Inspiration, noun. A breathing in or infusion of some idea,
purpose, etc. into the mind; the suggestion, awakening, or creation of some
feeling or impulse, esp. of an exalted kind. (Oxford English Dictionary)
Where do ideas come from? How do you find inspiration? These
are questions that anyone embarking upon a creative life seeks to answer. Even
on those days when we feel blocked the inspiration is there. It is something
inherent – we breathe in inspiration and breathe out creativity.
Inspiration is infinite. It can be found in the big and the
small. It is free and available for everyone. It can strike us like lightning
or frustrate us with its illusiveness.
Find it in the work of other artists. Read poetry. Visit
galleries. Revisit favourite novels. Learn from the masters of your craft. Make
them your mentors.
Hunt for inspiration in nature. Be outside and study the
rhythms and patterns of the natural world. Clear your head and collect ideas as
you go walking.
Delve into the biographies of people. Be fascinated by the
ordinary and the extraordinary. Imagine living their lives. The mingling of
imagination and empathy forges compelling characters.
Find inspiration in the visual. Find the story and the words
behind pictures. Focus on small details, the clues that will lead you to the
story that’s waiting to be told.
Study and harvest your past. Memory is powerful. Use your
own experiences as the foundation. Delve through the catalogue of events,
incidents, mannerisms and quirks you’ve recorded in your mind.
Seeking inspiration means being curious and open to ideas.
Learn to mine for the gold of inspiration everywhere, in everyone and in
everything.
Where do you find inspiration? Let me know in the comments section below!
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