We feel down when think we have no more options ahead of us. No options means no hope for the future, it goes against the very basic meaning of life. It means death. That’s what leads people to become suicidal, because they don’t see any more options, they are unable to see them, or they are unable to create more of them.
Every moment of our lives could be the starting point to many opportunities out there. We all feel down from time to time. I do too, and when that happens I start looking for new options. A healthy portion of my life is dedicated to seeking and creating more options. Then I decide which path to take. After all, what we become in the future is the result of decisions we make today.
Creating options requires inspiration. Learning to be inspired and stay inspired takes practice. It is a skill that can be learned, and I am getting better at it everyday. What makes us inspired could vary from person to person.
I seek inspiration from People. Those who are my friends and those who aren’t my friends yet. When I draw, photograph, start a software development project, read a book in a coffee shop they all somehow have the human factor in common. People come in all shapes and forms. Their personalities are drastically diverse. They are either so intelligent or infinitely stupid and ignorant. As humans we are not perfect, but we can be very courageous. That makes us worthy of becoming sources of inspiration.