Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling

Wayne Dyer helped me pursue my goals when he was a guidance counselor at the High school I attended in Michigan. He continues with his inspirational writing. One of his best books.

Donna M. (Class of 72)

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer's new breathtaking, astounding book "INSPIRATION: YOU'RE ULTIMATE CALLING" is a true gift for all of humanity.

Dr. Dyer has an uncanny, undeniable connection to God, to humanity, to Spirit/Source/All That Is, and he shares with humbleness, generosity if spirit, and graciousness how inspiration is the key to a life that is not just lived, but lived with such deep purpose, that it affects others in the most profound ways.

Here is a quote I love from INSPIRATION: "I don't find it necessary to change anyone or anything that I encounter or read about in my daily life. Each time that I'm tempted to, I catch myself and return to a mind-set that calls to me to be more like God, right here and right now. I stay inspired by making an energetic shift within myself; when I do, the world looks completely different, and I move inwardly toward peace and kindness. The energetic shift is merely a way of processing people and events from the insight of being unified with the All-Creating Source-that is, by eschewing judgment and allowing the world to be as it is, rather than as I think it should be."

I deeply enjoyed reading this book. There is a pure feeling throughout, a radiating grace, and a humbleness that will touch your heart. It is brilliantly written. It is genuine, and it's a book I would buy for anyone I love, just to add something undeniably special to their life -INSPIRATION.

Barbara Rose, Ph.D. author or Know Yourself, Stop Being the String Along, and If God Hears Me, I Want an Answer!

I've liked a lot of what Dyer has written, but there's little to like in this book. I think that Wayne has gone off the deep end and has lost touch with his purpose, even though he claims all the way through the book to be in touch with his purpose. I say this because in this book, I see no purpose at all--it's just repetitive rambling, repeating over and over again all the stuff he took from other people to use in his other books. Now, I don't mind taking ideas from others and putting them in your own words--Shakespeare made a career of doing so--but there comes a point at which you should try something new.

He also has lost all credibility with me when he can claim to remember word-for-word a conversation that he had with God right before he was conceived. His claim to have been St. Francis of Assisi also rings as wishful thinking and rather disturbing (desire creeping in on reality). I'm quite fed up with the way that he promotes other books by his publisher in his writing (see page 29 for an example); his call for donations to Ram Dass, though, is the absolute end of my reading of Wayne Dyer.

As I read through this book, I saw someone who has become the new-age equivalent of a preacher whose main goal is self-aggrandizement and self-enrichment; while I used to like his work a lot, there's little in here to like.

I must admit that I have not read much of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, so this is my actual first exposure to his perceptions. After reading the reviews before me I can understand what those people were getting stressed from in his way of translating the information.

However, I did find that the timing in which I bought this CD was Inspired! It did help me refocus and bring my self back into a more postive light. So I would have to say it worked.

There were some things that I squirmed internally. When he refered to himself as the reincarnation of St. Francis, was one of them. I do not know if it is true or not but it didn't seem to be relevant or help his position in any way.

I did appreciate that he did seem to acknowledge that his life was not always perfect and he did have his bad moments.

I really appreciated that.

But the concept that he was attempting to get across was to tell the personal stories of inspiration that have happened to him and give us reference points to fall back on and find within inspiration within our own life.

I truly enjoyed the concepts and it did make me think. That is what a good author does.

I also appreciated his support and call for help as Ram Das is in his dying process. This showed great compassion and it touched my heart.

All and all it was definately worth it.

There are some good points to this book. Overall, Dyer makes a lot of good points and suggestions regarding how to live a life "in spirit" instead of being ruled by the ego. Of course, if you have read a few other new age books in your life time, the concepts about the ego are going to be nothing new to you.

As explained by a few reviewers before me, I had some problems with some of the things the author said or did with the book. He clearly states that the book is sort of repetitive because he wants to emphasize the importance of living in spirit, but he also mentions that his books are just basically all of his journal writings put together into a book (which his editor does). As I read the book, I noticed he would say something in one chapter about a particular quote or person he looked up to, and then a few chapters later would introduce the person again, as if each chapter of the book is not even connected with any other chapter. He would also do this when telling stories or emphasizing points.

He also tells us that material posessions and the desire for them are part of the ego, but I can only imagine that Dr. Dyer is probably living in a mansion somewhere in Maui and it's easy for him to preach to us about not worrying about having enough money. And related to this, he also adds a plea for us to send money to help pay for Ram Dass's house in Maui. Now I have respect for both Dass and Dyer for everything they have done, but what kind of house are we paying for exactly? I wouldn't be surprised if it is a house way beyond what he actually needs, and yet Dr. Dyer still felt the need to ask everyone to send money.

He also tells us to live a debt free live, and don't buy anything unless you have the money to pay for it. So I guess the average person will never be able to buy a house, a car, or any other expensive item, or get student loans to go to college. Dr. Dyer, I'm sorry to say that we don't have millions of dollars for publishing our "writings," nobody is going to pay for our houses when we hit financial trouble, and we don't have the luxury of paying for everything out of pocket with our vast amount of disposable income.

Wayne Dryer keeps rolling the books and the ideas out there and it seems that life itself must inspire him. His book "Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling" is another book that is truly a gift from his own well of creative writing. He takes the reader on a gentle and loving inner journey of discovery.

This is one of his better efforts. It is simple and does not try to over-reach with too much. There is lots of wisdom in his words and he does a wonderful job of getting the message across without preaching or being boring. He makes his book both entertaining and spiritually awakening. I gave this book Five Stars and felt it truly was one of his best books.

I've followed Wayne for quite some time and have come to wonder if he has ever had an original thought. Early on in my exploration I was awed by what he had to say, however, as I have read more broadly and deeply, i have seen that he is not a spiritual master, but a spiritual repackager. He is sooo excited about himself and his "discoveries" that you cannot help but wonder if he really understands them. Answer: No. He's just a giddy wanna-be guru, who knows as much as the next person who has read as many books as Wayne. That's it folks!

One of the persons he has numerously repackaged is Alan Watts. In fact, I could refer to him as Watered-down-Watts Wayne. Ha. I digress. You will find great delight, insight, and practicality in Alan Watts' Tao: The Watercourse Way, The Way of Zen, The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, (and even) The Wisdom of Insecurity. In these fine writings, in my opinion, you will find one of Wayne's main sources. Check out Watts, you shan't be disappointed.

