'Manufactured inspiration' - a fabrication of the 'divine influence' that has a rousing affect on all of us with a specified feeling or thought - is prevalent today in the media, the world of entertainment, news, sports, celebrity reporting and politics.
But 'manufactured inspiration' can only inspire for so long before it dries up. We really connect and are uplifted by the authentic stories of people who aren't trying to be inspirational. Their rich stories of overcoming personal obstacles and doing the right thing for others around them are real.
The true story of King George VI being compelled to speak to the world with a stammer, and finding his voice to make the first wartime radio broadcast on Britain's declaration of war on Germany in 1939, resulted in the superior historical drama that is "The King's Speech."
In October this year, "The King's Speech" inspired a teacher to help his young student overcome his stammer when presenting to an audience.
See: http://www.upworthy.com/watch-a-teenager-bring-his-class-to-tears-just-by-saying-a-few-words-2?g=2
Both people are hugely inspiring for what they achieved. But neither person set out to be inspirational. They just did what they had to do.
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