What is the difference between Motivate and Inspire ?

These two words have been mentioned million of times in talks, workshop, speech, and discussion, but nobody ever asked the difference between the two. Two different words mean two different things. Let us dissect this further. Heh..Heh..Heh.

Motivating :

In dictionary, motivate means to provide with a motive, to impel. To motivate people is the same with to bribe people to do something that benefit us as well as them. You can motivate people with anything from money, lust to salvation.

Inspiring :

Inspire means to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural inspiration. Inspire people means to let people be guided by something divine or Godly spirit. It's from latin word, spirare, which means to breath.



Now, the best thing is what will happen if we merge them together? You'll get the best outcome ever imagined. Motivation driven by inspiration is the same like combining heaven and earth.

Reason to success
Where do you get inspiration? Inspiration comes when the divine power communicates with you. There have to be a two-way communication with the divine power. We have to trust our Divine Power whatever you want to call Him : God, Allah, Yahwe, etc. I called Him, God. The most important thing is to realize that He is important to you and you are important to Him as well.

God bless us and let us choose our own life. He did not give you life for nothing. He wants you to do something BIG. Therefore He will always be with you. If you have God with you, will you still think of failing? Not a chance. He wants to help you. Let Him help and guide you.

To your inspired life,
Raxsie

Music - Inspiration to Help Get Through Challenging Times

Living in the moment has never been more true than today. As we're bombarded with daily reports of failing industries and job losses, many are now facing the very real effects of life changing challenges coming at them from all angles. It's not just something we read about anymore -- we're living it. With recent statistics placing the unemployment rate at 8.1%, can anyone working today say they're basking in the content glow of security? There is uncertainty and unrest for the working individual that still holds a job as much as for the person who has recently lost theirs.

It's during seemingly unbeatable odds and times of need that we consciously or subconsciously look for inspiration -- something that offers encouragement while living in a situation we can't easily remove ourselves from, and helps us deal with problems we can't readily solve.

People have turned to music as a source of inspiration during some of the harshest periods in the country's history. Immersing our thoughts and troubles into our favorite songs for even a brief period can inspire us beyond the moment of what is and where we are, to where we can be because of who we are. Music can effect our outlook and attitudes. Music can help us cope with our struggles, taking on value far beyond something on the radio that just helps us pass the time.

Even in times of economic and social crisis, people have continued embracing their love of entertainment. From the popularity of matinees during the years of the Depression, to the familiarity of televisions delivering images of an ideal home life into living rooms during the social uprisings of the 60's, we've come to rely on entertainment's ability to transport us to a time or place far removed from the realities of our lives. Entertainment helps us briefly escape from stressful situations, allowing a break from the source of our concerns.

Music is even more powerful in it's capability to do so much all at once. The sound of a lulling string section can set the tone, create suspense, and with a final sway of bows, signal the final scene of a romantic film. The right combination of music and words can promote a sense of purpose. Adding music to a 19th century poem by Francis Scott Key helped generations of the American public commit to memory the story about a battle and a flag that was still there. The Star Spangled Banner eventually became as symbolic as the American flag, and in 1931 was bestowed the title of National Anthem.

Is there a song that cheers you up, or has taken you out of a dark mood? Discovering the inspiring quality of a song is like realizing what a particular painting means to you -- what makes it special. Make mental use of a song that is special to you. Songs are artful lessons that can motivate self-love and hope like Michael Masser's and Linda Creed's 'Greatest Love of All' performed by Whitney Houston, or help someone identify with a reluctant hero trying to figure things out such as Tom Petty's 'Learning To Fly,' or empower through the affirmations of a woman betrayed as Beyonce performs in the song 'Irreplaceable,' by Ne-Yo. When we identify with a song's lyrics, or are moved to tears while listening to a sweeping Beethoven Symphony, we've emotionally, sometimes spiritually connected ourselves to music because it reaches the core of who we are in a very intimate way. Music can help us feel resolve where there was once confusion and anger, or help unify people under a common belief where there was once division.

Just as Enya's 'Only Time' captured the essence of the country's grief in 2001, John Rich's song 'Shuttin' Down Detroit' expresses the current anger and disappointment of the nation and also tells our story as individuals, inspiring us to join together to resolve the crisis we face, inspiring us along the way by reminding us that we're so much more than where we happen to be right now.

Music by independent artist Wistful Sound Gazers has been a presence in the digital media world since the early 00's with the release of 'Bliss' by singer/songwriter Ron Christopher. WSG's most downloaded song, 'Push,' continues to be a favorite of reviewers and fans alike, expounding on life and adversity through inspiration and self-determination.

By Ron Christopher - www.ezinearticles.com

Michael Jordan on Motivation

Who doesn't know about Michael Jordan? Well, except for those undead in the local cemetery, practically almost everybody breathing heard about Jordan. I love Jordan for many reasons. Some of them are because, in my opinion, he's humble and willing to share. This is despite his superstar credibility.

