Are You Finding Inspiration In The Right Places?

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I love how inspiration can come into my mind when I least expect it.

On the contrary, I really don't like how I have to struggle to find inspiration when I need it. Finding inspiration may be simple for others, but if you see yourself constantly looking for it, then perhaps it's time you searched for it instead of waiting for it to come find you.

Here's how:

1. P.E.P. People, Experiences, Places

These are my top 4 sources of inspiration, and these include but are not limited to:

Nature

Art (galleries, photos, sculpture, etc.) and writings (books, blogs, journals, magazines, etc.)

Music and science

Life impact, underdog stories

Meeting new people, seeing new places and basking in life's experiences are the greatest sources of inspiration. It doesn't always have to be some grand experience, nor a fabulous cross country trip or a famous person. You can get the most extraordinary stories from ordinary people and things, right?

2. Solitude

While sharing your experience with others can also help you find more inspiration, so does solitude. Alone, you can focus your mind and body, which can allow you to tune in to your surroundings, your thoughts and your life.

What I really love about solitude is, it lets you notice some of the things that you would have missed if stuck in a busy, noisy environment. Finding inspiration may just come when you're relaxing your mind and sharpening your senses and solitude is a place where we can find time for reflection and deep thinking.

3. Role Models

We all have role models.

What does your role model do that make you look up to him or her so much? Is it their excellent ideas, how they handle a situation, the steps they take to overcome hardship, their ability to lead and complete great things?

Make sure your role models is parallel with the areas in your life that you are passionate about, because it's essential to identify whether they are the source of inspiration that is the most important to you right now. Are they truly impacting you with inspiration that matters to you and not just because of their social influence?

4. Experience sharing

Finding inspiration becomes a lot easier when you are actually talking about it doing that and talking with other people. I believe that searching for inspiration can be a lot simpler when other people bring those stories to you directly in conversation.

By simply sharing one inspiring story with a friend can bring them to think of their own inspiring messages too. It builds a stronger relationship where you can continue to share the inspiration and drive each other to find more. Indeed, sharing stories of meaning and value are also a great way to discover new things and inspiration as well!

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