Inspiration for Creation
Today I was talking to some friends in my Twitter network and I asked; If there is something that you would want me to write about, what would it be? I received one answer from Suze Muse. Suze wanted me to write about what inspires me to create. I decided instead of a long winded inspirational post from me that I would put together a short video in hopes that this will get you thinking about how you become inspired to create. However, I don’t want to skirt the question that was posed to me, so I answer it this way~
“I am inspired to create by life, by being aware of the beauty that is always surrounding me, and by acting on those inspirations that are delivered to my subconscious.”
A HUGE thank you to John Piercy and John Meadows for their amazing Beautiful World Photography!
Here are some answers that I received after flipping the question back to my friends.
What inspires YOU to create?
Drew Beatty - @KeithBurtis My kids were my inspiration. Saccharine but true. I started writing again after a long hiatus while waiting for my 1st son.
Chris Cavs - @KeithBurtis usually i get inspired when my mind can wander: shower, driving, hiking, mtn biking
Dunrie - @keithburtis I find that “retreat” or quieting myself down helps me see things from a new perspective
E.C. Stewart - @KeithBurtis I accumulate ideas, sketch ‘em down, and later compile for when consumer demand and inspiration meet.
Natasha Wescoat - @KeithBurtis I actually find it’s an compulsion more than inspiration. I HAVE to create or I could combust. like in a sci-fi way!
CCSeed - @KeithBurtis I listen to what the contents of my dreams are telling me for inspiration…
Krista Colvin - @KeithBurtis coffee shops do it for me… a good cup of joe in a “for here” mug, pen + paper in hand and there is no stoppin’ me 
Creative Wisdom - @KeithBurtis How I get inspired - I get outdoors and revitalize my thoughts and clear my head. I usually find colors or shapes I like!
TheWoodShepherd 1. I see a need, and want to fill it, 2. I hear or read something that just “clicks,” 3. I think back to how I felt during an event.
Please share with us….
What inspires YOU???
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November 11th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
After reading how others are inspired - I’m inspired! Thanks for the great post!
November 12th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Taking the time to be quiet and access my inner soul.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Good music or really any other good work of creation.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
My kids! Some of the stuff they do and the things they create (they’re 8, 7 and 4) are simply amazing. Hey, if they can do THAT (I don’t remember being that creative at such a young age?) then I can compose something interesting to share with others.
Cheers,
Roy
November 12th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Lots of things inspire me.. outdoors in the sunshine, being in the company of other artists, art-related retreats, good music, and I often get good inspiration by going to Friends (Quaker) meeting.
November 18th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I’m inspired by the void. There are so many areas that have not been fully explored, whether it be in the arts, politics or in my personal life. I am always trying something new, because the possibilities are abundant what/when/wherever I am.