An absolutely bang on distinction by the eloquent, Danielle LaPorte… http://whitehottruth.com/
MOTIVATION
You run the 5k to lose weight, stay in shape, raise money for cancer. Maybe to prove something. It’s on your bucket list. You made a bet. Only ten pounds to go. Achievement is thrilling.
All fine reasons.
INSPIRATION
The runner’s high. My body simply has to run. When I run, I feel closer to life.
MOTIVATION
You write the book, the blog, the brochure to raise your profile so you can sell more stuff, serve more people. You compose and package your thoughts. A 1000 words a day until you’ve crossed the finish line.
All fine reasons.
INSPIRATION
I have something to say that needs to be heard. When I write I feel bigger, freer, like God is using me well.
We seem to need motivation to get stuff done. Typically there’s a lot of “measuring” that happens in the realm of motivation. Check lists and goal posts and markers and such. There is often a fear of loss involved. We are on duty. All perfectly natural.
But beyond finish lines and well done, is a different call. Inspiration.
It is magnetic and progressive. Its reasoning cannot always be reasoned — I just gotta do it. It busts you outta shouldsville into the unfenced field of freedom and possibility.
Inspiration is a completely different force of creativity.
What is motivating you?
What is inspiring you?
What is pushing you?
What is pulling you?
Leap of the Week:
Follow the pull. It’s the first step toward flying.