“Inspiration comes from theHeart of Heaven
to give the lift of wings,
and the breath of divine music
to those of us who are earthbound.”
~ Margaret Sangster
When I speak to respiratory therapists the words inspiration and inspire relate to the act of breathing, mechanical movements of the chest and diaphragm which pull air into our lungs. Yet these words carry a much more significant meaning as well.
In many languages the word for breath and inspiration relates to our spirit and spark of life. I do not think it is an accident that this meaning is shared. After all, God breathed life into Adam through his nostrils. That first inspiration brought life into a piece of clay. Dust became alive.
We are all dust and clay until we find inspiration in our lives. When we are inspired, we change the world, not by changing others, but by changing ourselves. If everyone on this planet felt inspired and breathed life into each other, we would have a world of companionship and love.
Inspire deeply for yourself and all those in your life.
Peace,
Bernie