Inspiration

1. Inspiration is living in-Spirit: Reconnecting with your divine essence

"Being inspired is an experience of joy: We feel completely connected to our Source and totally on purpose; our creative juices flow, and we bring exceptionally high energy to our daily life."

Inspiration is alignment with Spirit. It's a state of being where we feel fully connected to our divine source, experiencing joy, creativity, and high energy. This connection allows us to tap into our innate wisdom and purpose, bringing a sense of fulfillment to our daily lives.

To live in-Spirit, we must:

• Cultivate awareness of our spiritual nature
• Practice mindfulness and meditation
• Align our thoughts and actions with love, peace, and compassion
• Trust in the guidance of our higher self

By consciously choosing to live in-Spirit, we open ourselves to a life of inspiration, where we feel guided, supported, and in harmony with the universe.

2. You are a piece of God: Embrace your inherent magnificence

"You carry a God about within you, poor wretch, and know nothing of it."

Recognize your divine nature. We are all unique expressions of the divine, carrying within us the essence of God. This realization is fundamental to living an inspired life. By acknowledging our inherent magnificence, we tap into our unlimited potential and align with our true purpose.

To embrace your divine nature:

• Cultivate self-love and acceptance
• Recognize your talents and abilities as expressions of the divine
• Trust in your inner wisdom and guidance
• Practice gratitude for your unique gifts and experiences

As we begin to see ourselves as divine beings having a human experience, we naturally align with inspiration and manifest our highest potential.

3. Transcend ego to access inspiration: Let go of false self-importance

"Ego wants you to live in a state of self-importance, but your Holy Spirit knows that the only thing that's truly important is being in alignment with Spirit."

Release ego-driven thoughts. The ego, with its focus on separation and self-importance, blocks our access to inspiration. By recognizing and letting go of ego-driven thoughts and behaviors, we create space for divine inspiration to flow through us.

Steps to transcend ego:

• Practice self-awareness to recognize ego-driven thoughts
• Choose love and compassion over judgment and criticism
• Let go of the need to be right or superior
• Cultivate humility and gratitude

As we release the grip of ego, we naturally align with our higher self and become more receptive to divine inspiration and guidance.

4. Simplify your life to invite inspiration: Declutter physically and mentally

"He is nearest to God who needs the fewest things."

Embrace simplicity. A cluttered life, both physically and mentally, leaves little room for inspiration. By simplifying our lives, we create space for divine guidance and inspiration to enter.

Ways to simplify:

• Declutter your physical space
• Reduce commitments and obligations that don't align with your purpose
• Practice mindfulness to quiet mental chatter
• Cultivate contentment with what you have

As we simplify our lives, we create a clear channel for inspiration to flow through, allowing us to live more fully in alignment with our divine purpose.

5. Be a source of inspiration for others: Practice kindness and generosity

"We are all teachers, and what we teach is what we learn, and so we teach it over and over again until we learn . . ."

Inspire through action. By living an inspired life, we naturally become a source of inspiration for others. This reciprocal process not only uplifts those around us but also deepens our own connection to Spirit.

Ways to inspire others:

• Practice random acts of kindness
• Share your talents and knowledge generously
• Listen empathetically and offer encouragement
• Lead by example, living your values authentically

As we inspire others, we reinforce our own connection to Spirit and create a ripple effect of positive change in the world.

6. Align with the language of Spirit: Trust intuition and synchronicity

"Spirit communicates instantaneously, tapping in to our higher faculties of intuition, telepathy, insight, psychic awareness, spirit acumen, clairvoyance, the sixth sense, and even beyond."

Tune into divine guidance. Spirit communicates with us in myriad ways, often through subtle intuitions, synchronicities, and feelings. By learning to recognize and trust these messages, we open ourselves to divine guidance and inspiration.

Ways to align with Spirit's language:

• Pay attention to intuitive hunches and gut feelings
• Notice synchronicities and meaningful coincidences
• Trust your inner wisdom and guidance
• Practice stillness to hear the whispers of Spirit

As we become more attuned to the language of Spirit, we naturally align with divine inspiration and guidance in our daily lives.

7. Remember your spiritual origins: Quiet the mind to hear God's voice

"The memory of God comes to the quiet mind. It cannot come where there is conflict; for a mind at war against itself remembers not eternal gentleness."

Cultivate inner peace. By quieting our minds and releasing inner conflict, we create space to remember our spiritual origins and hear the voice of God within us.

Practices to quiet the mind:

• Meditation and mindfulness
• Spending time in nature
• Engaging in creative activities
• Practicing forgiveness and letting go of resentments

As we cultivate inner peace, we naturally align with our spiritual essence and become more receptive to divine inspiration and guidance.

8. Take inspired action: Co-create with the Universe

"If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans."

Act on divine guidance. Inspiration is not just a passive state of being; it requires us to take action in alignment with divine guidance. By trusting and acting on our intuitions and inspirations, we become co-creators with the Universe.

Steps to take inspired action:

• Pay attention to intuitive nudges and inspirations
• Take small steps in alignment with your inner guidance
• Trust in divine timing and remain flexible
• Stay open to unexpected opportunities and synchronicities

As we learn to act on our inspirations, we become active participants in co-creating our lives with the Universe, manifesting our highest potential.

9. Surrender to divine will: Trust in the perfection of life's unfolding

"The thing we surrender to becomes our power."

Let go and trust. True inspiration comes from surrendering our ego-driven desires and aligning with divine will. By releasing control and trusting in the perfection of life's unfolding, we open ourselves to the highest expression of our purpose.

Ways to practice surrender:

• Release attachment to specific outcomes
• Trust in divine timing and guidance
• Practice acceptance of what is
• Cultivate faith in the higher purpose behind all experiences

As we surrender to divine will, we align with the flow of life and become vessels for inspiration and divine expression in the world.

Last updated: January 23, 2025