Mid Month Inspiration: Music

Inspiration can come from a wide variety of sources. Some are tried and true: words of wisdom from an ancient text, a video clip of an Oprah Winfrey show, a warm embrace from a loved one, or a few minutes of deep meditation. But what do you do when none of those tried and true forms are working. What do you do when you just don’t feel like it?


When I start feeling sluggish, and none of the more traditional forms of inspiration seem to be working, I have found that taking a moment to have a little fun is just what I need. Focusing on fun can provide inspiration in quite surprising forms.

What do I mean by fun? Stimulating. Things that get your blood flowing and your body moving.

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Things that make you want to stand up, shout out, and jump into action. For example, a movie you love so much that you find yourself shifting in your seat mildly matching the movements of the hero. Or that dance tune that makes it impossible to resist shaking your groove thang. For me, that song is Try Again by Aaliyah.

In addition to the seductive beat and my unyielding desire to nail Aaliyah's smooth footwork in the music video, the chorus is undeniable: “If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again…you can dust it off and try again.” I have applied this logic to many of life’s challenges, even though the rest of the song is about dating.

I encourage you to find your fun. Find your uncommon sources of inspiration. In the meantime, feel free to enjoy one of mine.