Being Inspired

We (consciousness) can be inspired by positivity. At a deeper level, we (consciousness) can also be inspired by negativity. It all depends on our understanding and capacity.

When we’re in exoteric mode – seeker mode – we look for good things to up lift us. 
When we’re in esoteric mode – finder mode – we already know what’s good, and see negative things as a great reminder that the reactions in our mind are merely illusions, acknowledged by the essence of mind – pure consciousness.

Only looking for good things is the trap of clinging. 

Everything is ‘grist for the mill’, meaning it’s potentially useful;
life is a test to see if we are working properly.

‘Grist for the mill’ originates from the practice of farmers taking their grain to the mill to have the miller grind it into flour.