Random Methods of Inspiration in Your Daily Life

We all need inspiration in our lives. You don't have to be a writer, a poet or some artist in order to have the need for inspiration. And you most certainly don't have to be surrounded by beautiful muses or have to escape to a deserted villa in the English countryside to find your thoughts either (although that would most certainly be a pleasure). There comes a time in all our lives when we find that we suddenly have to call upon our creativity (or lack thereof), and when the moment comes, we are often left wandering aimlessly searching for the inspiration which will fuel our creativity.

Language is a powerful tool for expression and communication, and I often find great inspiration stems from random words. I'll hear a particular word, whether it be from a song title or a word that just seems to jump at me from the pages of a book, or I'll hear someone use it and I'll just know. One word can have a thousand different meanings, and everyone interprets things differently. To one person the word "love" represents youthful innocence and fairytale romance, to another the same word can mean unnecessary pain and foolish naivety. Certain words have inspired me to write articles, novels, and poems. I even started my own newsletter that I send out to all my associates. I can't say which word will work for you, you'll just know. For myself, a word like "jetsetter" is extremely inspirational. I think the reason is because I relate to the word, and call these images come to my mind. Take 3-5 seconds, close your eyes and picture whatever images you can related to that word. In the case of "jetsetter", I imagine first-class flights to exotic locales, tall glasses of champagne, Louis Vuitton luggage, and whirlwind romance. And that's thinking off the top of my head! Think of how much deeper and more detailed I can get from there. Chances are, the more images you are able to picture, the more inspirational the word is going to be for you.