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Inspiration vs Motivation – What Truly Moves You

Inspiration vs Motivation – What Truly Moves You

Update: 2025-09-25
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Inspiration comes from within, while motivation often comes from outside. This episode explores how inspiration arises effortlessly from source, guiding us toward our truth, and how motivation, though sometimes necessary, can lead to burnout if overused. Learn to honor both forces in harmony for a more balanced and aligned life.


In this episode, you will learn:



  • How to recognize true inspiration

  • Why motivation can lead to burnout

  • The Ayurvedic view on sattva and rajas

  • How ego affects our motivation

  • Ways to align action with inner truth


Timestamps:



  • (00:00 ) Introduction to wellness tuneup

  • (00:20 ) Understanding inspiration

  • (01:07 ) Personal story of inspiration

  • (02:12 ) Defining motivation

  • (03:54 ) Inspiration vs. motivation

  • (04:27 ) Ayurvedic perspective on inspiration

  • (05:10 ) The role of motivation

  • (05:56 ) Balancing inspiration and motivation

  • (06:26 ) Closing thoughts and poem


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Inspiration vs Motivation – What Truly Moves You

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