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There are times when what used to be a thriving business, environment or relationship is no longer as alive as before. You find that the people that are involved are starting to drift away as they lose interest in keeping it going. Even you yourself also find that your heart is no longer in it. Yet you still put in energy into it because it will soon be gone if nobody tries to preserve it. But what makes you think that God wants you to preserve it? Maybe he wants it to be destroyed, so that he can create something new.

You know what God wants you to do by the things he inspire you to create. There was something great that you were once inspired into creating. You have a lot of joy and fulfillment creating and experiencing it. But now you no longer feel the same way as before. Try as you might, you just no longer feel the inspiration that was there. You think that since God had led you to create it in the first place, he must want you to continue doing it. You try to revive the passion but it seems to take a lot of energy for it.

The truth is that it was good for that moment, but a new moment has come and so it’s time for a new thing. Something may have been great when it started and continued to be so for a certain period of time, but when the time comes where it seems to die out, it doesn’t mean that it wasn’t worth undertaking in the first place since it didn’t last forever. It was the perfect thing to do at the perfect time when it was inspired to be done. When it has finished serving its purpose, it is the perfect time for it to end.

Nothing really goes away completely, it merely changes form. The effect of a previous work or experience will continue to be part of a new work or experience. Had it not been done in the first place, it would not existed to impact the new work in profound and significant ways. There is nothing that is wasted or in vain. Any work that was done at a time when it was inspired to be created would have its place in influencing the universal scheme of things in eternity and everything else that is connected to it.

Since you know that God leads you by your heart’s desire, why are you hanging on to the relationship or the work that your heart is no longer in? It is because you are afraid to lose what you have. The truth is you are not losing anything at all. God wants you to move on to the next experience that will be even better than the one before. Let go of the relationship or business that you no longer desire to be a part of. Let go of the old to make way for the new. Learn to let go and you will always be abundant.

In every moment you are in, always allow yourself to be naturally driven in your actions. When you choose to be in-spired or in-spirit, you will always be guided as to when to do what. If you find yourself trying to keep something going when you are no longer inspired to do so, then you are trying to drive the process, rather than letting yourself be driven. Whenever that happens, you know it’s not going to work because it’s not what God wants. Let things happen through you rather than making things happen.

When you act according to what you’re most inspired to do in every moment, you are also allowing things to happen in divine order. The ordinary order of things that the world has in mind is to follow through from one step to what is logically the next until completion. But when you follow spirit instead of ordinary logic, people may think you are disorderly and not doing things properly. When you follow spirit, you are following a higher logic where things are done not in the usual form of order but in divine order.

Spirit may give you an idea to create a product and so you act on the inspired idea and finish creating the product. According to ordinary order of things, the next logical step is to market it and sell it to the world. But if you are not inspired to do the next step because you feel like creating something else instead, then that’s what spirit is guiding you towards. Spirit has guided you to create it for the moment and then to put it aside and do something else. It is probably not the right timing to release it yet.

Therefore by obeying spirit, you leave it on a shelf and go work on something else. To the world, it may seem that you are leaving something half done which is not exactly the characteristic of someone who is successful. But some time go by, maybe even years later and then you are inspired to take the product you previously created and release it to the world. That is when it becomes a mega success because it was the right timing. That is how acting in divine order and timing produces the best results.

You could also have chosen to force yourself to follow through on the ordinary order of things even though you are not inspired to do so just because you think that is the way it has to be done. But when you do it that way, you end up wondering why it turns out to be a flop and start to wonder whether you were really inspired to create it in the first place. Even when you are guided to release it at that time, the results may come much later in divine order and timing. So trust and obey spirit in every moment.



By: Enoch Tan

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and parcel of being human - we’ve all had a taste of inspiration. It may have been a long time ago but at some stage we have known the feeling of being fully alive. Then we’ve been charged with energy and spoken with passion.

It’s a great feeling - we get loads of energy. We gain ‘fresh eyes’ so we can ’see’ what is truly important, what really matters. That gives us laser-like focus.

The future overflows with enticing options. We discover the freedom to make real choices. We realise that we have the power to overcome the barriers and limitations that have been holding us back.

Inspiration is the essential spark in a chain reaction. It sparks off strong self-motivation and leads on to action towards valued goals. From the office to the Olympics - inspiration means we achieve more. Achievement itself can fuel further inspiration which leads to continued motivation and action so that a virtuous circle is created.

Without inspiration, there is no catalyst so motivation is shaky, energy is low and action is hard. When we’re not inspired, things can be a struggle.

So what’s the secret? How do we get inspired?

It may appear that inspiration comes from ‘out there’ - perhaps a beautiful sunset, a piece of music or the touch of someone special. In fact this is a kind of shorthand for what is happening.

If we take it literally that the sunset inspires us, we are making the case that the sunset is the cause of the inspiration. Yet this can’t be true otherwise everyone who saw it would be inspired.

What is really happening is that we inspire ourselves by using the sunset to connect with our own thoughts and/or feelings which are inspiring. The inspiration comes from within. The locus of control is ours.

