What Makes Us A Whole Being?

The meaning of the word inspiration brings to mind these Michigan two things…

1. The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
2. The drawing in of breath; inhalation.

What it means to me is IN (within ourselves), SPIRIT (The true meaning of us. Who we really are.), ATION (the act of doing or being). So, inspiration, in my understanding, is the act of being who we truly are, the real us. The soul.

The soul is often understood as the eternal, unchanging essence of an individual, the core of our being that transcends the physical body. It is the source of our consciousness, emotions, and deeper sense of purpose, connecting us to something greater than ourselves—whether it’s the universe, a higher power, or the collective human experience. Many spiritual traditions view the soul as the seat of our true identity, guiding us toward personal growth, wisdom, and inner peace. In essence, the soul represents our deepest nature and the source of our connection to life itself.

Long ago, I was returning home from church late one night. Along the side of the road was the body of a raccoon. I had an epiphany that night; an epiphany that the hand of God was no longer controlling or within this furry little puppet laying alongside the road. It’s the hand of God that is the core of our spiritual nature. So it is God that we feel within ourselves, that part of us we feel is at our core. We call it a soul, when in reality it is the spark or the hand of God.

We are often inspired or feel drawn to do something. When there is no known cause or impetus, I find that it is imperative that we do what we are drawn to do. Without foreknowledge for planning, where do the ideas or yearning stem from? Is it that hand of God? Is it God trying to show us our way? Is it possible that God is trying to experience through you? We may fully know, but the idea had to originate from someplace or someone. I like to think that it’s God driven.

© Lisa Bousson 2016