Some artists suggest that it is their imagination that inspires them. The need to tell world what is going on in their heads. The links that they make. The different ways of viewing world. After all literature, music and visual arts are all about originator communicating with rest of us.

So inspiration appears to be linked with need to communicate with others. It may not be in words. But we feel it is about communication. What about you? What are you inspired to communicate?

Inspiration is linked to innovation. To introduce new ways of seeing things. Inspiration is a way of understanding essence of ourselves. Understanding who we are and what we dream about. Whatever it is that inspires you, it is core of your very being. So what is it?

Perhaps role of inspiration is to wake us up from a big sleep. A sleep where everyday is same. Where we contribute to world but at same time we don’t contribute because there is nothing of us in there. Perhaps role of inspiration is to get us to become involved with world rather than be a bystander, an observer.

This was definitely situation for Alice Foote MacDougall, an American Business woman before second world war. Like many of her era she was driven by her husband’s financial failure and necessity of supporting her three young children.

.. opportunity offered by life to women is far in excess of any offered to men. To be inspiration is more than to be tool. To create world, a greater thing than to reform it.

When we tap into whatever it is that inspires us we become a full member of society. We are able to share our ideas, thoughts and emotions. As we share and show our dreams, emotions and ideas and thoughts then we gradually become to understand person we truly are.

So, role of inspiration is more than we first thought. More that just a drive to action. It actually enables you to understand very essence of yourself and what you have to offer world.

Inspiration gives you understanding. Inspiration gives you an identity. Inspiration gives you a way of being.

Can you really live without knowing what inspires you?

Good luck

Graham and Julie. www.desktop-meditation.com

Now to complete classic look, you need accessories. Ties are always a great and they are something that will definitely set you apart from your college mates. Learn how to tie a Windsor knot (the fat knots wore by bankers) and you might be able to score a free lunch or two from friends who want to learn how to make such a stylish knot. The tip of your tie should hit top of your pants - no shorter, no longer. Check out Bluefly.com or Smartbargains.com for classic ties from designers like Zegna and Cerutti.Zegna Navy, Blue & White Striped Silk Tie Zegna Navy, Blue & White Striped Silk Tie

Stay away from designers like D&G and DKNY, all of whom tend to be a little trendy with their menswear designs. Also, always wear a nice belt. You local Marshall‚s or TJ Maxx is a great place to find these items. For shoes get a pair of classic loafers or driving moccasins from http://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com. If you are brave enough, buy a pair of Dexter penny loafers and put a dime in shoe.

Clean, collegiate, and classic.