INSPIRA’TION, n. [L. inspiro.]

1. The act of drawing air into the lungs; the inhaling of air; a branch of respiration, and opposed to expiration.

2. The act of breathing into any thing.

3. The infusion of ideas into the mind by the Holy Spirit; the conveying into the minds of men, ideas, notices or monitions by extraordinary or supernatural influence; or the communication of the divine will to the understanding by suggestions or impressions on the mind, which leave no room to doubt the reality of their supernatural origin.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim.3.

4. The infusion of ideas or directions by the supposed deities of pagans.

5. The infusion or communication of ideas or poetic spirit, by a superior being or supposed presiding power; as the inspiration of Homer or other poet.

We can find inspiration anywhere. Just take a look around and absolutely anything can be a source of inspiration. Let’s look at definition number 2 for example – the act of breathing into anything. Isn’t that mind blowing? Pause for a minute and let that thought just dwell there – something as ordinary as kitchen sinks or tree barks or even a soda pop  can be fodder for one’s creative juices to flow. To bring heaven on earth or reach out and touch the stars with a spark of inspiration – an idea, an invention – innovation. Calling forth that which is not yet into being and making it tangible and alive in the now. With just a breath, a lump of clay turned into a man; a crooked smile captured turned into the most recognized artwork in the world, a thunderstorm, a piece of string and a kite lit up the whole planet – we will never be in want for inspiration – all that is required is that we breathe.

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