Afflating adj. Inspiring
'The word 'Afflating' originates here. 'Afflate' is broadly defined as "to Inspire" and Afflated means "Inspired". The definition of Afflating as "Inspiring" is reasonably derivative.
n: Afflatus is that which is inspiring.
n: Afflation
The word afflating comes from the Latin afflatus, meaning "a breath or inspiration," and is derived from afflate, which means to inspire or blow upon. Afflating describes the act of filling something or someone with inspiration, often in a divine, creative, or mystical sense. It conveys the idea of a powerful force—whether spiritual, artistic, or intellectual—breathing new life into thoughts, emotions, or endeavors. Historically, the term has been associated with poetic or prophetic inspiration, where an unseen force moves through an individual, guiding their words or actions.
Beyond its spiritual connotations, afflating can also describe any profound moment of insight or revelation. Artists, writers, and thinkers might experience an afflating moment when ideas flow effortlessly, as if touched by a higher power. The word captures the essence of being lifted or propelled by an external force, emphasizing the transformative effect of inspiration.
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"There is no way to be pointed out save [except] the 'I AM'
It is the birth of the spirit." - Edgar Cayce Reading 262-10
