286: Why Inspiration Needs to be Inspiraction

"Inspiration stirs us to want to be better, to see ourselves as better; to help heal ourselves and the world. Yet without actions tied to those inspiring words they become lifeless. Without positive movement inspiration becomes sweet, purposeless words" - Thom Walters

There are steps to capitalizing on inspiration. Hearing words and quotes that stir our hearts are one thing but for words to have impact they must be followed up with action. There are plenty of sources for inspiration, some around us and others online.

Regardless of the source, it is necessary to use those inspiring words to spur us to action. Today I talk about the sources of Inspiration and what to do once you have it.

"Instantly a large raccoon burst from the door bounding toward the boys. Each of them clearly terrified began to dart in a different direction. Each of the boys was screaming using all their leg strength to bound from the sticking mud. They scurried in all directions running as fast as they could until they could feel solid forest under their feet."

- Excerpt from "A Captured Day" by Thom Walters

"What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear your words" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

We often attribute imagination to children, never thinking that a strong imagination in adults is also helpful if navigation the stressful waters of everyday life. Today I talk about the multiple benefits that come from cultivating our imaginations.