Motivation Vs Inspiration

I have been thinking about motivation and inspiration. What are they and how do they relate to me meeting my goals. I decided to really look at the words so I know what I am talking about. Let's review them, shall we?

 mo·ti·va·tion  

/ˌmōtəˈvāSHən/

Noun The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.

Synonyms motive - incentive - stimulus - impulse Alrighy.....so its the "reason". I need to run so that I can fit into my jeans.  I need to exercise so that I am not grouchy. Makes sense to the logical mind.  However, I can know all these these is a good reason, but that doesn't get me outside to run every morning at 5am. So let's look at....

in·spi·ra·tion  

/ˌinspəˈrāSHən/

Noun The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative: "flashes of inspiration". The quality of having been so stimulated, esp. when evident in something: "a moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display".

Synonyms afflatus - inhalation Ah-ha, so inspiration is mental. I must feel it in my heart, not only my brain. Motivation is the balance of inspiration. So I can be highly motivated to complete a goal, but without the process of being mentally stimulated I may not stick with it. Find a way to be motivated and inspired. When we develop spa fitness programs, we are looking at both words as a way to connect and achieve your goals. Be motivated. Be inspired. That to me is Pure Health and Wellness