Inspiration, Hope, Motivation....How do we inspire ourselves to greatness?

Scene from the movie, Invictus.

What inspires you to do something? What inspires you to be better than who you really are? Each day, we can always find room to improve. Nobody is perfect, but there is something in life that is worth striving for. It is important to work hard and give an effort because if you do not become better or improve, you will fall behind. That is why it is crucial to have life experiences where you can gain knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and important life skills. You need motivation.

Why do you get up in the morning? I wake up knowing that this is a new day. Whatever happened yesterday is in the past and that better things are yet to come. I open my eyes with a positive attitude knowing that I can make a difference if I try to do my best and rely on God.

What is your motivation to attend school? Perhaps, there is no motivation. Maybe, you go because your parents make you. I attend school because I like having an open, creative mind, so I can learn new ideas and concepts in order to follow my career path wherever that may go. School may not be fun. It does get tough, but do not worry about that now. The years spent in school do not start to pay off untill later in life.

There is inspiration everywhere. How does an athlete become inspired to be better and work harder in his/her sport? What about a teacher trying to explain something to a student? In tough times, it is important to find inspiration or motivation in yourself. You need to cling onto some hope that things will get better. Things will get better if you truly believe there is always a glimmer of light in your life.

When you inspire yourself to do more than what is expected, you will be surprised how much you can inspire others to do more. Inspiration comes from role models and from example setters. Inspiration comes from God. That is why it is significant to be a Christ-like example to others around you.

God gives us hope and inspiration, so that we may deny ourselves, take up the cross, and become his followers. Then, that hope and inspiration allows us to overcome barriers and achieve greatness. Finally, we can use our hope, trust, and faith in God to share the good news with the world. Inspiration starts with the heart. If you truly believe, you will succeed.