Inspiration, Motivation, and Determination.

 

in·spi·ra·tion

A divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.

 

     What inspires you?  I'm sure some people would say they don't have any inspiration.  That nothing really gets through their mind and soul.  In my eyes, I can't see how people do what ever it is they do everyday with out inspiration.  Weather it be something artistic like writing, playing an instrument, painting, or even doing their everyday 9 to 5 jobs.  Everybody has something that inspires them.  Otherwise, how would people get through their day?

     I draw inspiration from all things.  And the best part is, I'll find it when I'm not even looking for it.  And sometimes I won't find it anywhere when I am actually looking for it.  The best part about it is that it can be anywhere and anything.  That alone keeps me excited!

 

mo·ti·va·tion 

The act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way.

      What motivates you?  I look at motivation much like inspiration, but they are not the same.  Unlike inspiration, I can't just find motivation anywhere.  It has to be from a source that I know will get my blood pumping.  Fitness for example.  Hearing someone say "C'mon!  You can do it!" doesn't do anything for me.  The only person that can motivate me is me.  And truly, that goes for all people.  No one else can motivate me because I'm not doing it for them, I'm doing it for me.  If you focus on pleasing other people you will never accomplish your goals.

 

de·ter·mi·na·tion

The act of coming to a decision or of fixing or settling a purpose.

 

     Probably my most favorite definition yet.   

     Being determined in my eyes in a lot of the time a big fat lie!  Anybody can say "I'm determined to do it!"  But we all know actions speak louder than words.  I've told my self so many times that I was determined to do something.  But later just gave up.  Just because you say it and think it doesn't mean it's really there.  Determination is much like motivation, it can only truly come from your self.  Someone else can't do it for you.

     We can get through life easily with out inspiration, and we can even get through our day with out motivation, but try getting through anything that's important with out determination.  If you're not determined to do it, (what ever that may be,) it won't be done.

     Just be thankful that the people that build your houses and your cars are determined to do a good job.  Who knows what would have happened if at the end of the day they weren't finished but just said "Eh.  Good enough."

 

     Don't settle for anything less than great.  Because everyone deserves the chance to be great.  There's only one person that can hold you back, and I think we all know who that is.

 

 

 

 

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