In the spirit of understanding i am going to start asking yall for your truth and definitions
So in your own words.
What gives you inspiration
#asknostr #yourviews
Discussion
each thing
comes forth and confirms —
haiku
there's not anything that can't inspire (me) because life is one big inspiration of things that confirm our very own existence. how can that not be an inspiration in each and every moment no matter how we spin it? certainly your questions inspire refection, for example.
sorry about the preudo-Dōgen 3 liner but it's fun and he said it best so i'm riffing on Dōgen riffing on future me.
here's the full section by Dōgen, from the Genjo Koan (the first sentence is about psychological projection (delusion). he sometimes called it leaking.)
"To carry the self forward and illuminate myriad things is delusion. That myriad things come forth and illuminate the self is awakening.
Those who have great realization of delusion are buddhas; those who are greatly deluded about realization are sentient beings. Further, there are those who continue realizing beyond realization, who are in delusion throughout delusion. When buddhas are truly buddhas, they do not necessarily notice that they are buddhas. However, they are actualized buddhas, who go on actualizing buddha." — Dōgen
observing children inspires me to simplicity, honesty and to allow myself to feel all that comes (and writing this with my son sleeping on my lap makes me cry)
seeing people showing their love for each other inspires me to open myself up for just noticing love that surrounds us
noticing sore spots in my body inspires me to listen and to see what is asking for deep changes but I'm resisting
when I feel uncomfortable with someone, it inspires me to find within myself why I can't see the whole person, what is blinding me
Greatness. To learn from the Greats who came before me, or to achieve something great myself.
What a word!!!
Ones gift of life, and living for and with high signal if understood.
Passion and curiosity are the greatest ingredients of inspiration.
Inspiration is the reason I have always bounced out of bed every morning - granted these days it’s a bit more of a hobble due to grateful and tear! 😅
It’s all around us and in everyone you meet. I guess if you search for it it’s a map of meaning.
If we are the energy of the universe looking upon itself (consciously) then every day we wake up, vertical and breathing - we have a choice to be inspired or be an inspiration. 💜😎🧡
"A map of meaning" i really love that idea
I think you and I are totally on the same page!
I’m in my ancestral homeland (one generation from me) being in dad’s village with my children a few days ago was a humbling experience!
It was only 70yrs ago both my parents fled their birthplace (separately) mum was 8 and at least had her parents and brother. My dad was 17 and alone.
It really compartmentalised them as parents and as mentors. What a gift to have such freedom seeking warriors as parents.
Now I get to absorb and impart that wisdom, strength, legacy and grit upon my children.
Lucky are we who have been gifted “maps of meaning” from the shoulders of those giants, we were lucky enough to call parents. 🙏😎🧡💜 
🧡🤙💜
Hola hope you’re well 💜🧡
Really good thanks, in Norway. Sunny and beautiful 🤙
