The Spark of Inspiration

Inspiration: What It Is, Where It Comes From, and How It Shapes Our Lives

Inspiration is one of those subtle, powerful things that can shift everything....provided of course that it is followed by action.

It doesn’t always arrive when we want it to, but when it does, it moves us—nudging us toward a new idea, a fresh start, or a deeper sense of meaning. It’s that quiet moment when something clicks. You read a sentence and pause. You go for a walk and return with clarity. You hear someone’s story and suddenly feel more connected to your own path.

And in my case, it also hit like a mad truck in moments of fear, despair and disillusion.

It doesn’t need to be dramatic, though. Often, it’s simple. A line from a book. A memory that surfaces at the right time. A challenge that opens a door we didn’t know we needed to walk through (oh, have I ever been through a few of those!). Inspiration is everywhere, if we’re paying attention.

Sometimes it changes the course of a project or breathes new energy into something we thought we were done with. Other times, it just helps us get through the day with a little more softness, a little more hope. It keeps us going when we hit resistance. It reminds us that we care. That we’re human. That we’re alive.

You can’t force it, but you can invite it in. Go outside. Move your body. Talk to someone who sees the world differently. Let yourself be curious. Let silence do its work. The spark will come.

You don’t need a grand vision—just a willingness to be moved. And when that happens, even a small moment can light the way forward.

I’ll be sharing specific ideas, favorites, and creative finds in future posts — stay tuned!