Each one of us has amazing, unique gifts that when shared with the world, have the potential to inspire others. (Inspire to me means getting that inner spiral churning.) This is true for many of the Arts like music, dance, painting, writing and so many others.
I know that as a writer, when I read other people's work it often sparks fresh, new concepts within me. It other words, I get inspired to create. However, it is important to note that unless these inspirations are true expressions of ourselves - coming directly from the intrinsic stirring of our own souls - they will not pack a punch, nor have much of an effect on others. Why? Because there is no creative force behind simply regurgitating someone else's work.
The responsibility of an artist (and I feel we are all artists in some form or another) is to create from within ourselves. That is where our unique and powerful gifts reside.
Write, dance, sing - YOU!