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Blogs > Bizzysback > Quote, unquote and misquote


Bizzysback 63F
1032 posts
9/3/2014 12:49 am
Would you rather be motivated or inspired?

Are you motivated or are you inspired? What inspires you and what motivates you? Motivated and inspired are often used interchangeably but I have found out they are totally different. One keeps you going but the other keeps you fulfilled and happy. Which one can you do without?

There are days that I can't wait to get up in the morning or I can't sleep at night because I am so inspired to do something. There are days too that I don't feel like doing anything at all but I am able to force myself to do things. I can't say it's mood swing, that is totally different. Like blogging for example, sometimes I have lots of thoughts going on in my mind and I can't wait to write. I haven't had this urge lately that's why I haven't posted anything in the past few weeks. Looking back I do have plenty to write about but I just can't be bothered.I analyze how I feel then I realize I lack inspiration.

Inspiration is something or someone that forces or influence someone to do something. It's a driving force that makes someone create something or act on something, When you are inspired that means you are in spirit. When one is tuned into spirit she is naturally drawn to do what is best. Inspiration is about being called to act because it gives you fulfillment or happiness.

Many times I have to force myself to do something, I have to motivate myself. That's the difference inspiration forces someone to do something while with motivation, one forces themselves to do something. Motivation, usually has a lot to do with fake growth. It is something we think we should be doing and it often leads in the direction of something that doesn’t really matter. It’s what you’re “supposed” to be doing. It’s just a good idea, not a passionate, burning desire that emanates from the core of your being.

Motivation is the push while inspiration is the pull.

I have enough motivation, now I think I need inspiration. What have you got?
“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


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