As for Wayne, he's 67 or so, and he is still SEARCHING?? Hmmm. My prediction: his next book and PBS special will be even greater and more profound than his last, now that he is really enlightened...or so he will say. Wayne, I know that writing is who you are, but does that mean you have to turn every journal into another book?

Walk on! Watts!

The message of Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, simply put, is that it is possible to live a life with God-consciousness at the forefront.

Once you are in this consciousness, you are automatically inspired (in-spirit, as Dyer puts it) and that IS your ultimate calling; to return to your "connection" to God/Spirit.

For some, Dyer's ideas may seem a bit "New Agey". But I believe he uses this style of writing deliberately-- to help make his ideas more acceptable to readers who might not be comfortable with too much spirituality.

He borrows from his own work (The Power of Intention) when talking about "The Source", etc., and possibly, you have read some of his ideas before, in other books, by other authors.

That's because these ideas are not new. They will be familiar to anyone who has read any of the prosperity consciousness or law of attraction type books out there.

Still, Dyer's message is, overall, an inspiring one. And he gives enough specifics to satisfy readers who like a "how-do-I-do-it" list.

It's a feel-good book, and it may even help to inspire you to live your "ultimate calling."

Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling by Wayne W. Dyer is a book about getting rid of the ego and all it materialization's. This is the first step we must take when trying to connect with the invisible Spiritual realm. When we learn how to do this we will start to hear the voice in the universe that is calling each of us to remember our true purpose and our reason for being here now. The author gets deeper and deeper explaining that we choose this physical body our and parents among other things in concert with our Source.

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There's no question, Dr. Dyer is a terrific inspirational speaker and writer. His latest offering, Your Ultimate Calling, is no exception.

On the positive side, if/when you need a pick me up, a life guide, a spiritual coach, or you just want to read something that will lift your spirits, this book is just what the doctor ordered. It's simple yet ultimately satisfying. It's hard to argue with the main concept, if you want to be successful at anything, a little spiritual intervention wouldn't hurt.

The only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars, rather than 5, there isn't an incredible amount of "meat" in the book. Dyer keeps drilling into our heads what we need to do, but I still wish he'd be a little more to the point. Maybe I need a little more hand-holding than most.

Otherwise, a terrific read.

Dr. Dyer definitely gives positive life-changing advice. But he may go to an extreme that could have negative effects. For instance he tells of picking up hitchikers regularly. It seems some practicality is in order and we were created not just with a heart for inspiration but with a mind to balance that inspiration as well.

Yet this book reminds us of some key points. It tells how we are all just a part of the universe and how ego falsely tells us we are only individuals. This leads to more cooperation instead of competition. But is cooperation always best? Is it always best to turn the other cheek? Or do we need to ensure people are not rewarded for doing the wrong thing? When is turning the other cheek living in harmony, and when is it just giving up? Should we work for our individual interests even when it causes conflict with others individual interests? Are we always to be the giver? Where is the balance?

And is every coincidence a message as Dyer indicates? Rather I think that mathematically we are going to have coincidences happen all day because there are millions of one-in-a-million chances every day. Yet his story of the Monarch butterfly certainly seems beyond coincidence. (It seemed better told in the video on PBS.)

One key piece of advice he gives is that focusing on goals keeps us from living in the present. We can have goals but Now is all we truly have. You will find the same advice in business books such as the Carnegie classic How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. You will find the same advice in psychology. You can either have a goal to live as you wish to or simply live today as you wish to. Dyer encourages us to live.

Books such as this remind me I can want something but it may or may not happen, and that is OK. It may even happen in a way I totally do not expect. No matter what we do the best we can do is follow our inspiration and let life unfold.

The peacefulness that Dyer teaches could add years to your life by relieving stress. For that reason alone you should read the book. It is also concise in that it seems to cover his main teachings. I liked it much better than The Power of Intention.

My favorite Motivational author is Anthony Robbins. I avoided Robbins like the plague because of his hype. A friend had a book of his and I found it to be extremely practical in teaching constructive ways of thinking. I loved Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling but do feel the need to balance it with more practical teachings.

Dyer points out we should follow our heart and the head should simply tell us how. I highly recommend this book. What he teaches is true: We are all from the same Source, and all we have is Now. As far as the exact implementation of these beliefs I think there is more room for practicality.

I have read all of Dr. Dyer's books and am a big fan of his and his teachings. However, I have to say that it is a basic that you never talk to the mind in negatives. He is clearly repeats this as a mantra in his book "Power of Intention" over and over. Instead of saying something negative, affirm it in the positive as though it has already happened. He doesn't do that in this book, and I agree with the reader that mentions that fact about getting old, frail and feeble. I studied alpha meditation in 1989 in Australia and Singapore, who were way ahead of us back then, and you always affirm what you want not what you don't want as the mind is a "stupid machine" (as we were taught!). Whatever it hears, it will remember (as in the book "How NOT to talk to yourself"). It will selectively pick up the key words, alzheimer's, cancer, etc. and process them appropriately.

A lot of Dr. Dyer's teachings are a compilation of other great new age teachers from Shakti Gawain, Barbara Sher, Marsha Sinetar, Louise Hay, even the Rev. Schuller - in most of his books he gives credit to others. I feel that in 1989 while overseas, I learned everything that he teaches in all his books so this is nothing new; however, he has a very calming and believable aspect to his teachings that others who have gone before him never garnered the respect for....

As Goethe says, "whatever the mind can conceive, it will achieve" - I hope everyone's dreams and wishes and intentions come to fruition! Blessings to all!

This is a wonderfully inspiring book. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Sometimes the most profound spiritual experiences are the simple ones, and this book demonstrated that for me. It opened my eyes to a greater understanding of life and it's daily miracles.

This book shows that perhaps Wayne Dyer is running out of new things to say. Most of what is found in this book repeats messages from previous books. Not a horrible book, but just not up par. You would be better off reading another one of his books. I say skip this one. Although in his defense, how many times can you says that we are all one with God, manifest, and put out good vibrations to attract like.

