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This blog is written and created for the Whole Musician: in mind, body and spirit. The possibilities for practice, playing and performing are infinite...In this blog I share Practice Ideas for the Whole Musician as inspiration, information and as a portal into your musical imagination.

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Heartfully,
Jennifer

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Finding Inspiration!

Inspiration 
... I cast this spell: I know I can open this door and show you something unforgettable and transforming, and I’m determined to take myself there and to take you with me. –Jeffrey Kahane
To be inspired, to breathe in life... in a way inspiration is always a wonderful surprise that we are given. Just as we breathe in life every second, we have the opportunity to be inspired by life every second. How open are we to being inspired? How well do we know what inspires us? It is a good idea to know what inspires you and to continue to nurture that your whole life. We all need to find time for noticing and being inspired.  Let’s do it today!
INSPIRATION
What makes you feel alive and loving life?
What inspired you today?
A person, A feeling, A piece of art, A piece of music, A teacher
Are you in need of finding inspiration? Where can you find it?
Look in your Book to help you remember?
Find new ways to inspire yourself.
Ask a friend, family, teacher,mentor for guidance.
Is it?: Sound
Music, live performances, soloists, bands, orchestras, opera,  nature sounds, a voice, a poem being recited, chanting...  
Image
A painting, sculpture, photo, mountain, architecture, a beautiful color…
Kinesthetic
Writing something out by hand, the feel of silk, water, sand, a hug
Visual
Image of beauty for you, landscape, art, nature,person, the image of someone achieving something great. Making art...
Fragrance
Do you appreciate your sense of smell? Roses, perfumes delicious food, pine trees, the ocean …
Dreams
Do you have dreams you remember that inspire you?
Or dreams for your own life that you want to have happen in your waking life?
People
People that you love, that you admire, that motivate & inspire you, that you want to be like some part of them, that you see, hear, and like something about them? Interview people you want to learn about. See my article Dreams and Goals/ Inspirational Interviews.
A Book
Something you read, a quote, or a poem, or lyrics from a song...
More Ideas:  Collect inspirational, music, images and quotes and put them in a book, or your computer to look at daily.        
Listen: Jacqueline du Pre, Cello  CD:  Concerto, Elgar     

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