inspiration

We all want to be inspired. The happiness that comes from inspiration gives us a reason to live. Whether it be seeing the beauty in nature's intricate design of a snowflake or the experiencing the vast expansiveness of the earth from above. When we see and experience beautiful things, our neurons fire and our mind is stimulated. Stimulation is what tells us we are alive.

There are many things in life that provide stimulation and there are many paths to follow to get that feeling that we as humans desire. There are the essentials. Food and shelter. There are also the materialistic things that we crave to satisfy our stimulation needs. However, these materialistic things come with a cost and force us to trade it for time and money. But there is more that we desire. Yes we need stimulation but its best to have in small doses and moderation. I believe that it is not until we realize that we can experience things that are free and simple (human relationships, nature, birth and even death...or at least accept it), that we are truly happy and alive. Yes human relationships can be simple. All you need is to be honest and willing to help others.

I think about these things but only in certain environments. Not when I'm rushing to get to school on time. Not when I'm busy at work. Not when I'm in a bad mood or stressed out. It's not until I simplify my life that I can think like this. Turn all of the lights off and have a conversation with someone or just think to yourself, it will most likely be deep and meaningful, perhaps even life-changing. Remember sitting around a campfire with friends? Sleepovers once everyone is huddled in their sleeping bags? Darkness forces the mind to think and when we combine these pure thoughts with others...it is a powerful thing.