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 '''Inspiration''' is the phenomenon of some quality, skill or power being "''in-breathed''" or "''breathed-into''" someone from outside, related to the action of ''spiration'' or breathing, from Latin ''spiritus'' breath, spirit, from ''spirare'' to breathe. The original biblical reference to inspiration is in the Book of [[Genesis]], chapter 2, verse 7:{{cquote|Then the L<small>ORD</small> God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.}}Other biblical references to the action of inspiration, guidance and influence include expressions such as "''the hand of the L<small>ORD</small> was upon me''". (See 2 Kings 3:15, 1 Chronicles 28:19, Ezra 7:28 and 8:22, Ezekiel 1:3; see also Luke 1:35 and 41-42, Acts 2:1-4 and 15:22-32, 1 Corinthians 12.)
-Ancient pagan peoples believed that all extraordinary powers of body and mind, both admirable and reprehensible, were bestowed (breathed into men) by invisible spirits and the gods, or were the effect of being possessed by them; some of physical strength and athletic prowess; some of mental excellence (the nine [[Muse]]s); some of the passions, such as pride, lust, greed, shrewdness, cunning, hatred, vengeance and bloodshed; some of the civic virtues, such as the national or ethnic cultural identity of a whole people, patriotism, governmental authority and power, political influence, law, ethics; and some others such as friendship and loyalty, family and home, gardening and agriculture. The original meaning of a "genius" referred to a spirit-being: the genius of the nation; the genius of the emperor or king; the genius of the intellect, of philosophers, writers, artists, dramatists, musicians and craftsmen. Sacrifices were made, and sometimes prayers offered and incense burned to these spirits, in honor of their gifts, some good, some evil. For example, Roman Mercury and Greek Hermes, the Roman and Greek patrons of commerce, eloquence, and skill, of travelers, merchants and thieves.
+Ancient pagan peoples believed that all extraordinary powers of body and mind, both admirable and reprehensible, were bestowed (breathed into men) by invisible spirits and the gods, or were the effect of being possessed by them; some of physical strength and athletic prowess; some of mental excellence (the nine [[Muse]]s); some of the passions, such as [[pride]], [[lust]], [[greed]], shrewdness, cunning, [[hatred]], [[vengeance]] and bloodshed; some of the civic virtues, such as the national or ethnic cultural identity of a whole people, patriotism, governmental authority and power, political influence, law, ethics; and some others such as friendship and loyalty, family and home, gardening and agriculture. The original meaning of a "genius" referred to a spirit-being: the genius of the nation; the genius of the emperor or king; the genius of the intellect, of philosophers, writers, artists, dramatists, musicians and craftsmen. Sacrifices were made, and sometimes prayers offered and incense burned to these spirits, in honor of their gifts, some good, some evil. For example, Roman Mercury and Greek Hermes, the Roman and Greek patrons of commerce, eloquence, and skill, of travelers, merchants and thieves.
 The inspiration of the Holy Spirit guided Christian leaders as shepherds of the flock (Acts 20:28-32, Romans 13:1-2, Hebrews 13:7, 17, 1 Peter 5:1-3), giving them divine authority and ability to discern and then officially recognize those sacred "''writings''", those holy "''[[scriptures]]''", which were directly inspired by Himself, and to collect them as the [[Bible]]. See [[Biblical Canon]]. The Bible is inspired by God, and the whole Bible is the Holy Bible.

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 == Inspiration in the field of psychology ==
-''See also:'' [[Inspiration (psychology)]] and [Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]]
+''See also:'' [[Inspiration (psychology)]] and [[Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]]
 In the field of [[psychology]], inspiration is a [[motivation]]al state that compels individuals to bring ideas into fruition.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4070479/ The scientific study of inspiration in the creative process: challenges and opportunities].''Frontiers in Human Neuroscience''. 2014; 8: 436. Published online 2014 Jun 25. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2014.00436</ref>

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 == General usage of the term inspiration ==
 [[File:Cerebellum.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The human [[brain]] is the most complex physical entity in the universe.<ref>[http://creation.com/the-human-body-gods-masterpiece The Human Body: God's Masterpiece]</ref><ref>[http://creation.com/the-human-body-gods-masterpiece The Enigmatic Human Brain] by Wallace G. Smith</ref><ref>[http://www.creationmoments.com/radio/transcripts/most-complex-structure The Most Complex Structure], Creation Moments</ref>]]
-''See also:'' [[Brilliant|Genius]] and [[Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]] and [[Inspirational quotes]]
+''See also:'' [[Genius]] and [[Brilliant]] and [[Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]] and [[Inspirational quotes]]
 In general usage, "inspiration" is the term given to a sudden, unconscious increase in creative output, and can be thought of as the physical manifestation of creativity, bridging the gap between the unconscious and conscious mind.<ref>Thrash, T. M., Maruskin, L. A., Cassidy, S. E., Fryer, J. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2010). Mediating Between the Muse and the Masses: Inspiration and the Actualization of Creative Ideas. Journal Of Personality & Social Psychology, 98(3), 469-487.</ref> Creative ideas come before inspiration does, inspiration can be thought of as a translation process that allows creativity to be expressed coherently and economically.

