How To: Spark Inspiration Within Yourself

In my opinion, I feel it is very important to be inspired. Even if you are not writing, I believe inspiration is vital. Inspiration opens our eyes. It opens our eyes to all that we have not seen and to all that we have been missing. Inspiration opens our hearts to all those things that we have taken for granted, looked down upon, degraded, and walked past. Inspiration opens our ears to the thoughts we have refused to listen to and the words we have ignored for so long. Inspiration opens our noses to the smells that take us on journeys all over the world to places near and far. Inspiration opens our touch to the textures of life. Inspiration opens our hearts, our minds, and our souls. It is freeing. It is motivating. It is encouraging. It is hope. It is faith. It is love.

Inspiration is a writer’s best friend. Inspiration draws writers into new places that we would not normally think about. It makes us think and gives us a lasting impression that causes us to ponder into creativity. It is a host of endless opportunities and doors that are just waiting for us to open. 

 When I think about it, there are a number of great ways to find and discover inspiration for your writing. Based on experiences, goals, and dreams, here are six ideas in no particular order that will hopefully open your heart, your mind, and your soul to let the faith in:

1. Discover Nature.

Look around you. Listen to the birds chirping and singing. Embrace the world around you. This is one of my favorite things to do because I always catch myself in awe of the great Earth we live in. I realize how truly blessed we are to live in such an incredible and intricate world. This is a very humbling experience. Sit, and watch for hours. Go to a park. Breathe fresh air. Take it all in, and enjoy it.

2. Go for a Walk.

This is very similar to the first, but this is amazingly rewarding. Walking will calm your worries and fears at least for the time being. This will put all your problems and troubles into perspective and will give you faith, hope, and love. Go for a walk in a local park or city. Look around at nature and architecture. Take it all in, and enjoy it.

3. People Watch.

This is a great experience. Sit, and watch the people pass by. Go to a local coffee shop, drink a cup of Joe, and fill yourself with others. Try to figure out who they are. Try to figure out their story. Embrace the diversity and different cultures. Take it all in, and enjoy it.

4. Travel.

Go to your favorite place, or travel to an area where you have never been before. Engulf yourself in that area, and live the culture, the experiences, and the life. Take time to slow down and look around you. Have fun, and live it. Take it all in, and enjoy it.

5. Take a Break.

Get some sleep. Get some rest. Relax. Put down the pen and pencil for a while. Try not to worry about writing. Focus on enjoying every moment. Take it all in, and enjoy it.

6. Live Life.

Go for a bike ride. Hang-out with your family. Go to the school play. Hang-out with your friends. Go out to eat. Go to a concert. Play outside. Get some exercise. Cry. Look at pictures. Read a book or some of your previous writings. Spend time with your relatives and loved ones. Work. Live your normal, everyday life, and try not to worry about your struggles and fears. Think positive, have fun, and say thank you. Be kind, and help others. Volunteer. Go shopping. Go to church. Pray. Take it all in. Take all of life in, and enjoy it.

 I feel any and all of these suggestions can be done alone or with someone or with a group of people. Personally, I find the best inspiration when I am by myself because I am an introvert, but I also feel that I am the most focused and connected to my inner-self, the world, the words, and God when I am embracing these experiences alone. This is a personal decision as we are all different, but be sure to live and enjoy every single second of life.

During these experiences, write. I find it is a great exercise to write while you are doing something that inspires you because you will be motivated and your thoughts, ideas, creativity, and soul are entirely open. I think some of the best writing comes from these experiences. Live it. Enjoy it!

 It is my hope and prayer that these examples will inspire you and will present you with all that you have been looking for. Thank you so much for this great opportunity. I am looking forward to watching you grow upon your journey! Have faith! You can do it! Please, feel free to contact me if you have any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns. I would love to hear from you! Find your inspiration!

 

Kevin Martin (Guest Writer)

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