Around The Fire discusses What does "inspirational" mean? Maybe not what you are thinking.

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Before joining this giveaway I did a great deal of thinking. I don't want to mislead others. So I looked into "Inspirational" when the opportunity to join this group arose. 
I don't write "religious" but one of the often words in reviews and talking to readers about my books is they are "inspiring" so why not? Whether it's Aden overcoming his accident. Or Shay stepping out of her comfort zone to reach for her dream. I'll be doing another group contest in a few weeks with Rainbow Sprinkles. Why? Gloriana and Nathan are both inspiring. They take a chance on life and love after so much pain. 

What does "inspirational" mean?
So many things can be Inspirational. Here the definition.
in·​spi·​ra·​tion | \ ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən  , -(ˌ)spi- \
Definition of inspiration
1: an inspiring agent or influence
2a: the quality or state of being inspired
b: something that is inspired
a scheme that was pure inspiration
3: the act of drawing in
specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs
4a: 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

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for inspirational
inducing, inspiring, motivating, motivational, motivative
charged, edgy, exciting, inciting, instigating, instigative, piquing, provocative, provoking, stimulating
affecting, emotional, impactful, impressive, moving, poignant, stirring, touching
activating, energizing, galvanizing, quickening, vitalizing
explosive, fiery, incendiary, inflammatory, triggering.

Things and people can be an inspiration. Here's a few ideas...

• Read a book (you had to know that was coming LOL)
• Take a walk.
• Volunteer- Here's a D.V. tidbit. I've been involved in "mission" work. Helping people, you know. But guess what? More often I'm the one blessed and ministered to than those I've gone to serve. Missions? Sure, collect things for shelters-human and animal. Volunteer in a food pantry. Look around your community, see and ask. Where can I make a difference?
• Take a class
• Visit somewhere you've never been. I do that a lot. You don't have to travel. There are treasures in your own back yard.
• Go to a park. Sit on the bench. Listen to the birds. Take a minute without your phone and breathe.
• I spent some years volunteering in a Nursing Home. Some of those folks have the most amazing life stories.
• Stare into a campfire, fireplace, or sunset. Don't just see the main colors but look closely. There enjoy the variety of hues.

And here are some "inspirational" quotes for you

• The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. ~Helen Keller
• Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you. ~Walt Whitman
• I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.~
• Jimmy Dean
• Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. ~Desmond Tutu
• Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~Francis of Assisi

Well, it is St. Patrick's day so may the luck of the Irish be with you.

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