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 == General usage of the term inspiration ==
 [[File:Cerebellum.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The human [[brain]] is the most complex physical entity in the universe.<ref>[http://creation.com/the-human-body-gods-masterpiece The Human Body: God's Masterpiece]</ref><ref>[http://creation.com/the-human-body-gods-masterpiece The Enigmatic Human Brain] by Wallace G. Smith</ref><ref>[http://www.creationmoments.com/radio/transcripts/most-complex-structure The Most Complex Structure], Creation Moments</ref>]]
-''See also:'' [[Brilliant|Genius]] and [Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]] and [[Inspirational quotes]]
+''See also:'' [[Brilliant|Genius]] and [[Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]] and [[Inspirational quotes]]
 In general usage, "inspiration" is the term given to a sudden, unconscious increase in creative output, and can be thought of as the physical manifestation of creativity, bridging the gap between the unconscious and conscious mind.<ref>Thrash, T. M., Maruskin, L. A., Cassidy, S. E., Fryer, J. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2010). Mediating Between the Muse and the Masses: Inspiration and the Actualization of Creative Ideas. Journal Of Personality & Social Psychology, 98(3), 469-487.</ref> Creative ideas come before inspiration does, inspiration can be thought of as a translation process that allows creativity to be expressed coherently and economically.

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 == General usage of the term inspiration ==
 [[File:Cerebellum.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The human [[brain]] is the most complex physical entity in the universe.<ref>[http://creation.com/the-human-body-gods-masterpiece The Human Body: God's Masterpiece]</ref><ref>[http://creation.com/the-human-body-gods-masterpiece The Enigmatic Human Brain] by Wallace G. Smith</ref><ref>[http://www.creationmoments.com/radio/transcripts/most-complex-structure The Most Complex Structure], Creation Moments</ref>]]
-''See also:'' [[Brilliant|Genius]] and [[Inspirational quotes]]
+''See also:'' [[Brilliant|Genius]] and [Creativity]] and [[Ideation]] and [[Brainstorming]] and [[Inspirational quotes]]
 In general usage, "inspiration" is the term given to a sudden, unconscious increase in creative output, and can be thought of as the physical manifestation of creativity, bridging the gap between the unconscious and conscious mind.<ref>Thrash, T. M., Maruskin, L. A., Cassidy, S. E., Fryer, J. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2010). Mediating Between the Muse and the Masses: Inspiration and the Actualization of Creative Ideas. Journal Of Personality & Social Psychology, 98(3), 469-487.</ref> Creative ideas come before inspiration does, inspiration can be thought of as a translation process that allows creativity to be expressed coherently and economically.

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 == Inspirational quotes ==
+[[File:CIF San Diego Championship 2007.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." - The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24]]
 ''See also:'' [[Inspirational quotes]]

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 *"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - [[Vince Lombardi]]
-"It is never too late to be what you might have been." - [[George Eliot]]
+*"It is never too late to be what you might have been." - [[George Eliot]]
 *"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." - [[Martin Luther]]
-"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - [[Helen Keller]]
+*"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - [[Helen Keller]]
-“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” - [[Michelangelo]]
+*“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” - [[Michelangelo]]
-“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ― Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Molière), French playwright, actor, and poet
+*“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ― Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Molière), French playwright, actor, and poet
-“Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” - [[Sun Tzu]]
+*“Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” - [[Sun Tzu]]
-"Everyone holds his fortune in his own hands, like a sculptor the raw material he will fashion into a figure. But it’s the same with that type of artistic activity as with all others: We are merely born with the capability to do it. The [[skill]] to mold the material into what we want must be learned and attentively cultivated." - [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]]
+*"Everyone holds his fortune in his own hands, like a sculptor the raw material he will fashion into a figure. But it’s the same with that type of artistic activity as with all others: We are merely born with the capability to do it. The [[skill]] to mold the material into what we want must be learned and attentively cultivated." - [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]]
 === Lists of inspirational quotes ===