse needs it to bounce back to life. And to do that you need brilliant and timely ideas which are a product of inspiration. The soul of creativity is ideas. The whole essence of inspiration is creativity; hence it is the spirit of creativity.
The Power of Inspiration
Every notable achievement or invention is a product of inspiration. Therefore it becomes leverage for success. As we all know creativity is a springboard for success and it comes via inspiration. Brilliant ideas for success are conceived the very moment it comes. It is a prerequisite for success as you need it to understand the fundamentals of any endeavor, be it business, music, literature, science, technology, etc
But there is a spirit in man and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding – Job 32: 8
What is it that inspires you in life? You must discover it now if you must have a stake in the realm of success. What is it that motivates you to do more? Or something that brings out the best in you. Something that tests your creative ability or something that makes you think out of the box. It could be literature, music, biography, a role model, a decision, goals, or vision. Whatever it is that will inspire you to succeed think about it.