Exactly how we inspire ourselves is an individual thing - different people do it in different ways. The great news is that we can learn how to inspire ourselves and then we can be inspired whenever we want.

Here are 5 steps to get the ball rolling:

1. Notice any experience which triggers your inspiration. Aim to repeat this experience more often.

2. Wake up your senses. Each day this week concentrate on one of your five senses - Monday ’seeing’, Tuesday ‘hearing’, Wednesday ‘touching’ and so on. What do you notice that is new?

3. Search for the worthwhile meaning in what you do.

4. Discard worn-out uninspiring habits and install new inspiring ones.

5. Look out for what stops you being inspired. How could you avoid this by acting differently?

Each one of us can find out how to become the source of our inspiration. Instead of waiting for a random event to trigger your inspiration, you can become inspired when you choose. The skills you acquire to do this can be yours for life.



By: Trevor Hill

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When you go to work each day do you dread it? Do you feel a lack of creativity and passion in your surroundings and the people that you work with? If so, you are like many people! A lot of people don’t necessarily like the job that they do, the people that they work with, or even the atmosphere in which they work. Well all work because we are inspired to do so, so that we can live the lifestyle that we have created for ourselves. When you feel your passion and your inspiration waning it is time to do something about it. You need to find ways to get inspired at the office, and you can do this through inspirational wallpapers.

Inspirational Wallpapers: Simple Inspiration

Many times the area in which we work in is what zaps us of our creativity and passion for what we do. If you work in a small cubicle every day and you don’t have much around you that inspires, you can do something about it. Even if you aren’t allowed to bring plants and pictures into your space, there is one thing that you can do that will not take up any room but will allow you to get that inspiration that you are seeking. What could this be? It’s simple and effective: inspirational wallpapers.

On your computer you currently have a background. Many people have pictures of their family others have their work logo or something of this nature. If you are not finding inspiration in these things, why not download inspirational wallpapers that will change the look and feel not only of your computer, but your entire work space? You may not realize it, but by simply changing the background on your computer desktop you can change the way you feel about your environment.

When you have a stressful job where you always feel overwhelmed it can be difficult to find the inspiration that you need to get excited about all of the work on your plate. When you download inspirational wallpapers you will find that there is suddenly pictures and words before you that will inspire you to prioritize and get started. We often under estimate the power of words and images, but when you put words and images in front of you that really speak to your heart, you’ll find that you always have a source of inspiration to tap into it when you need it most.

Inspiration can be hard to come by when you don’t particularly like your job, the people that you work with, or your surroundings when you are at work. It is very important to find sources of inspiration where you can, and inspirational wallpapers are really very simple to come by and they will give you the inspiration that you need right at your fingertips. In those moments when you aren’t sure where to start or you don’t feel like you can take your job anymore, you can turn to your wallpaper and center yourself and remember that you are doing the job that you need to do to live the life that you want for yourself. You’d be amazed at how simple and effective this process really is, and it’s all based on the power of images and words.



By: Shannon M. Clooney

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Are you waiting for inspiration to fall in your lap? The truth is, you can’t just wait for things to happen to you. You have to make a conscious effort to surround yourself with inspiration. Even the most motivated and well-intentioned and excited people need some inspiration from time to time or they’ll lose their focus. This is why inspiration needs to be wherever you look. Thankfully, it is not difficult to find inspiration in your daily life.

It can be as simple as finding the beauty in the small things.

Surrounding Yourself with Inspiration

Are you wondering where you can meet inspirational friends so you are surrounded by inspiration all the time? You needn’t make new friends to be inspired. You just need to make sure you always have inspirational backup when you need it. It’s not that you can’t have people in your life to inspire you, but you have to think about their needs, too. What would you do if you needed that little push and that person was having a bad day? You need sure fire ways to ignite the passion within you that do not rely another person.

Images are a great way to find inspiration. You should keep pictures of your family in your wallet or on your desk. When you are wondering what you are working for, you can look at their faces and know instantly. You can think about the kind of life and experiences you want to give them and what you want to do with them. This can be a way to approach your life when things get a little bit rough.

Using Positive Affirmations to Feel Better, Accomplish More, and Gain Confidence

Another option is to use affirmations. Affirmations are statements you can use every day or when you are having a difficult time. These are positive statements that sum up what you want to think or feel or how you want to behave in any given situation. You can create your affirmations or look online or in books for other affirmations that may be helpful. You will give them more power every single time that you repeat them. These can give you the inspiration and courage always to do your best.

Using the Power of Positive Imagery and Inspirational Wallpapers to Motivate You!

Need constant inspiration or the knowledge that there is always something at your fingertips to inspire you? If so, you may want to download inspirational wallpapers. These are backgrounds for your desktop that you view whenever you need a bit of inspiration. Inspirational wallpapers can easily be downloaded to your desktop. These can be changed and used regardless of where you are, what you are doing, or how much time you have on your hands to get inspired!

Inspirational wallpapers work, and a wide variety of people use them. Even those who work in corporate settings use inspirational wallpapers as a source of motivation. You can choose from pictures or quotes, and some even incorporate both pictures and quotes.



By: Ronnie Nijmeh

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