inspirations
Sources of motivation
Inspirations is the plural of inspiration—moments, ideas, or sources that spark creativity or motivation.
A painter might cite nature and old masters as her inspirations.
The word can also refer to sudden brilliant ideas: Several inspirations came to her while showering.
In its older sense, inspirations were divine influences or breathings-in of the spirit.
Think deeply about
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- visionAbility to see
- ideaMental formation
- brainstormSpontaneous idea generation
epiphany · breakthrough · imagination · creativity · eureka · lightbulb · concept · innovation
Impetus toward a goal
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- driveOperate a vehicle
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- ambitionDesire for achievement
purpose · determination · empowerment · uplift · fuel · catalyst · passion · momentum
Of or from gods
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
sacred · prophetic · meditation · prayer · blessing · mystical · vision · calling
muse
Think deeply about
brainstorm · epiphany · breakthrough · imagination · creativity · eureka · lightbulb · concept · innovation · artistic
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- driveOperate a vehicle
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
ambition · purpose · determination · empowerment · uplift · fuel · catalyst · passion · momentum · calling
divine
Of or from gods
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
awakening · sacred · prophetic · meditation · prayer · blessing · mystical · vision · calling · guidance
inhale
Draw air in
- breathAir taken in
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- inhalationTaking breath in
lungs · airway · breathe · oxygen · ventilation · intake · gasp · chest · diaphragm · aspirate
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
trailblazer · visionary · leader · luminary · guide · exemplar · idol · influencer · teacher · sage
- biographybirth, death date, autobiography, life story, biography
- author biobio, biography, headshot, photo, pen name
- devotional contentdevotional, meditations, reflections, quiet time, prayers
- thoughtsthought, idea, thoughts, ideas, thinking
- Exemplarsexemplars, paragons, role models, ideals, gold standards
- insightsinsights, lessons, realizations, discoveries, epiphanies
inspirationsdiscouragements
Things that dampen enthusiasm
discouragement · disincentives · deterrents · demotivators · hindrances
inspirationsoutputs
Results produced by something
products · results · creations · end products · outcomes
inspirationsdemoralizations
Acts crushing confidence
depressions · drains · buzzkills · downers · blights
- 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