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Discovering Inspiration

Last week, we talked about what it means to be creative. One of the core parts of being creative is to become inspired by something, somewhere, or someone. Whether it’s an artist looking in nature, a writer looking at a bestseller list, or a young athlete looking at the Hall Of Fame, all kinds of folks have learned what motivates their imagination, and what inspires them to do what they love.

Inspiration is defined as "the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative." Sometimes however, we might forget what defines inspiration, and we just need a reminder. There's a short YouTube video, What Is Inspiration by the channel Productivity Guy, that explains what inspiration looks like, as well as different ways people can find inspiration quickly.


17 Ways to Find Inspiration and Spark Creativity


 People use inspiration quite often when creating music, art, books, and more. Sometimes, however, we hit a snag and need a way to find new inspiration. The website Skill Share has a blog post detailing 17 unique ways to get inspired. These include changing up your routine, taking time to rest, or spending time with others that have similar interests as you.


What, or who, inspires you? Do you think you inspire others? Let us know in the comments below!  For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 PM.

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