I very much enjoyed reading this book. It deals with important principles, teachings, and guidelines for peaceful, balanced, and positive mindset that will allow for our core qualities and powers to manifest in our thinking and behavior... This is indeed a groundbreaking book featuring the best and most important secrets of self-help. They are all discussed together with genuine and passionate examples as well as first class empowerment to reach your full potential. Dr. Dyer helps us to break down walls that separate us from goodness in the universe, and this is extremely valuable.

My favorite book by Dr. Wayne Dyer is The Power of Intention

I believe in Spirit or God. I am not into organized religion. This book inspired me like no other book ever has. He made me more comfortable with my spirituality and understanding the need to avoid the negative thinking. He also reinforced what other friends have told me...we must express our gratitude for what we have. This may not be for all people, but it sure lifted my spirits and helped me understand my journey.

You can see Wayne move through the various stages of life through his works over the last 30 years. Inspiration is now his calling and perhaps yours

Inspiration is an excellent book. I would try to purchase the live seminar which is available on CD. There is something about him live which is so powerful, I always purchase his live stuff too.

His work just gets better and better!

A great book to feel more in touch with yourself and get to the heart of inspiration is what "INSPIRATION" is all about. It's one of the few books that's made sense to me in a helpful way. (Just MHO)

A nice paragraph from P. 56 can give you a good idea of what it's all about.

"The most frequent lament I hear from people whi want to feel inspired is, 'I don't have any idea what I should be doing, so how can I find my inspiration?' My answer is always the same: 'Inspiration isn't what we receive from what we do - it's what we bring to our actions.' In other words, when we're living in-Spirit, we can feel inspired doing anything. Our job is to stay connected to our spiritual essence, rather than looking for a position that we think will provide us with that connection."

I loved reading this book, it's filled with inspiration, and how to get more of it in your life, from the inside out, instead of the outside in!

I personally do keep up with what he writes and his talk show on Hayhouse radio. And I do think this is one of his best latest books.
This book I think is great for breathing life into an uninspired life or even enthusing a bit of spirit into an already fruitful life.
You should buy this book if you want a pick-me-up in your life. I use to read it on my lunch break and it was a good little motivational tool to keep me living in spirit whilst at work :)
Its about returning to your source, the universal oneness that we all belong to. And what better person to walk with you their than Wayne. His words really do come through our God, and this book one way or another will touch you and will change you for the better.

This book came to me through quiet inspiration in that it is one of those directions in life that are given to you with unconditional intent - and then transpires you to "passionate inspiration for life itself, for living it, for loving it. and for being aware of it all!

Those whom choose to review this work unfavorably are only those whose time just has not come. Be patience my friends, and try this book again in a short time... you might just "get it" on the second try.

For me personally, Dr. Dyer's "Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling" Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling came at a time when I was already aware of the magic and blessing of God's gift of Inspiration, but simply not understanding it... or "embracing" it. After reading this book, let's just say that now - it all fits together and when life's little inspirations occur, I give quiet thanks for their being - in real time, in the moment... and that only intensifies my connection with God, to those I share the planet, and myself!

Hearing others rant wonderfully about Dyer, I decided to nab this book off the library shelf and read it.

I started reading it aloud with my daughter and both of us had to giggle when he uses the "calling" word flashing on the phone as an example of "coincidence" for the naming of his book. It was a poor example since a lot of phones today will show that word or a recorded voice will say it when you're making an out-going call.

I had to start questioning the author's integrity when he associates himself as or with Francis of Assisi in another lifetime. Isn't going back into the past like this a contradiction from the type of messages he embraces? Living in the present moment?

I found a few contradictions in only the first 3 chapters. He states how everything in the Universe is purposeful, intended, perfect, just like and part of Source. But later, he mentions how the ego needs to be "destroyed" and be "out of the picture" and "be removed and completely banished from our awareness." Here's where I parted ways with Mr. Dyer. Why would I want to ignore any part of myself instead of understand its perfect place in my life? As Dyer points out, focusing on the "evil" of something takes you further from Source.

Another part, saying mantras to remind oneself of what we want or don't want doesn't get to the root of a problem, which he emphasizes at the end of each chapter. I don't see how it's going to help with the understanding of a personal problem of no inspiration.

Dyer does state that he's redundant in this book, and after reading 3 chapters I questioned if he would even have a book if he hadn't been repititious.

Dyer also mentions parts of Gary Renard's book at the end of chapter 3, which explains why Gary Renard is promoting Dyer's book. Gary Renard's book (which I did enjoy reading) talks about and explains the Course in Miracles. I had a little trouble getting understanding of "this is all illusion" from the Course, which lacks any source of simplicity of explanation for their version of the concept. By association, I had some trouble wondering about the mind of Mr. Dyer.

Having said all that, I seriously wondered if Dyer knows what he's talking about, or just writing another book for his followers - an illusive identity at that. Being entwined in Dyer's personally misunderstood journey and trying to deciper the truth from seemingly justifications what Dyer thinks he knows, (and with my ego fully intact) I no longer felt the interest or drive to continue with this book.

Don't be fooled by the pretty cover and the frills of how the chapters are broken up for ease of reading. Maybe this book could help someone on a journey to understanding their own life, as a stepping stone, just not me.

I loved this book and could barely put it down. I normally don't write reviews online but felt compelled to do so after reading the last few reviews. Having been a meditator and aspiring to live "in-Spirit" for the last fourteen years, I know that everything Dr. Dyer wrote is true. I experienced in my own life and witnessed in the lives of others--over and over--how the spiritual principles Dr. Dyer addressed worked to the smallest detail. If you open your mind to it, this book can change your life.

I strongly disagree with those who claimed that Dr. Dyer was coming from an egoic place. Very often, when someone speaks from an egoless state, he simply says what he sees is true if what he experienced can help others. I can tell that the words in this book came from Spirit simply because of the beauty, joy, and inspiration I experienced while reading it. These words could not have come from a place of ego.

Thank you Dr. Dyer for this beautiful work of Inspiration!

What's great about Wayne Dyer is not only his message, but you can feel his vibrational presence if you listen to the audiobook.

That being said, there is not much here that is different from his other works, and from listening to many of his talks, something he does not seem to understand is that people are looking for practical method to higher living. Here he fails to bridge the gap and seems to get defensive about it when questioned.

