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[Inspiration]

n.

1. 1. Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.
   2. The condition of being so stimulated.
2. An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention.
3. Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired.
4. The quality of inspiring or exalting: a painting full of inspiration.
5. Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind.
6. The act of drawing in, especially the inhalation of air into the lungs.

Ever hear “that is an inspiring picture”, or “that is an inspiring story”, or”that was an inspiring speech”? Note that “inspiring” is used as an adjective, but in the sense that the noun is doing something to the subject. Inspiration often comes from an external cue. When the stimulus from the external cue hits us a certain way, we are considered “inspired”. If the magnitude of the stimulus is strong enough, the thought or feeling of inspiration will lead to an action of some sort. For example, a muse may trigger / ['inspire'] an artist to begin on a work of art. However, this work of art may never be completed .. depending on the motivation of the Artist.

[Motivation]

As human beings, we need to sleep, eat, etc. Mundane things that take us away from our inspired work. What brings us back to our original inspired work, lest we be tempted away to a new inspiration? Motivation is the tumbler for the key of inspiration to turn and unlock. Motivation applied to inspiration will allow one to complete their original inspired vision.

Motivation may come from external sources (easiest), or internal sources (most powerful), and sometimes both for a greater effect.

Examples of external sources of motivation are a drill instructor making an athlete do 50 more push-ups, a boss incentivising an employee with compensation, or a mother threatening her child with no dessert. The motivation often dies when the motivation-producing stimulus is removed.

Internal sources of motivation are psychologically driven and come from within. An example may be a traumatic childhood that causes a child certain aversions in life, or an action for a loved one.

Inspiration will create Thought.

if the magnitude is strong enough, the Thought will generate Action.

Motivation will repeat Action.

if the motivation is strong enough, Action will form Habit.

P.S. Why do they call it “Inspiration Point”?

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