Resistance or Inspiration—Which Will You Choose?

“Inspiration comes forth from within. It’s what the light burning within you is about, as opposed to motivation, which is doing it because if you don’t do it, there will be negative repercussions. Motivation is making myself do something that I don’t really want to do. Inspiration is having the clear picture of what I am wanting—and letting Universal forces come into play to get the outcome.”

— Excerpted from an Abraham-Hicks workshop in Spokane, WA, on 7/7/99. © Abraham-Hicks Publication. All Abraham-Hicks material is © Abraham-Hicks Publications. Shared for educational and inspirational purposes.

Pondering Thoughts…

I agree with Abraham, yet there’s that nagging little “yeah, but…” creeping in. What happens when something has to be done, yet inspiration hasn’t struck? Consequences don’t wait. Some are minor, others carry real weight.

Inspiration isn’t something that comes and goes—it’s always within me. When I’m in fear, stress, or resistance, I’m choosing something else. That’s the real battle. It’s not about waiting for inspiration; it’s about choosing it over the resistance.

So, do I ask for help? Do I break it into bite-sized steps—5 or 15 minutes at a time? The operative thing is movement.

Inspiration without action fades—until movement reignites the spark, bringing momentum and the feel-good energy of accomplishment. That feeling is a reminder, ready to be drawn on the next time resistance shows up.

The Power of Choosing Inspiration

“Appreciation and love, and alignment to that which is Source, is the ultimate “giving back,” so to speak, for in your pain or struggle, you have nothing to give back. What you are living is always an exact replication of your vibrational patterns of thought. Nothing could be more fair than life as you are living it, for as you are thinking, you are vibrating, and as you are vibrating, you are attracting—and so you are always getting back the essence of what you are giving.”

Excerpt from Money and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks (The Teachings of Abraham ®), published by Hay House

Pondering Thoughts

When I hear people say they’re “giving back,” it has never resonated with me. The phrase feels contradictory, as if it implies a debt that must be repaid. Giving, to me, is an act of care, love, or generosity—an offering from the heart. “Giving back” suggests something borrowed, something returned, an obligation to balance a scale. It carries a sense of duty rather than flow.

I’ve been aware of how language carries energy, and there’s a subtle stickiness in the idea of “giving back,” as if it absolves some unspoken burden. True giving, in its purest form, is free of that weight. It’s not about clearing a debt or evening the score—it’s simply an expression of alignment, appreciation, and love.

What are your thoughts?

Highly sensitive and autistic women - Often a hidden world. Douglas Eby

Hi there,

The brief read following includes a podcast covering various topics. “The Creative Mind” might help you gain new insights into ADD, ADHD, HSP (highly sensitive personality), ASD (autism spectrum), and ND (neurodivergent). Neurodivergence involves a combination of at least one or more of these aspects, representing unique brain wiring. It affects how our thoughts and behaviors manifest, with varying degrees of impact. I have found this resource highly valuable and am sharing it for the reasons I initially subscribed. This is not to suggest you have a neurodivergent mind, but perhaps someone you know might benefit.

For those diagnosed or self-diagnosed, interpersonal work is crucial. It has transformed my feelings of anger, high stress, and even self-pity, enabling me to love and accept myself fully. This work has offered me the confidence to accept that the negative beliefs I had learned were not true. Rather than denying and feeling sorry for myself while dysfunctional behaviors persisted, this work has reduced or even eliminated the pressure of not being “normal.” I now recognize my unique abilities and skills, which I wouldn’t have with a typical brain. Being aware of the challenges of a neurodivergent mind, I focus on identifying, developing, and practicing techniques to support a healthier version of myself.

I hope you find this resource as enlightening and helpful as I have. It has made a significant difference in my life, and I believe it can do the same for you or someone you care about. 💫 

The Creative Mind Newsletter by Douglas Eby

This episode is “Highly sensitive and autistic women - Often a hidden world.”

Therapist Julie Bjelland says, “the reason we call it hidden is because many of the things that we experience as autistic women are in fact things that are internal, that are not actually seen by other people.

“So I want to share some of those things. One of the things is this high intelligence and diverse interests. It’s almost like having a supercomputer brain.

“We can really process enormous amounts of information quickly and we have an interest in a broad range of topics.”

 This audio is an excerpt from Episode 190 – The Hidden World Of Autistic Women of the HSP And Neurodivergent Podcast.  

In light of this information, consider exploring resources like “The Creative Newsletter” to better understand neurodivergence and its unique strengths. Engaging with such content can be a valuable step toward personal growth and empathy for others. If you resonate with any of these aspects or know someone who might, sharing and discussing these insights could be profoundly beneficial.