I’ve seen people, including myself, write dissertations on the subject of inspiration. It’s easy to be long-winded about something that you love. Because it’s so personal, everyone feels the need to do it justice.
But what happens when you’re only allowed six words? Well, then the task itself becomes a challenge because you have to make it count. How do you boil down such a huge concept into so few words? What words do you pick? It’s these types of challenges that bring out the best in us. It also forces us to think deeply so that we make the opportunity count. We have to bring out our A game, because anything less won’t satisfy anyone, including ourselves. Brevity sometimes can be your friend. For a writer, that’s a foreign subject! It goes against our very nature. But it also teaches us a valuable lesson: Life is all about ever-changing circumstances, so get used to it and adapt.
Here’s the challenge: In 6 words, describe what inspires you to do your best work.
And here’s my answer: Beautiful world that opens our eyes.
This wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be.
What’s your answer?
