inspiration

ot noun

1. The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity. She was waiting for inspiration to write a book.
2. A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity. The trip was an inspiration to her for writing a book.
3. The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.
4. A breath, a single inhalation.