This video below is not really good in resolution but the most important thing is the message is clear. Enjoy and get motivated!

Florence Nightingale - life story

Florence Nightingale - Nurse.



Was born to wealthy English parents in 1820, she was educated at home by her father and had a strict upbringing. Florence rejected marriage because she felt she would become entrapped by domestic responsibilities. She always felt she had a calling to serve, and in a time when respectable young ladies were expected to marry well, she refused and was not supported by her parents, who felt such a profession was beneath their status.

In 1853 the Crimera war broke out, it was a bloody war for both sides. This war received extensive press reporting and the stories from the battles shocked a whole nation, it was then that the legendary status of Florence Nightingale began. Florence went to the Crimera in 1855 and was asked to organise a group of nurses, initially cleaning the hospital though this would change when the hospital became overwhelmed by the number of casualties.



Florence soon blended her unique passion for cleanliness with her compassion for the injured and dying. Stories reached the English press of how comforting she was to the injured soldiers and her name became synonymous with caring. Florence Nightingale returned to England after the war and opened a school for Nursing at St Thomas's hospital London.

Florence Nightingale is not famous because she became a Nurse, she became famous because she thought outside of the box, did something she was not supposed to do, disobeyed her parents and followed her dream to help people and make a difference. It is easy to follow a path that is already marked out, but making a new path takes courage and determination, how easily she could have failed to achieve her goal, thankfully she succeeded, she has a place in history because she was motivated and determined.

Motivation and Determination are not Human Givens, they need to be learned.

by Paul Parkin

Bill Gates speech in Harvard - 2007

This is Bill Gates during commencement day in Harvard University, the school where he dropped out from, become a billionaire and came back to get his doctorate.

This is an inspiring and motivational speech from the richest person on earth who have made a lot of impact to many people life from his philantrophy vehicle, Gates Foundation, which he founded together with his wife, Melinda.

He is an inspiration to many young IT entrepreneurs, some of who started doing their business right after graduation. I imagine, to be beside him and look at him working, I think, is already an inspiration by itself. My hat off for him.

There are 5 parts of it down here. Watch them and get inspired.

Steve Jobs speech in Stanford - 2005

This is Steve Jobs appearance during commencement day in Stanford University. As many people know, Steve Jobs is the ingenious CEO of Apple Computer, which product iMac, iPod and MacBook have taken the world by storm year after year. He has inspired many people in many ways through his achievement and principles of life.

I like this speech. It is a very inspiring speech as he talked about his journey of life towards becoming the top person in his industry. He also talked about his brush with death when diagnosed with a cancer and also the ups and downs of his career.

Inspiration in steroid. Here we come!

Four ways Inspirational quotes can change your life

Inspirational quotes have been one of the main reasons for the success of many people. Reading motivational and inspiring quotes on a daily basis has been reported time and again to boost a person's motivation, and help them to take action towards what they want.

Overall, reading inspirational quotes on a regular basis can help a person become more successful, and lead a happier, more fulfilling life. There are literally thousands of great quotes to choose from, providing people with a never-ending supply of free motivation.

Read ahead to learn the four main ways that reading inspirational quotes on a daily basis can help to improve your life, and bring you more success. Read them all, there are some great points here!



1) A quick boost of motivation:

Reading inspirational quotes can help to improve your life by giving you a great pick-me-up immediately after reading them. You will instantly feel happier, more motivated, and inspired after reading the right quote. This, in turn, will help give you the energy that you need to get going and work towards your goals.

2) Quotes help pick you up from a depression:

If you are feeling down or depressed, almost nothing will cure it better than reading an inspirational quote or two. Reading lots of inspiring quotes on a daily basis is almost certain to help you feel better and help you kick the blues away. Also, quotes are free! Reading motivational quotes is the easiest and quickest way to cure depression, and it's cheaper than a psychologist!

3) Quotes help cure procrastination:

Procrastination is one of the toughest things that most people deal with. It is very difficult to beat procrastination, but reading a few inspiring quotes when you are having trouble getting motivated is the quickest and best way to beat procrastination instantly. Almost nothing works better for curing a bad case of procrastination than reading inspirational quotes!

4) There are an almost unlimited number of quotes!

There are hundreds of thousands of quotes out there, with new ones being created each day. The best part is that they are free! This means that you can never run out of original, inspiring quotes that will help give you the great feelings and inspiration to improve your life.

In short, reading daily inspirational quotes and motivational quotes is one of the easiest, cheapest, fastest, and best ways to create a better life for yourself. They will motivate you, help you beat procrastination, and provide lots of other benefits as well. They are even good for a laugh! Reading inspirational quotes can change your life.

Taken from DailyInspirationalQuotes.net.