What is Inspiration? How Can Speaking Inspire?

The word inspire can be defined literally as breathe in. A secondary definition means a stimulation of the intellect or emotions. Inspiration in the latter sense could result in action of some sort. We would normally think of the creation of a work of art or a solution to a problem in this sense.

So if you can breath, you can create inspirational words and thoughts that can move others.

To create an inspirational speech, use timely topics along with things close to peoples hearts. This formula has helped me be successful both in my speaking and in creating my art. Can it work for you?

Two elements needed to inspire in a speech. Use these and your speeches will be inspirational.

Our life force is sustained by inspiration

What’s interesting about the use is the history of the word inspiration. The ancient Hebrew and Greek words for spirit were the root word that meant breath. In other words, our spirit or life is sustained by breathing or inspiration.

In the same sense, the ideas and motivations stimulated within the intellect can be in a sense breathed in, we inspire them. They are a by product resulting from our life force.

Speech has the power to accomplish this stimulation of both intellect and emotions. Used wisely and judiciously, it is a powerful tool to accomplish much good.

It is in this broad definition that the greatest potential for our speech lies. The ability to ethically stimulate the intellect and emotions to bring about positive changes in the way we think. This is a process where we in part use speech to re-write the programming in our brain or the grey matter of our listeners.

Conversaton Starters can be used to get a conversation with one or a group. You can use these to inspire your listeners. Here is an example you can use to prime your audience for further inspiration.

A Smile is communication with out speech.

It is also a primary form of inspiration. What happens when you smile at someone. They often will smile back. Why? That is the power of showing your pearley whites as a form of communication.

To appreciate the importance of smiling and how it can affect you and your audience, read more about the benefits of sharing a beautiful smile. Did you know there are different kinds of smiles?