Inspiration

I just read this and found it interesting:   "Inspiration - the very word meaning to breathe inward that which is outside of and all around us -" and then decided to look up the word.  I found this:

Main Entry: in·spi·ra·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi-\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions
2 : the act of drawing in; specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs
3 a : the quality or state of being inspired b : something that is inspired
4 : an inspiring agent or influence

— in·spi·ra·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— in·spi·ra·tion·al·ly adverb

So, my original phrasing about "breathe deeply, look inward, be inspired" on my first blog was appropriate in many ways!