This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. It is inspiring, easy to understand, uplifting. The further I got into the book, the better it was, teaching me how to stay Inspired In Spirit every minute of the day. I didn't want to leave home without it, and still keep it close to me. I highlighted sentences, statements, paragraphs all the way through, then would flip through it and read the highlighted sections when I needed a lift. I highly recommend this book. Dr Wayne is a phenominal speaker and a gifted writer, this book is a MUST read. I've given several away as gifts.

Although I have always admired Wayne Dyer, this book goes over the top in taking a new age stance towards inspiration. If you ascribe to a belief in reincarnation, then this book is for you. Personally, I find some of his reasoning based on reincarnation to be defective and essentially unbelievable. All in all, he does attempt to inspire the reader as always albeit in a questionable manner on some levels.

"Inspiration" was a gift from a friend who knows I've enjoyed some of Dyer's previous writings. I feel bad she spent the money...

Initally I thought maybe I was missing something or simply being overly critical; I really wanted to love this book. Some of the concepts resonate (although nothing new), but... it's poorly written, self-laudatory ad nauseam and, sadly, just leaves a very negative impression of Mr. Dyer (the "Dr." title just doesn't seem to fit in this case).

Soliciting money for his friend in Maui was in very poor taste, his name-dropping monotonous, and his self-righteous undertone throughout the book, a bit alarming.

Doubtful I'll be spending any more of my hard earned money on Dyer propaganda and will advise my friend the same. There are a lot of other dynamic, inspiring authors out there.

As always Dr Wayne Dyer delivers the most amazing and inspiring ways of being. Since starting to read the book I have made some changes in my life I never thought possible. But the message is clear: everything is possible if you ask for it. And life gives you exactly what you ask for. Take a moment and realise the attributes of what is written, incorporate it into your life and live life like you really want to live life. Every thought, every exercise, every personal detail that Dr Dyer has revealed in this book works. All you have to do is be willing and receptive to it. This isn't a self-help book, it's about inspiration!

Buy this book. It will change your life and bring you an abundance that you never thought was possible. I think the reviewer who wrote that he found Dr. Dyer's mention of Maui as his home, and his name dropping to be annoying was only revealing his own inability to get past his own ego. For those who read and apply his method of vibrating on a higher level will truly be rewarded many times over. What an absolute blessing this book has been in my life. I read and reread parts of the book everyday and it has never failed to inspire me.

This book is great, with an easy language can help you step by step to build your spirituality and heal your life, by doing so Doctor Dyer shares with you amazing real life stories that can inspire you to live a more simple and happier life. I can consider my good books, my most precious treasures and this book is one of them.

This book is well-written. It is easy to read and keeps your interest in general, although it is sometimes a little repetitious and slow. I guess the author repeats the point to make sure you get it.

Some of the author's ideas are new and thought-provoking, but you have to wade through some material which sounds like every other book on this topic, as well. In any case, if you are patient you will take away some neat new ideas that you will find yourself using and referring to.

I like the examples and anecdotes he/she uses to illustrate his/her points - they are really interesting and I have found myself using the examples and referring to them in everyday conversations with people, which is great. I only wish that there were some more examples because it is not always easy to see the point when no example is offered.

Many thanks to Dr. Wayne Dyer for sharing universal wisdom and his own experiences within this wonderful inspiring book.

Hopefully the people who did not positively appreciate his sharing have themselves something nicer to offer to inspire the world to be a better place ... I wish they do ... !

Lots of Love to all from HK

AM

(Enjoyed the French edition titled "Inspiration, L'appel de votre vie" found last February in a bookstore of Switzerland)

Dr Dyer has done it again! I've read so many self-help books but Dr. Dyer's "Inspiration" is special. His focus on "purpose", living "in-spirit", pursuing a simple life, and ways on how to inspire others has turned this inspirational book to a somewhat philosophical treatise. Indeed, this is a worthwhile read. I highly recommend it.

I read Wayne Dyer's newest one. A truly great book. I do agree with another reviewer that points out that some of what can be found in the Power of intention is also found here. But other than that, I could only say great things. And actually, there is nothing that wrong with being reminded of some important concepts.

I have thought on many occasions how interesting Wayne's perspective is. He doesn't preach. He doesn't tell you to "get saved," but he is actually writing about God. Just like in the Power Intention. It's obvious that "intention," is God. I am a Christian and I know some Christians who don't like him because he doesn't say much about Jesus Christ. In that respect, I think that Wayne Dyer is sometimes misunderstood. God is all about love, and so is Wayne Dyer. This is excellent material, and this book did "inspire" me.

I've enjoyed Dr. Dyers books tremendously and have read nearly everything he's ever written. I must say this one is exceptional. Not just about the usual topics of spirituality, Inspiration goes well beyond and attempts to teach the reader *how* to actually live an inspired - in-spirit - life.

I also saw the PBS special and it's wonderful as well. Truly engaging. I don't often read books more than once or twice but this is one that I will definitely be reading again and again.

Not a great read. I love this type of book and it was not at all easy to follow. At the end of each chapter there were listings of things to do in your life or to try. Those listings were helpful. But wading through the verbage to get to them was very tedious. I recommend it on audio. Maybe that would help. Maybe.

Simply a great book that focuses on the good, how to make life better, and the state of mind required to do this.

It's truly a book that I've enjoyed, and there is some thing for everyone to make a better life. I like to open the book sometimes just to see which page or message I get, and each time I have done this, I read a good message relevant to me in that time. It's easy to read, and I recommend it to anyone.

This book seems to be more of a stream of consciousness book with less substance than some of Dr. Dyer's earlier books. I have read some wonderful books by this man, and although I do not feel this is one of his best, I still would recommend it for the little bits and pieces that touch our hearts as we read it.

A book that I found while searching for other books with the substance of Dr. Dyer's earlier works is, Islands of the Soul: A Guide to Personal Truth and Happiness, by Victoria Tunnermann. A VERY interesting book with great depth! HIGHLY recommended!!!

I'll be the first to admit he isnt for everyone but ... he should be. Love this guy and the work he does and his message. You have to sit down and digest this one not just a late night read for the fun of it. But if you are seriously interested in tapping in to the DNA that runs this world, well I think Dyer has a big key right here. I am a Dyer fan and love his work so check it out and see for yourself.

