Autumn is now
in full mode and winter is coming. We are re-introduced to the warmth of our
favourite sweaters and waking up to the sound of rain. For many the approaching
end of the year is a time when inspiration reaches its peak as we set goals for
the New Year ahead.
However you
could argue the opposite for most students. Taking upon this task I didn’t expect
it to be this challenging, but my mind kept drifting to my never-ending to-do
list. Frankly the mere sight of clouds racing in the sky became a reminder of
exams and controlled assessments that are lurking around the corner. As I dug
around internet websites in search for an inspirational topic to write about, I
found it took away the excitement and turned it into another piece of homework.
In today’s world writing for many students is a set of rules, structures and
guidelines that turn into a grade, so having this freedom created a form of
chaos in my mind. I became so focused on finding inspiration soon enough I became
uninspired. And being uninspired, in a
way inspired me to write.
I believe that
inspiration is not something that can be achieved or possessed at a certain
date or hour.
In our modern
age we all forget to notice what makes us inspired, we ignore the leaves
falling off of trees, with our eyes locked on our phone screens. Yet once you
chose to take a step back and see the world around you as the leaves turn
yellow, everything slows down. You see people, yawning more, desperately
trying to snuggle into their sweaters and scarves to find that warmth they’ve
been missing since they woke up. One can become inspired by almost anything.
Even the mundane and typically uninspiring Autumn days, when most of us would
rather cancel the day, can hold inspiration if you’re wanting to find some. Inspiration
is a powerful tool, however only if you are willing to spend time with it.
