After reading your post on mental training and spiritual lent I took a hot bath and got to thinking about philosophical stuff. Not my usual routine, but I kept contemplating the idea of where does inspiration come from? I went to my favorite veg cafe and they always ask patrons a question of the day (they must have some huge book of questions!) anyway, the day's question was, "Who inspires you?" I racked my brain as I am inspired by a lot of people depending on what the context is. In cooking I am inspired by Vivaldi and the Four Seasons, and on and on and on. But really, shouldn't we inspire ourselves? Usually, if I think of someone as inspiring it is because I want to be like them for some quality or achievment. Why then, am I not inspirational to myself? I should be. I should generate this energy within my own person for the better of my body and mind. So I should think of every small accomplishment as inspiring for a larger one. Are you self-inspired? This week I am.