This is a book that will change many people's lives if sincerely they can follow Dr. Dyer's advises. Another great book of his, reading it was as good as hearing him in his seminars, it comforts the heart and delights the spirit. He shows us again and again how happy our lives can be by listening to the voice of INSPIRATION, while beautifully explaining "INSPIRATION". I love this book I recommend it to everyone, no wonder why it is number 1! From something simple there is a great meaning, and this is what Dr. Wayne Dyer teaches us.

A particularly outstanding aspect of this book is Wayne's willingness to share brief biographical notes in order to illustrate his points. Many authors give advice and many have researched the points that they promote, but they do not convince me that they have really tried out the principles that they promote. However, Wayne's advice is tried and true. I love the parts where he shares the joy of giving! He shows though his biographical information how giving can feel like a privelege. Trustworthy and INSPIRING.

Dyer's a fascinating guy dealing with an compelling, if abstract, subject, and thus, one difficult to express. Book's a stimulating concept, but in many places, his writing/editing could be tighter, crisper. Still, purchased this copy used and have no regrets; it arrived in four or five days, near-mint condition. Good book; good purchase; good service.

This book is Dr Wayne Dyer's greatest connection to the truth that lies within us all, Spirit. In this book he explains how it is you and how to tap into the truth, YOU. Read this book over and over again. It is "Your Ultimate Calling". Inspiration = In Spirit Motion.

I am a firm believer in the author's general premise. He believes that we can directly influence our life through the combination of positivity and productive affirmations.

The author would have hit it directly on the button if he had stressed the need to take action based on a positive frame of mind.

Without action even the most positive person can achieve little.

I really liked this book! It sets an excellent example and was touching in many parts. The story about the butterfly was great, and shows how much more there is in our world than meets the eye.

This book can bring good benefit to some younger people who aren't so familiar with this author's work. It was really a great read that taught me a lot!

It's perhaps no coincidence that dozens of sellers have decided this book is worth exactly one cent. (Since the store charges sellers $.99 + 15% for each book sold, people are actually PAYING the store $1 to have someone else take the book off their hands. )

There's a beautiful amount of inspiration, heartfelt sharing of the author's experiences and the importance of living with inspiration, rather than "goals" which may be good for some, however, living and being inspired does feel a lot better than a goal checklist, at least for me!

I'm glad I read this book, as it brought me a lot of the good things to consider, which made a difference for me.

This book gave me great perspective on things I thought I understood. It definitely inspired me, while accomplishing the not-so-easy feat of showing me that I too am an inspiration. All this was done with a gentleness and lovely humor. 110% percent worth it!!

As always Wayne Dyer's voice has a resonance that can cuddle a screaming baby to rest. There are incouraging words with many ideas that practically work in so many lives. When you hear things that can be so hard to overcome and simply beautiful love stories, it makes our lives just simple. May our universe bless all who could be touched by such a piece.

I am such a fan of Wayne to begin with, but this book moves one to want to be better in every way possible. Wayne's work is always encouraging us to be all we can be, to look inside and out, to reach for the stars and to use our God given gifts to make us, and the world, the best it is meant to be.

I personally found this CD lecture of the book amazing. I especially enjoyed the personal stories from Wayne's life. It makes so much sence and he gives direct application to his knowing. It gave we a more profound perspective on what i was already applying from his previous books, in my life. I think he is grand. I had met Wayne in Maui 2 summers ago. What a Charismatic men. I think this book (and CD) is resonnating his charisma..this special aura..this spiritual human being..doing so much greatness around him. I would love to hear more about the money part Wayne, in a future book to create a abundant life and manifest ongoingly. ;)

Lilou Mace, Founder of MpowerU.com

A truly inspiring work of love. Explores the really important things in life and being 'in Spirit' with yourself and also while dealing with others. Not afraid to mention God in this ever growing secular progressive society. A great 'read'!

Over the years I have been thoroughly inspired by Wayne Dyer's work, so much so that I have purchased "The Whole Enchilada"s on PBS, and purchased books and CDs for others, but this book left me wondering about the state of Dyer's EGO. Every time he mentioned yet another of his generous deeds or accomplishments (and this happens many times in this book) I felt a little stab in my gut. It seems contradictory to his teachings to be so self absorbed. I finished the book unsettled about Dyer's ability to "walk the talk".

At a recent conference of inspirational speakers it was settled for me. I observed him telling a young woman he would happily listen to her CD (in front of his many fans). The very next day (with no fans within earshot) I was told he dismissed her saying he didn't have time for such things. I sought this woman out and was told Wayne Dyer had been her inspiration for producing this CD but she was momentarily devastated by his indifferent behavior particularly after the warm reception she had received the night before. That is her lesson to learn, but here is mine. I will donate to PBS separately and buy Dyer's next book deeply discounted to see if he has fallen back into step with his own/borrowed teachings.

to make a significant difference in the minds of people, like me and many I know, who search for deeper meaning in life, deeper joy that is lasting, deeper purpose that is fulfilling. Wayne Dyer's book privides such inspiration, and I recommend it as a positive and sorley needed example of what many are lacking in their life. This book will help bring back meaning to many.

This is a great book filled with ideas to create a much better life. There's no way you can read this great book and not do some soul searching. The authors approach and style of writing makes you look inside, and question where your life's going, and why. At least it did for me. It gave me a lot to think about, and fill my life with more meaning. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes meaning in their life. I also enjoyed reading it a lot!

I once again gave wayne dyer a chance and again I try not to sleep as he drones on about magical formulas....and WAYNE WAYNE WAYNE WAYNE.......Wayne did this Wayne did that...sorry wayne no more Dollars from me..........

Old Wayne Dyer may not be able to walk on water...but he is a very good teacher and one who walks his talk. The TRUTH he expouses is the perenial wisdom, and does not belong to him or anyone else. In this age of deception I applaude anyone who offers SPIRITUAL TRUTH as an alternative to materialism is all of its perverse forms. It is obvious from the world we live in today that an ego based lifestyle doesn't work. We more we all start thinking and living outside of the box, the happier and healthier we will all be. And God knows, this poor old earth could use a break as well. God bless you Wayne.

I have been a fan of Wayne Dyer for some time. Always found his books positive and somewhat Toa in nature. Promoting that we are in charge of our destiny - grasp it and move forward. His writings provided actionable plans. BUT, in this book, Dyer proclaims his belief in Creative Design and speaks of his own "past lives" discoverd under hypnosis and the like. Speaks of meeting with god to chat about what purpose our spirit will have when we take human form. For those of us that are not religious, this is quite hard to stomach. Suppose this should be a big hit in Kansas. :(

Will we suffer from Guruitis?

