The Surprising Truth About Inspiration

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I used to think inspiration came spontaneously from within. When you feel inspired, you immediately jump to creative work.

But as I’ve moved through my creative journey, I’ve noticed that it’s much more complicated.

Here’s how I thought inspiration worked. And here’s how it actually worked.

Over the last decade, I’ve gotten to interview makers – whether they are chefs or artists, engineers, architects, or writers – and I’ve seen that inspiration is all around us. It is deeply contextual.

Inspiration happens when you engage in a community of fellow makers. You borrow ideas and share strategies and even offer critical feedback to one another. Inspiration happens you stay curious and geek out on concepts and information and approaches to your craft.

Here, you curate your favorite ideas or creative works and eventually you mash-up ideas and processes until you have something original. Sometimes inspiration happens when you play and goof off. But sometimes it happens when you rest and go on walks or visit spend time in nature or even get really bored.

In these moments of rest, your mind makes connections between seemingly unrelated ideas and you are inspired to think outside the box.

Inspiration can happen when you see a problem you care deeply about or when you build empathy with a group and work toward creating solutions in a way that is horizontal and democratic.

Inspiration happens when you experiment and learn from mistakes. And it can actually grow stronger when you face that toxic fear that prevents you from finding your creative voice and taking creative risks.

Inspiration is your big “why” that sets the course for all of your creative work. It exists even when you don’t feel inspired. Sometimes you just have to get started and you’ll rediscover it.
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I just listened to your podcast with Jennifer Gonzalez from a couple years ago regarding Makerspaces, and as an ELL teacher and graduate student, I must say I'm inspired! You're awesome!

JustRicky-xozb
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Nice reflection piece. Inspiration can come from anywhere but you must have an open spirit to receive it. And....You can't just sit there waiting for it either. Do!

justinlamoureux
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These are amazing! Thanks for creating and sharing these videos!!

davidhastings
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You're an awesome teacher (with great ideas). Thank you for sharing your knowledge and self-discovery insights in quick + effective ways. Really awesome what you're creating so far - keep going! Renee B. (Intuitive Guide)

spiritmuse
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John, this describes my journey with inspiration and I'm sure with many others. Thank you for your presentation.

LetMetellYaSomething
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your work is amazing. you make things easier to understand. Thank you

EnglishAroundUs
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This is soo True.
Questions open the mind for inspirations, while statements Close it.

subjectlife
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I REALLY LIKE YOUR CREATIVE WORK. KEEP VERY INSPIRING

aiseikomunitaspendidik
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Sometimes inspiration comes from ASSOCIATION. You're thinking of one thing and an inspiring thought comes somewhat related to it. I have to develop this thought more and come up with some examples.

bernardbertone
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I love your videos, thanks for sharing! What platform do you use to make them?

marareich
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What do you use to create these videos...I need some writing prompt videos for expository writing! HELP!

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