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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Inspiration


I is for Inspiration

According to the opening lyrics of one of my favourite  Quartet songs "Inspiration doesn't simply appear, it must have a spark, a chance to come clear and light up into view."  So take a moment now to consider what inspires you:

Something beautiful?












Acting silly?

Activity?













Reconnecting with someone?













Trying something new?










Having a little alone time?


Breaking out of your routine?


For me, I find listening to music inspiring.   My all time personal favourite inspirational song is "I Got a Name" by Jim Croce


If that one doesn't do it for you, the Goal Setting College has compiled an awesome list of 40 inspirations songs - you might find one you like here.

Do whatever works for you.  Get inspired!


26 comments:

  1. My inspiration for my novels comes from many different sources - often totally unexpected. Something about a scene, a chance meeting, something I hear or read - all have provided inspiration for me.

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    1. It's interesting how everyone is inspired by different things.

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  2. Great post about inspiration. What inspires me varies and never seems to be the same.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. I find that one song inspiring, though it never inspires me in the same way twice.

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  3. While writing this book I have to listen to dark classical music to get in that mindset.

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    1. The effects of music on mood are amazing. And music can trigger powerful memories....it's really quite incredible!

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  4. I just love Jim Croce's music... all of it! :-) This was fun to read.

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    1. Stock Car Roy, Time in a Bottle, Roller Derby Queen... they're all great to me. Glad you enjoyed :)

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  5. Inspiration often hits when you least expect it, be ready to capture the moments.

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  6. A walk in nature will often get my creative juices flowing but my inspirations are my twin boys ...
    A to Z challenge, #893
    Leigh
    http://www.oneandoneequalstwinfun.com

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    1. Kids always give you something to reflect on don't they?

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  7. Inspiration comes to me in many ways and from some of the most unexpected sources, but one thing that always inspires me is a well written piece. I'm inspired now.

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  8. I have to say, pictures like number one really inspire me. Seeing a beautiful sunset over the sea makes me feel connected and definitely inspired. :)

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    1. Poetry and landscape seem to go to hand-in-hand in my mind... perhaps landscape is natures poetry....

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  9. Weird things spark inspiration for me. A whisper of a memory, a few words that take me in an unexpected direction, emotion that washes over me, or just a quirky thought that pops into my head and I rush to jot it down before it drifts away.

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  10. I love that Jim Croce song. Thanks for taking me back to junior high! Now I'm inspired to write about childhood - see, you never know where it will show up.

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  11. What a wonderful post! I loved all the pics.
    Very inspirational!

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  12. "I Can See Clearly Now" and "I Will Survive" are favorites of mine. I also find a lot of classical music inspiring. Of your choices, beauty and alone time are probably tops on my list. Thanks for an inspiring post.

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    1. Two great song choices! "I can see clearly now" is up there on my all time favourites list.

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  13. it's what keeps us going everyday in the writing world!

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    1. It's interesting how, instead of running out of inspiration, the more you access it the more there seems to be.

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