Lack of Inspiration

When you have to write about something new every week without fail, it can get a little hard to come up with new topics. Yes, it’s exciting and fun at first, but things start to feel a little repetitive and bland later on. Right now, I have absolutely no idea what to write about. Nothing. Nada. No inspiration. No creativity.

Wait…

Nope.

Uh-

Nope.

STOP. I got it. If I feel no inspiration, then that’s still a feeling, right? So, if it’s a tangible emotion, I can write about it… Eureka!

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Welcome back! Okay, I’m not going to sugarcoat it but… I don’t know what to write about (that may have been a bit obvious already). In the past, I’ve written about folk stories, school events, personal feelings, positive topics, negative topics, and so on. So far, I’ve checked all my boxes. But, there is one thing I haven’t written about, and it’s ironic because this happens way too often: lack of inspiration.

We’ve all dealt with it at one point, whether it be for an art project, a presentation, a speech, an essay, a science fair project, or-

Okay, that’s getting a little too specific. The point is it’s natural for people to just… not have ideas. I mean, if people got inspiration every time they needed it, then there’s no specialty or importance to inspiration itself. 

It’s incredible how much time and effort it takes to think of a single topic, not to mention actually executing it. Quite literally, it can take years to get a good idea! It’s aggravating, exhausting, and almost torturous. Honestly, it might even be the most tiring part of… everything. I know it is for me. But, in the end, the results never ever fail to meet expectations! 

Think of it this way: inspiration and creativity are like compasses that guide you to your destination. They give you determination and motivation to follow through with your plans. Could you still make it without one? Maybe, or maybe not. 

The thing is, lack of inspiration isn’t permanent. The French painter, Henri Matisse, once said, “Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working.” In other words, inspiration isn’t a certificate or approval you can frame; it’s a calling, a purpose you develop along your journey. Sometimes, it’s hard to identify that purpose, but it’s there; just a little hidden. A good example of that would be… this blog entry, actually. I started just writing my thoughts down as they came. Now, towards the end, I found my compass, which is the feeling of not having one in the first place!

Huh. It’s funny. Usually, my writing reflects the motivation, inspiration, and/or creativity I’ve felt during the week. This one’s different; it doesn’t reflect past inspiration, it’s a documentation of me finding my inspiration… 

Cyclical, ironic, unpredictable; it’s perfect!

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I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: “There is nothing worse than not allowing yourself to try.” I think I proved that point once again this week. I’m glad I tried to push myself today; otherwise, I think I would’ve missed this altogether. 

Now, I guess the question is: What’s tomorrow’s inspiration?

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 "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." – Maya Angelou

What Do You Think?

This might be one of my favorite entries so far. But, not going to lie, I need a brain break. Soo… Here are three riddles to lighten things up a bit!

• How can you drop a raw egg from a height onto a concrete floor without cracking it?

˙ʞɔɐɹɔ oʇ pɹɐɥ ʎɹǝʌ ǝɹɐ sɹoolɟ ǝʇǝɹɔuoɔ

• I sometimes run, but I can’t walk. What am I?

˙ǝsou ɐ

• Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?

˙ƃuᴉɥʇou