More guru crap from Wayne Dyer. This guy's right to space expired with Timothy Leary's in the sixties. Here he is involved in so many contradictions and idiocies it is amazing he doesn't make himself laugh.

He rails against ego and then shows his own humongous ego with no recognition of the contradiction. This book is a tribute to Wayne by Wayne for Wayne and all about Wayne. He actually thinks he is the reincarnation of Saint Francis of all things. Hilarious.

His ideas, as always, are a rehash of every other Guru . Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Ram Das, Deepak Chopra, Da Free John, Werner Erhard, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sai Baba, Krishnamurti, Osho, Swami Sivananda and late comers like Andrew Cohen all trying to get some room at the guru trough. I think there is only one book and they all copy from it a with few twists to try for authenticity.

All the same and sooooooo booooring and repetitive.

Let go of ego, seek spirituality, I am God, Ommm send me money, buy my book.

And yet there are the hungry that eat up each warmed over meal.

Unreal .

This book was my introduction to Dr. Wayne Dyer. I had seen him on PBS, though I didn't know it was him at the time. I had only heard about him in Richard Carlson's book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff." This is a very good book. Reading the other people running it down surprised me. The prose is very well written and the ideas easy to understand no matter what level reader you may be. It is going to be great to see this one hit #1 on the New York Times.

Each page of this book is filled with inspiration. Wayne Dyer relates many stories from his life, and gives many examples of living life in a way that shows how much of a difference inspiration in one's life can make.

I loved reading this book. It's well written, and is a great pick me up for times when you might be feeling down. It shows how much good there is, and how to discover it to enjoy life more. I enjoyed reading it too much to look for fault, because it uplifted my spirit. It's a wonderful book!

I've never been a big fan of Wayne Dyer but I've always respected his work. This book was a real eye opener for me but also made me realise what really needs to be done to move ahead with your life and truly forge the direction you're intended to go. I'd recommend this book if you feel you are ready to do the work it suggests you will need to do in order to really make a difference in your life.

Well Wayne, like good wine, you are gettig better with age. I was so impressed with this book, I bought 2 copies for gifts to both my Mothers. His messages are simple, his delivery style define, and a great teacher of wisdom!

Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling
Excellent book on inspiration -- gives an up close personal perspective of inspiration

this guy is very entertaining. AND he made me cry. hehehe. i think he is a great storyteller. he will captivate you! check it out for yourself.

oh, I forgot to add- this guy is CRAZY. don't actually take what he says seriously or anything. he isn't even Tom Cruise Crazy. he's Michael Jackson crazy. but other than that his books are quite enjoyable for entertaining yourself. ENJOY!

So Wayne Dyer is spinning more 'stories'...this time about some butterfly who hung out with him for a few hours! Whoopee!!!
Well either that is a blatant lie to manipulate his followers, which is most likely, or perhaps a dying butterfly happened to land near him or on him, and lacked the energy to fly away. (this happened to me many times as a child, a butterfly is close to death or tired, and lands on your WHITE SHIRT [like he is wearing on the book cover], thinking it is some type of flower. Then you touch its wings, and damaged this wings coating, and it can't fly away. This is what happened to Wayne Dyer, if it happened at all. By the way DO NOT EVER TOUCH A BUTTERLY LIKE WAYNE DYER DID AS YOU CAN KILL THEM. THE BUTTERFLY DID NOT FLY THOUSANDS OF MILES TO BE KILLED BY SOME NEW-AGE NINCOMPOOP TOUCHING THEM AND DAMAGING THEIR WINGS, THINKING THEY ARE A REINCARNATED HUMAN. PLEASE JUST LEAVE THE BUTTERFLY'S ALONE, I BET WAYNE DYER'S BOOK IS GOING TO LEAD TO THE DEATH OF THOUSANDS OF MONARCH BUTTERFLY'S BY IGNORANT NEW-AGERS).

-----from butterfly expert---------
{Beth from Ithaca, NY, writes:
We've heard that touching a butterfly's wings can prevent the butterfly from being able to fly. If that's true, why?

Dear Beth,
Butterfly wings are very fragile. They can tear very easily and they have tiny scales on them that flake off when you touch them (even if you touch them gently). The scales do help the butterfly fly so it is best not to touch them.}
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This 'butterfly story' is the same sort of lie Dyer told about some "needle nose plyers" that "manifested" by Magic for him. More lies to trick and mystify people.

People can't imagine how a guy like Wayne Dyer could just lie so openly.
But the guy is out of control.
He says he WAS St. Francis in a past life! Can you imagine the Ego?
He also brags about how "generous" he is constantly. More EGO?
Why is he doing this?
To try and deflect from the reality that he is all about making money, and lots of it, from his followers.
He is a wolf in sheeps clothing, peddling lies, irrationality and antiscience.

Also he is telling people the EGO MUST BE DESTROYED. This is sick and self-hating and impossible. Why not just stop being a jerk and embrace being a human?

Also, notice how Dyer talks about "serious drug addiction in his family"??? hmmmm, I wonder WHO it was who was/is addicted to cocaine? Could it be the author himself with a drug addiction, but still refuses to admit to it publically?

Stay far away from Wayne Dyer if you know what is good for you. He started his career by stealing the work of Dr. Albert Ellis, and he has gone downhill from there.

I do feel sorry for the naive people who get sucked in by guys like Wayne Dyer.

I did not read this book. I've only seen some sentences and It was enough to have a good idea about this men : w. Dyer. Like other Gurus, Dyer can be dangerous because of his huge EGO. About this, to have an idea, we only have to look at the photo on the front page : Dyer in white with a butterfly. It says : "I know what is true and, like the nice little animal in my hand, follow me".

I first encountered the words of Wayne Dyer 5 or so years ago on PBS. I liked what I heard. Though nothing he says is original, I did like the way he presented it.

The first book of his I read was "There's A Spiritual Solution to Every Problem", the book on which the first lecture I watch on PBS was based.

I was inspired by, and enjoyed that book. As I did the next two or three. But recently, and especially with this latest volume, he simply repackages his older books in a different form. Ironic for a book about inspiration.

