Inspiration

Someone once asked me, “What inspires you?” I found it difficult to answer then.. And to this day I am unable to answer that question. How do artists and writers find their ideas? I am at times amazed by the sheer talent that exist in this world and the green monster (read: jealousy) fires up when I realize how incredible they are! Can I ever get to that level?

Most times I get my inspirations at night, while I lie on my warm, comfy bed, covered in my favorite quilt, staring at the ceiling, where a hint of light penetrates through my dark, supposed-to-shut-out-all-light curtains. As I lay there, I start to frame sentences and draw masterpieces in my mind. Of course, I am too lazy to get up and write or scribble it down. My so-called genius mind misconstrues and makes me think that I can remember it all at a later point. So not true! And, to this date, I fail to learn from my mistakes. Guess, my laziness has brought the death of many inspiring ideas. So, now I realize, that I can’t really blame anyone..  but myself. Humpf!

There have been so many times that I have started on projects and left it half-way. Not because I ran out of ideas but because I was too lazy to continue it through. Sometimes I wonder if I can ever sustain an idea and see it through the end. Guess, I need to find out soon enough! Or, that will be the end of this blog.

Motivation is the key! I need to keep myself motivated at all times. Watch movies, listen to music, read.. Get my hands, eye and mind dirty! Store these pieces of information in a treasure chest and retrieve it when the situation arises. Start day dreaming! Carry post-its or scrap books at all times.. Go for classes where they teach you to remember effectively (that’s going to be tough). Talk to family/ friends/ colleagues/ foes/ teachers (that one’s easy.. phew). Learn!

But, I need to prepare myself to be hit with the Writer’s Block. There have been famous people who suffered from it periodically during their prosperous careers. Ah! Here I go comparing myself to famous people <slaps herself>. Earth to Aditi.. Earth to Aditi.. First rule of creativity, Never Compare Yourself with Anyone.. and I mean Anyone!

What inspires me usually comes from my life’s experience. There you go.. I have just answered it. Or, is it what I make myself believe, because it’s the easy way out? Guess I will have to live with that fact. If not, I will have to keep walking (again) and have no hope of reaching my destination. I have heard that while traveling, it’s not the destination but the journey that matters. So will be the case with my inspiration. I can live with that. Finally!

Having said that.. I reach for my pen and paper.. Happy thoughts!