What is Inspiration?
There has been quite a rattle on BodySpace among members and with the new category of Inspirational Profiles, that I thought I’d take some time to write about what inspiration truly is.
Obviously, for everyone it is going to be different. Different people and circumstances move us and enliven us to want to be and do better. But, what inspires you is your CHOICE! And quite honestly, I am inspired by most people I meet on BodySpace. Why? Because everyday, you all are on here, encouraging each other, asking for help when you are down, and learning what you can to live a healthier and fitter lifestyle….isn’t that worth deeming that each of you are inspiring? I think so.
It troubles me when people are only inspired by others who have lost 100+ pounds or survived a major health situation because it fails to recognize the people who are on a daily basis doing something to improve their lives and it means that very few things will be inspiring to you.
Each of us has a gift that we can offer to others. Some inspire through their triumphs over difficulty, or through their physique or their willingness to help each other. So, I want to thank each of you who has been in contact with me for sharing your gift. You are all inspirational!
And I hope to continue sharing and inspiring you! Please feel free to use this blog to share what inspires you, as we all can benefit from hearing the uplifting stories you have!
Chrissy
June 26, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Beautifully said!
July 30, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I spent a decade drinking and not taking good care of myself. It left me feeling sick physically as well as spiritually. I turned my life around 2 months ago. I wrote about it in my blog. Now I hope to be an inspiration to the people around me by setting an example in my life. I really like what you said in this post. I find that the new inspirational section has become a bit of a competition. WHO IS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL!!!! It doesn’t do the word inspiration justice.
October 2, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Inspiration comes from everything experience that touches my life. A stranger who was polite in line at a convenience store has as much impact on me as watching a Russian pole vaulter who continues to break her own world record over and over again. The reasoning is simple but really important. Neither happens because of complacency. It takes a desire to be better than you are to continually improve and to become the best you can be. Politeness doesn’t occur naturally, and neither do world records. I concur that the multitude of people on Body Space who strive to be their best and never stop moving forward are not only inspirational but also an example how most people should strive to be in all aspects of their lives. I am impressed by the amazing weight losses of a hundred pounds of more, 70 year old fitness champions, mothers of 6, cancer survivors, over 40 looking the better then their 20 year old selves, teenagers building a foundation that will last them a lifetime, and anyone who is a pound lighter or who can bench 10 more than last year. Of course we all have set backs at times, but I love to see someone gain an extra twenty and start to work it right back down again.
I am motivated by every person who wants to be a better them then they were yesterday!