I want to be clear that I have no intrinsic problem with some of the concepts he talks about. But this book, and his lectures, and overall attitude lately, as opposed to my first exposure to him, are becoming quite the turn off.

In this volume, there were somevery glaring examples of either contradiction, strict unfairness, and at times, ego...despite Dyer's commitment against the ego.

I also found it very repetative, but I realize he warns of that early on. However just because something is acknowledged, does not mean it should be accepted.

The following items bothered me the most, and I would be interested to learn if others readers agree with these bothersome items.

-The oft mentioned assumption that he is personally the reincarnated spirit of St. Francis of Asissi.

-He is not very supportive of his friends. To him it seems that to even be in the presence of an unhappy person insults him. His reason being that since life is perfect and nothing wrong EVER happens to us, being unhappy or scared of something is simply a low energy, and one thathe is unwilling to stand inthe presence of. He even mentions a story of a good friend of his who started to be worried about the leaness of his business. He had legitimate concerns about going under. Not thoughts of evil or suicide or anything, just some natural worry when the finances did not look good.

Dyer, in the book, tells us "just about the time I was no longer willing to be exposed to this sort of thing..." Meaning that in his perfect life, there are no accidents, and so, he did not want to be around his supposed friend, because being a little scared or worried is ungodlike. He ignores the fact that in order to help people, especially friends, you have to be in the midst of bad things sometimes. He often quotes Mother Teresa. Yet if shehad told all of those sick people to simply "think about what you were doing when you first became sick, and stop doing it!" she would not bethe saintwe recognize her as today.

-Secondly, multiple times in just about every chapter, he plugged one or more of his other books, books by colleagues, or books published by Hay House. It is allright to acknowledge your previous works, or those of others, but the frequency with which he does so in thisvolume is disingenuous at best. Product placement, at worst.

-I call one's attention to page 106 of the book. Dyer's "12 Step Program to Simplicity." Items 10 and 11.

Item 10 calls for us to "Eschew Debt" and to live within our means...not purchases or buying things we do not absolutley need, in order to live the life we agreed with God to havebefore we were born.

The very next item, number 11, instructs us to "forget about cash value." He proceeds, on the very same page, to tell us that we should not look at the dollar signs when we are "inspired" to do something like take a trip, eat a nice dinner out on the town, or be comfortable. How can one eschew debt, and yet ignore the dollar value of an item they are inspired to posess?

-Pages 110-113. The Ram Dass Story.

This is among the more insulting parts of the book. He tells the story of one ofhis mentors, and reproduces a letter he has posted on his (Dyer) own website. In it, Dyer tells of how gentle and wonderful Dass hasbeen, and how important this "dear friend" has been throughouthis life, especially since coming to live in Maui in the twilight of his life.

Then, Dyer has the audacity to solicit you and I for money to help buy Dass his own house! In Maui!

This book "eschewing" the ideaof possesions, money, and doubting that the universe will take care of everything you ever could want, is asking us to pay for his mentor's housing conditions, simply because Dyer thinks he is "a wonderful man".

How about this...Dyer isso fond of "giving something of yourself everyday..." how about cutting into your millions of dollars and cutting a check for your hero to own his own house? You can afford it, I cannot. Or if you cannot swallow that, cut him a check large enough to coverhis moving expenses out of Maui (one of the most expensive places on earth to live), and to a location far more affordable. If what is said about Dass is true, he should be happy anywhere he can find to live. They arrogance of a millionaire asking for donations to save his "mentor" who lives just down the street from him was nearly enough to get me to stop reading the book right there.

Furthermore, the entire business bore little relevence to the rest of the chapter, which was ostensibly about "Faith Banishes all doubt".

Unless you can sucker the general public into buying your guru a home in Maui.

-The name dropping throughout the book. He studied with, worked with, talked to, helped the luggage problems of...fill in the blank with celebrity X. The encounter with Renee Zellwegger outlined on pages 144-146 (complete with photo copy of a note she gave him) is the most glaring example of this.

-His mentioning more of the great things he did "in spirit", such as throwing away a mashed up burger he saw on the floor of a McDonald's, page 150 or so. I love how picking up a burger being trampled is heroic, but heneeds ourhelp in paying for his guru's home....

My point is made. There are other things, but honstly, I do not feel like looking for the page number, as I would have to skim the book again.

I am finding Dyer to be more annoying as time goes on. By his own advice about annoying people, I should send himthoughts of love. I would do so, in proportion to how much this book annoyed me, but I also have a day job.

i've been watching his pbs specials whenever i see that they are on. i fully expect that this review will register as "not useful", but take a second and really REALLY think about what this message. for me, dr. dwyer's lectures are frustratingly superficial. any time you try sitting on a cloud, you're going to hit the ground. hard. i look at the audience and everyone there just wants to be inspired. i don't blame anyone for wanting that. but there's some deep stuff out there, and i don't feel like this program registers.

Nothing new here-- only the ever-grinding gears of Dyer's perpetual marketing machine; he had some original things to say at one time, but at this point they've all been said. Just as well to re-read some of his old stuff than to waste good money and valuable time on the same content with a new cover.

For two decades now I've been following the career of Wayne Dyer--whose Your Erroneous Zones was an instant self-help classic--and writing about him on and off during that time. I never cease to be amazed at his resiliency and staying power. I suppose it's a tribute to Dyer's ability to target his audience, and deliver what they want and expect from him. But I confess that no matter how hard I try, I just...don't...get it. Even for the self-help genre, Dyer's work is uncommonly fluffy and, in the end, hollow.

This new book is no exception--and seems even more formless than his prior works (if that is, indeed, possible). If self-help as a whole is a realm that dwells in the nonspecific--pointedly eschewing tactics and nuts and bolts recommendations (which, of course, can be tested and therefore disproved)--Dyer dwells in the realm of the invisible. Literally. Inspiration, he says here, occurs when an idea "has taken hold of us from the invisible reality of Spirit." He "proves" his points, as it were, by freely connecting anecdotes and illustrations in a cavalier way that seems to suspend (if not fly in the face of) the laws of logic and the scientific method. Dyer's publicity describes the book as "groundbreaking," but that's a stretch at best. His prose here seems variously derivative of two recent best-sellers, The Purpose-Driven Life and Your Best Life Now, with a dash of Sylvia Browne thrown in for good measure.

