inspiration
Sudden brilliant idea
Inspiration is a sudden spark of creative or motivating energy—an idea that seems to arrive from outside yourself.
Artists wait for inspiration; leaders provide it.
The word comes from breath, and the oldest sense is literally breathing in.
To inspire someone is to fill them with enthusiasm or purpose: Her courage inspired the whole team.
Inspiration can also mean the source itself: She was the inspiration for his novel.
Greek muse of epics
- ClioMuse presiding over chronicles
- ThaliaDivine comedic inspiration
- ApolloSun deity, moonshot namesake
- PegasusDivine airborne horse
mythology · poetry · lyre · laurel · artistry · Mount Parnassus · invocation · afflatus
Surprising disclosed truth
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
- ahaExclamation of realization
realization · discovery · illumination · awakening · flash · clarity · lightbulb · brainwave
Of or from gods
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- spiritualityConnection to the sacred
awakening · rapture · bliss · oneness · celestial · nirvana · beatitude · grace
Agent enabling change
- triggerWhat initiates action
- kindleStart a blaze
- igniteStart burning something
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
motivation · impulse · prompt · spur · impetus · incite · provoke · awaken
Faculty for forming ideas
- originalityNovel creative quality
- inventivenessCapacity for original creation
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
ingenuity · brainstorming · innovation · expressionism · aesthetics · design · craftsmanship · composition
Person others emulate
- idolObject of worship
- heroOne admired for courage
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- luminaryInspiring figure or celestial body
icon · exemplar · trailblazer · pioneer · influence · guiding light · paragon · beacon
Draw air in
- inhalationTaking breath in
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
diaphragm · airflow · breathe in · prana · pulmonary · bronchi · alveoli · ventilation
Calliope
Greek muse of epics
- ClioMuse presiding over chronicles
- ThaliaDivine comedic inspiration
- ApolloSun deity, moonshot namesake
Pegasus · mythology · poetry · lyre · laurel · artistry · Mount Parnassus · invocation · afflatus · divine influence
revelation
Surprising disclosed truth
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
aha · realization · discovery · illumination · awakening · flash · clarity · lightbulb · brainwave · eye-opener
divine
Of or from gods
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
spirituality · awakening · rapture · bliss · oneness · celestial · nirvana · beatitude · grace · holy
catalyst
Agent enabling change
stimulus · motivation · impulse · prompt · spur · impetus · incite · provoke · awaken · enkindle
imagination
Faculty for forming ideas
- originalityNovel creative quality
- inventivenessCapacity for original creation
- artistryExceptional creative skill
visionary · ingenuity · brainstorming · innovation · expressionism · aesthetics · design · craftsmanship · composition · masterpiece
role model
Person others emulate
luminary · icon · exemplar · trailblazer · pioneer · influence · guiding light · paragon · beacon · figurehead
inhale
Draw air in
- inhalationTaking breath in
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
oxygen · diaphragm · airflow · breathe in · prana · pulmonary · bronchi · alveoli · ventilation · gasp
- creativityimagination, creativity, brainstorming, unique voice, intuition
- Creative Skillsimagination, artistry, originality, innovation, flair
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- fitness motivationgoals, results, weight loss, energy, strength
- influenceinfluence, persuasion, sway, clout, leverage
- inspirationmuse, affirmations, motivational quotes, devotionals, mantras
inspirationwriter's block
Inability to produce text
discouragement · demotivation · apathy · stagnation · mental block
inspirationdiscouragement
Loss of confidence
bad influence · corruption · degradation · stupidity · confusion
- inspirational quotesMotivating passages from others
- inspirational womenWomen who uplift and motivate
- divine inspirationGuidance from the sacred
- inspirational talesNarratives promoting hope and courage
- inspirational talksSpeeches meant to motivate
- mutual inspirationWhen both parties uplift