There are many things in life that inspire us; people, places, and events. We draw energy from others and they often become the source of our motivation. And yet often we find we are feeling low and lacking drive. We start looking for something to inspire us. This cycle will continue until we realise the simple fact that we need to be the source of our own inspiration.

We inspire ourselves when we act in a spirit of self-forgetfulness, totally committed to and dedicated to what we are doing, such that when the work is completed and we look back, sometimes we find it hard to believe that we actually did it.

When we offer a helping hand to someone and realise that we may well be a small reason behind their smile and relief, we feel a joy that inspires us to keep reaching out to as many as we can.

When we stand strong and overcome what seemed impossible, we discover not just an inner ability we didn’t know existed, but we find an inner source of inspiration that there is much more in us that we need to find out for ourselves.

When an idea becomes compelling and sometimes we seem to be the only one who is convinced, we inspire ourselves when we take the road not taken, even if we are walking alone.

The sun does not need light for it to be seen. It is its own source. Everything shines in its presence. We too can bring cheer and joy to everyone who comes into our life. We just need to learn to be our own source of inspiration.

(Picture-Cherry blossom in Vancouver)