What Does It Mean to Be Inspired?

To be inspired is to have something to live for amidst the darkness. People don’t like to acknowledge the darkness but without it there would be no need for inspiration. Darkness gives room for the spirit to shine. As our souls are inspirited by this spotlight, we know we have a purpose. The egoic-human world is built on comparison—who has more resources, achievements, attention, and even suffering (!), but the spirited-human world is built on contrast—the undeniable purpose of being alive, shining brightly through the darkness.