To Be Inspired.....

Inspiration. Need I say more.....of course I will. Inspiration to me is anything that truly moves one's soul. It could be a picture, a song, a place, an idea, a passing thought, or merely a moment in time. What inspires you? What is it that makes your soul sing? What makes you move mountains? What brings a tear to your eye or a surge of energy to your being?

I love to BE inspired!....and on so many levels. My epiphanies may only effect a small moment of my life or they can be pivotal points that revolutionize my world. Either way, I love a great bit of inspiration.

I believe that we are extremely influenced by our senses. And afterall, isn't a sense that often triggers inspriation? Last week I had a visual treat of a lifetime. It was an extremely cold morning and I had to be out running an errand. I am blessed to live in an especially breathtaking setting, and this morning inparticular was simply amazing. The trees, grasses, bushes, even the fences were coated in the most astounding, sparkling layer of crystals. The morning sunlight was dancing across the fields and playing on the branches of the trees. It brought tears to my eyes. I am continually humbled by the handiwork of the Lord. I think to myself, "How is it that I am so blessed to experience this amazing life that I live?" The inspiration was complete when my soul became so moved that I felt a need and acted on that feeling to improve my little corner of the world, being my home. I have now revived it after its post-Christmas depression. I can now walk into my home and smile at a new page and clean slate that a new year and great deal of frost inspired.

I challenge you to find something that truly inspires you. Is there an area of your life that needs improvement? Do you have a great hole that needs filled in your life? The single best place to begin is by hitting your knees and having a heart-to-heart with your maker. He will help you to find the inspiration that you are looking and longing for. Remember that his hand is in all. He can bring you a song, a sight, a memory, a wish, or someone. Keep your eyes and heart open and it or they will come.