Inspired, moved by the well of wisdom of great thinkers. As we grasp the truth of their words, we really get enlightened, encouraged.
The universe sends us messages through many channels- an article, a TV program, a song we hear, a new book we read. It pierces the veil of illusions to touch our inner most selves & inner knowing. When we think of enlightened people, we see they were as human as us, but able to transcend limitations of physical realities.
Humanity seems to be on a quest to push boundaries, expand, explore, experience new ways of living in realms of science, technology, creative arts. We can always look up to those who showed us the way with their deeply unique insights, wisdom of nature of the world, true potential of our mind, body, spirit.