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Mar 30, 2007 / 12:15 am

Finding inspirations

in Personal, Thought, Words

Few days ago, I had a brief conversation with Nurdin Nurudin Jauhari. He asked me, “Where did you get the inspiration from (especially in design)?”. The questions seems so simple, but hard to get the best answer.

I do not allocated a certain period of time to get inspirations. Inspiration can come anywhere, anytime. And sometimes, I (you) don’t even realize it. For me, it’s getting harder if I push myself to get inspirations. For example, I am so tired, lack of inspiration… but I need one. I do tend not to push my head to think too hard. I just take a rest and do other things — absolutely different — that what I usually do. If you want to solve a complicated knot, you (probably) will do it slowly, not in a hurry. Why? Because, if you do something not right, it will make it more complicated.

These are my personal thoughts about “inspirations”.

• Do not push yourself too hard. You know yourself better than anyone else. You know your limit.
• Find a partner. It is not only about having your partner solve your problem. Talk about interesting topics.
• Spoil yourself. Say “thank you” for your body. Your body might be too tired.
• See, read, and listen more. Find out what happen near you. Watch television, listen to your favorite song, read newspaper. Go with your boy/girl friend.
• Take a bath and wash your hair. Aha!

I am sure that there are many things you can do to make yourself inspired. What about you?

• March 30th, 2007 • # 12:15 am