If you're motto is "all inspiration, all the time," this is your book. If you'd like a bit of actual *instruction* to go with that--like, "OK, I get it, I'm inspired...so what do I do NOW?", then you need to look elsewhere.
Steve Salerno, [...] [...]

"Inspiration flowing through us is a messenger from the realm of our nonphysical self, from where we were before we entered this visible world of form. We have the ability to return to that formlessness right now, in our body, without experiencing physical death. - From the book

Renowned lecturer and author Dr. Wayne Dyer has dedicated his newest book to in-Spirited living. Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling contains methods for finding your way to an inspired life, absorbing the inspiration of others, becoming an inspiration, and transcending commonplace uninspiring energy.

According to Dyer, inspiration is the opposite of motivation. Motivation is "grabbing an idea and carrying it through to an acceptable conclusion", but inspiration is the reverse-allowing ourselves to be moved by a Force greater than ourselves. While motivation pushes us towards goals, inspiration is a relaxed flow, enabling us to enjoy where we are on the way to where we're going. By remembering our constant connection to Source energy, we tap into peace, ease, and abundance.

Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling teaches some brilliant principles that I've discovered in my own life, and found to be a guiding source for inspiration and on-purpose living-such as the power of giving, gratitude, and following curiosity. Some of my favorite quotes from the book include:

"Remember: We're already connected to everything that we think is missing from our life. Below and above the ranges that our eyes and ears perceive, the entire activity of creation remains invisible and inaccessible-but when we shift from sensory searching to trusting what we know, we discover the folly of chasing after anything in order to feel inspired."

"...you'll never find light by analyzing the darkness..."

"Having an interest in something is the clue to a thought that's connected to our calling-that thought is a vibration of energy in this vast Universe."

"Ego nags us to compete and insists that we've failed when others defeat us or have more than we do."

"Lecturing or demanding others live peacefully is one of the least effective ways to inspire them; however, when we simply demonstrate that we're living peacefully, we offer other people a large dose of inspiration by our mere presence."

"...we must make a conscious choice to say no to anything that takes us away from an inspired life...We can start by turning down requests that involve actions that don't correspond with our inner knowing about why we're here".

While Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling is replete with sage, universal wisdom, some of Dyer's recommendations are contradictory and counterproductive. Throughout the book, he asserts that we are not our body-that we are spirits having a human experience. When we forget this truth and associate with ego ("edging God out"), we aren't living "in Spirit". Then Dyer relates a story about Ram Dass, whom one day was pondering what it would be like to be old and infirm--mere seconds before his incapacitating stroke.

Dyer tries to connect metaphysical dots by saying that Dass attracted his stroke and illness based on what he was thinking at the time. Towards the end of the book, he says that if you've attained victim status, experienced natural devastation, sickness, etc. it's "not your fault". However, in the next breath-and echoed throughout the book-he stresses, "Since fear is a vibration, you were a vibrational match to whatever entered you life at the moment of its arrival". In effect, he's saying, "Yes, sickness and disease IS actually your fault, because you were in fear and attracted it." Earlier in the book, Dyer mentions that we've come from a great "wave" before incarnating as a "particle" and that we were an integral part of devising our soul's curriculum on the Earth. If this is true, then Dass included his stroke into his "sacred contract" or life chart. Jesus was once asked by religious folks why a man was infirm ("Did he sin? Did his parents sin?") and Jesus replied, "No one sinned-it was to declare the glory of God."

What Dyer is forgetting (or doesn't realize) is that if we're not our body, then we sure as heck aren't our thoughts! Yet, he advocates aggressively policing our thoughts, attempting to destroy the ego, and affirming health through negative affirmations. For example, in Chapter 13, he recommends that individuals should say provocative affirmations (his words) aloud, such as "I'll never allow myself to feel old, feeble or frail" and "I refuse to allow Alzheimer's, cancer, or any other infirmity in my life". Any student of Hypnosis 101 knows that the brain doesn't "hear" negatives. That is, what the brain will actually receive is "I allow Alzheimer's, cancer..." etc. He sprinkles these kinds of negative affirmations throughout the book.

This focus on laboring to eradicate "negative" thoughts (and people and circumstances) contradicts not one, but two of the principles listed in his book:

1. "The ego says `your thoughts are very important' but the Holy Spirit insists `Only thoughts you think with God are real-nothing else matters'"

2. "The ego says `There's good and bad' but the Holy Spirit maintains `There's nothing to judge because it isn't real in the first place'".

I get the feeling that Dyer is enraptured by the recent popular teachings of Quantum Physics, A Course in Miracles and the Law of Attraction, without actually understanding or embodying the principles. (He's not the first to do this with an idea. Many teachers get excited about new theories and then run out to teach them on the fly. In fact, I suspect that he does this quite often because he states in the book that the "best way to learn something is to teach it".) As a result, some of his writing is rambling and vague. One of the universal laws of spirit is "where attention goes, energy flows". If you're focused on illness and fear-even in the name of banishing or preventing these undesired experiences-you're still focused on them!

Why not, instead, focus on health, peace, and joy-as well as emotions that make you feel good? Dyer has failed to mention the crux of the Law of Attraction: the elevation and association of "feel good" emotions. Or, as author Michael Losier says, "blowing your fan". That is, your *emotional* state while thinking certain thoughts is more important than the thoughts themselves!

Dyer also points out that we need to live in the Now, yet his negative affirmations encourages projection into the future, e.g., "I won't attract further illness into my life".

In line with classic Dyer teachings, there are some wonderful insights in Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling-ones that can truly be life changing. I just wish he hadn't muddied the clear waters of inspiration and in-spirited living with some armchair ambiguity about Quantum Physics and the Law of Attraction--most of which he borrowed from other authors. These disconnected, contradictory ramblings could very likely discourage and confuse seekers trying to improve their lives or remember their continuous connection to the loving, constant Presence of All That Is.

Dyer does not to seem to have any idea what inspiration is, the only thing this book "inspired" me to do was throw up repeatedly. Besides how inspired can this guy be he has the number one selling book on the store he acts like he is trying to help people but all you are doing by buying this book is helping him make more money. You would be better to spend the money on yourself this guy knows nothing and this book definitely lacks "inspiration".