An Introduction to Inspired

 Hi Everyone, 

I’m Orla McKiernan and welcome to my new blog; Totally Inspired! 

First of all, this is a blog for anyone who wants inspiration, whether you want to write stories, sculpt, draw or paint; in short, anyone who creates masterpieces. 

Every time I write, which might be every week or so, you’ll discover the weeks post full of inspirational stories, questions, quotes, photos and much more! 

Each post should have a unique and Inspirational theme, and since this is the first post, the theme is Inspiration. 

First of all, what is inspiration? It’s a difficult word to describe. Some people might describe it as a feeling, a good feeling that you get when you get a great new idea! 

So that’s what today’s short story is about! 

                        What is Inspiration? 

A girl sat hidden at the far end of the garden between her father’s rosemary bush and her mother’s wild Flowers. 

The girl had a unique appearance. She had wild red hair, deep blue eyes and she wore a brown leather jacket and brown leather boots. Her dress underneath was sky-blue and white, and very dirty (much to the annoyance of her mother). 

She had been sitting there for an hour now. A pen was tucked behind her left ear and a brown leather notebook was perched on her lap. 

The day was cloudy. 

The girl meant to write a story, but she didn’t know how. 

Her father walked past with his wheelbarrow. “What are you doing? He asked. 

“I’m trying to write a story, but I don’t know how.” Replied the girl. 

“You just need some inspiration.” He replied. 

“What is inspiration?” She asked. 

Her father scratched his beard for a moment, and then he said “it’s sort of like a happy feeling.” He said. Then he walked away. 

The girl sat silently for a while. 

Suddenly the sky lit up as the glorious sun broke through the clouds! Light shone throughout the garden as the little girl picked up her pen and started writing. 

Question of the day: 

What is inspiration for you? 

Quote of the day: 

If you have inspiration, you have what it takes in life. 

Photo of the day: 

If either the story, the question, the quote or the photo inspired you, let me know in the comment section below. 

Thanks for listening, 

Orla