“Eureka!”
This was the cry of Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician and physicist, when he discovered a way to determine whether a king’s crown was made of pure gold. The idea struck him while bathing, as he observed water overflowing in proportion to the volume of his body—an insight that led to the discovery of what we now call the principle of buoyancy, now known as Archimedes’ principle.
When a new idea takes hold and leads to a breakthrough, we say we’ve been “inspired.” Inspiration is often defined as “a brilliant thought or stimulus that sparks creativity or action.” People draw inspiration from their surroundings, transforming it into art, invention, or meaningful change.
The Chinese characters for “inspiration (靈感)” mean “spiritual feeling” or “the soul’s sensation.” This suggests that true insight doesn’t stem from the flesh, but from a deeper place within—the soul. It is often in the stillness of our spirit that clarity is born.
As we walk the path of the gospel, we encounter challenges and questions. In those moments, we turn to our Father and Mother for guidance. When we pause to ask, “What would Father and Mother do?” and earnestly pray, the way forward begins to unfold. The answers come when our soul is touched by Their love and sacrifice.
If I could, I would stand often before Them and proclaim with joy:
“Eureka! At last, I understand how immense Your sacrifice has been, and how immeasurable the love You have poured out for us.”