The idea of being inspired comes from the Latin inspirare, meaning "to breathe or blow into". The question then becomes: 'Whose doing the blowing?'

In other words, where does inspiration come from?

It can come from a variety of sources. Personal experiences, connecting with nature, exposure to works of art for instance.

Consequently, the responsibility for being inspired rests squarely upon our shoulders.

To be inspired and remain inspired we must make it our habit to expose ourselves to the inspirational on a regular basis.