Used so haphazardly, that word. Inspiration. I think sometimes I toss words carelessly around, without thinking about their true meanings. Funny, how this word that drips off our tongues incessantly is also incredibly undervalued. I for one attribute it far too often to grand things--famous works of art, colossal buildings, revered people--and neglect its meaning: "stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc. to special or unusual activity or creativity." Now for the point of this musing.
Inspiration is not exclusive to eminence.
Anything, big or small, can stimulate creativity, stir up feelings, bring joy to the heart--in a word, inspire.
Today, as I was throwing away a candy wrapper, I glanced at the fine print and saw the phrase,"salt, peppermint oil." Even the tiniest discoveries can bring inspiration.
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"But words are things; and a small drop of ink, Falling, like dew, upon a thought, produces That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think." -Lord Byron