The Spirit(s) of Inspiration

  Inspiration defined in Webster’s dictionary as a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. Although true, Webster has left out one key factor, determination. Inspiration and determination are commonly seen as one and the same.

     Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on October 2nd 1869, an extremely powerful and influential spiritual and political leader in India whilst the Indian independence movement was still in effect. This spiritual leader influenced millions of people all across the globe (including me) with his message of peaceful resistance also known as “non-violent civil-disobedience.” Although Gandhi was involved in very controversial encounters with younger women, his message to steady your will and stay nonviolent in order to persevere stayed strong throughout his entire life.

     Frank Lucas, the infamous “American Gangster,” and one of, if not the top drug lord of the 20thcentury. Worth more than two-hundred million dollars in cash and various narcotics. He virtually owned and operated Harlem. He ran a multi million dollar heroin operation supplied from a hidden contact in Asia and sold throughout the streets of Harlem. Although normal people go completely uninspired by this criminal, others (including me) can find a strong source of inspiration within his strong determination to become the best. To do whatever is necessary to “get to the top,” and as Frank Lucas said, “become Johnny on the spot.”

     Jesus “God” Christ the Son of the Almighty God and perhaps one of the most inspirational figures ever to inhabit this planet. Performed unimaginable and seemingly impossible feats under the harsh scrutiny of the ignorant and or unbelievers. Christ’s message was to inspire believers into action, and to convince nonbelievers into believing and eventually into action.

    There are many different places or people that may provide you with inspiration for anything, from helping out in your community, to complex and life changing decisions that we all have to make at some point. But whatever happens, remember, “Inspiration is the key to dedication.”